Marvin OnumonuCompass Group UK & Ireland’s Social Partner hub has supported 220 people into paid work since launching in 2023.
In the last six months, more than 100 people who previously struggled to find work have secured roles.
Over 1,000 people have received job interview training and guidance.
The social partner hub works with organisations such as Ingeus, the Growth Company and Shaw Trust to match candidates with jobs and internships at Compass.
At Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, 12 local people have started working in Compass’ ‘One Retail’ sector.
Whiston Hospital has also recruited 15 local people as ward hosts, domestic assistants and porters.
The hub focuses on helping people who have faced barriers to work, like long-term unemployment or disability.
Both candidates and hiring managers receive tailored support and training.
Sonia Murtagh, social partnerships resourcing lead at Compass Group UK & Ireland, said: “Hospitality is a barrierless industry with many opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background.
“We’re incredibly proud that we can offer support and the first rung on the career ladder to people who have been struggling to get into employment.
“As part of our Social Promise, we want to be a force for good and a real driver of social mobility in the UK, and it’s extremely heartening to see the success of the Hub.”
Murtagh added: “As well as helping people secure roles, we’re continuously learning about some of the real challenges faced by candidates in difficult circumstances.
“This is helping us to identify more suitable roles and better support people to ensure they can secure and stay at the job or work placement, which we hope will increase the long-term impact of the initiative.”
Emma Dalton, learning works project manager at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, said: “We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Compass to support the recruitment at the Midland Met.
“Each person who completed the programme had an interview. No prior retail experience was required for the entry-level roles, to support local regeneration and ensure the roles were inclusive and available to a diverse range of people.
“We are pleased to be able to help local people into employment through the initiative and look forward to seeing them flourish in their new careers with Compass.”
