ReportCompetence Framework_DEF_19.06.2018

The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2017-1-SK01-KA204-035385] It was also reported that usually they ro admap the current skills, desires, strengths, weaknesses of the low-qualified adults and they match those with current and future needs of the market (as those are defined by either statistics or market reports) and provide them with possibilities, ideas, and resources on how to position themselves to be able to meet employment needs. It was widely claimed that they always try to have a friendly discussion, in order to understand the true qualities and difficulties they face. Furthermore, it was replied that they do not give ready solutions to clients, but try to make them realize what their problem is and what they could do better. They do not push anyone, but through a friendly discussion they try to make together small steps. 3.1.3. UNITED KINGDOM The local Job Centre were approached to support the research but they were unable to engage with the completion of interviews due to their lack of resources (availability of advisors). Inova then approached career guidance workers at Community organisations across the city. These offer a range of career support. One receives funding and income directly from the Sheffield City Council. The research shows that this public sector approach is very different from the Job Centre’s approach. This seemed to be confirmed by the experience of the unemployed people that were interviewed. The interviews highlight that there is a varied approach already in the profession in the UK with some offering a more personal approach compared to others. The private sector organisation that engaged in the research are also registered as working with some local public sector initiatives. For question 1, “How long have you been working in the field of career guidance/coaching?” this showed various levels of experience between 1 and 5 years and 4 participants were in paid employment in this area of work and one was doing it as a volunteer. The ones in paid employment have regular contact with unemployed adults as part of their job. One is a trainee and therefore covers the role less than his colleague who has clients every day. The trainee advisor/support worker is limited by the support that can be offered and comments on wanting to access more training as there is dependency on asking colleagues regularly for support. The volunteer advice worker works is a specialist area with very vulnerable women. For question 2, “Do you imagine using coaching as part of your practice?” , some advisors state that they are already using coaching as part of their daily work, but for others it was unclear what was meant by coaching , even though further discussion and description of their work, identified that some are using some form of coaching as part of their daily work.