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Get Set for breaking barriers. How our Work Wise programme is helping employers champion inclusion and diversity.

Work Wise | 04 February 2025

At Get Set UK, we believe that every business should have the tools and support to build a truly inclusive workforce. Working alongside Surrey County Council our Work Wise programme provides free guidance and resources to help employers enhance diversity, improve accessibility, and create more opportunities for jobseekers and employees.

Chris Sexton, Area Healthy Communities Manager at Freedom Leisure, connected with Karen Breakspear Employer Broker from Get Set UK, looking for support to champion inclusion and diversity in the workplace. For Chris this was more than a business plan, this was a passion project.

Unlocking opportunities with Work Wise.

Using the free resource from the Work Wise programme, Karen introduced Chris to practical strategies for inclusive recruitment and workplace adjustments, building a diverse workforce, and discussed strategies for Freedom Leisure to become a Disability Confident Employer.

Beyond advice, Get Set UK actively supported Freedom Leisure’s hiring efforts. Karen discussed the job opportunities available at Freedom Leisure with our Get Set Employment Specialists, who identified a suitable participant from one of our programmes, leading to a successful job offer.

Creating partnerships and supporting the local community.  

Thanks to Get Set UK’s guidance, Freedom Leisure has achieved their  Disability Confident Committed Tier 1 status and is already working towards being a Tier 2 Disability Confident Employer. This milestone isn’t just an achievement – it’s a statement of intent, demonstrating the organisation’s dedication to supporting employees of all abilities.

Additionally, Karen introduced Chris to Surrey County Council’s “How Are You?” mental health programme, further embedding employee wellbeing into the company culture. By embracing these initiatives, Freedom Leisure is now in a stronger position to lead the way in inclusive employment across its communities.

With the right support, businesses can break down barriers, create real opportunities, and drive positive change – one step at a time. Find out how the Work Wise programme can support your business here

"I was delighted to connect with Karen on behalf of Freedom Leisure in Woking and Guildford. Karen has been very supportive, which has led to our Disability Confident Level 1 status being achieved with Level 2 in the process of being applied for. We have been able to employ members of our community through this partnership and are gaining a better understanding of our employee wellbeing through Surrey County Council’s “How Are You?” mental health initiative.”

Chris Sexton, Area Healthy Communities Manager at Freedom Leisure

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