Youth Promise Plus - Birmingham

Michelle

Seconded Programme Manager/Contract and Compliance Manager, 07836516697

I keep everything running smoothly so that staff on the front line can focus on what really matters – the young people that we help. I love hearing the positive news stories about all the young people we help; it brightens my day.

Alexis

Employability Case Manager, 07341511286

My name is Alexis and I have a degree in Criminology and have worked with young people since 2019 both internationally and in the UK. I’m passionate about helping others and creating a better future for today's youth. I love a good chat and working collaboratively to find exciting opportunities for the people I work with. I enjoy fitness and shopping and always function on coffee!

Lucy

Senior Employability Case Manager, 07775648526

I have worked on Youth Promise Plus since the start of 2017, where I started as an Intervention Worker and now manage a team of Case Managers as well as supporting young people.  I love the fact that no 2 days are the same and being able to work creatively and holistically.  My job allows me to meet such a diverse range of people, each with their own barriers.  I love being able to help people recognise the challenges they have overcome.

Amy

Senior Employability Case Manager, 07584333547

Hi, my name is Amy. I was previously an offending learning lecturer and a volunteer for SOVA. I was hired to work on the Youth Promise Plus project in 2017 and have been here ever since. I am extremely passionate about the cohort of young people we support. I like to wake up every day excited to see the change that my team makes for so many people.

Shawn

Employability Case Manager, 07469355972

I have been working with children, young people and adults who are vulnerable and have complex need for over 10 years, in various dynamic environments such as in the community and custody. I have worked in supporting young people and adults’ offenders involved in organised crime activities. I have also worked with individuals with highly chaotic lifestyles, where they have complex needs: for example, homelessness, mental health, and substances misuses.

I advise and guide the service users in terms of life choices, securing accommodation, as well as (education, training and employment) opportunities, I work with individuals to help them overcome any issues they are experiencing and make the right decisions in life, as well as empowering them to voice their opinion and views in a positive form.

Naim

Employability Case Manager, 07741162683

My Name is Naim Iqbal and I have been working with Change Grow Live as an Employability Case Manager since September 2019. Before this I worked for St Basils as a Learning Skills and Work Officer. This involved working with service users. My job role involved working with young people to help them look at opportunities which best meet their needs and supporting young people to move forward in a positive way.

Since starting with Change Grow Live, I have been working with young people aged 16 to 29 in partnership with colleagues from Change Grow Live, personal advisors and social workers. We provide support to young people in all areas of employment, training and education, as well as help with travel, clothing, uniform, and grants. For example, we work in partnership with Birmingham Children’s Trust as well as training providers, the employment action team, colleagues and other providers.

Victoria

Employability Case Manager, 07585021707

My name is Victoria and I have been working to support young people for over 10 years now (I know, I don't look old enough). My career has helped me support young people to achieve their potential and most importantly, believe in themselves. I love what I do and pride myself on helping others to achieve their goals. I love to shop, you'll never see me in the same outfit twice or the same hairstyle, as I used to teach hairdressing to young people too!

Khayra

Employability Case Manager, 07884612540

My name is Khayra, I am an Employability Case Manager currently working with the Care Leavers East. The role is engaging, and no two days are the same. I support vulnerable people with employment, education, and training as well as other areas such as housing, benefits, financial, mental health and so forth. Prior to applying for this role, I was mentoring high-risk offenders with Change Grow Live by offering support and guidance in similar areas, which heightened my interest in applying for the current role that I am in. I will also be joining the Youth Offending Team soon and gaining some additional experience which I am looking forward to.

Chanel

Employability Case Manager, 07435938438

My name is Chanel, I have recently completed a Master's in Forensic Psychology. I am an Employability Case Manager currently working with the Care Leavers team. Previous to this role I worked for a charity called the Safer Living Foundation. This role involved supporting adults and young people in prison or a community setting with areas such as employability and mental health support. I have also worked as a support worker and as a volunteer counsellor in the community. From my volunteer roles, I have found I love helping people reach their full potential and having an overall positive impact on someone else’s life. I hope to continue to help and support people to grow in my new role.

Bethel

Employability Case Manager, 07920536348

My name is Bethel, I am a Criminology graduate, and I have recently begun my role as a Youth Offenders Case Worker. Prior to this role, I volunteered with SOVA as a youth-offenders mentor where I helped a young person in Swinfen Hall prepare for rehabilitation upon release. I also worked as an offender’s support worker at Trident Reach during my second year of university where I helped adult offenders manoeuvre life, education, and employment after prison. In my new role I hope to be a safe space for young people who have been discouraged by society, by reminding them they are capable of anything despite where they’ve come from, or despite their current circumstances.

Iftequar

Employability Case Manager, 07836776369

I'm Iftequar and I'm an Employability Case Manager.

Brendan

Youth Case Worker, 07341511270

Hi, my name is Brendan and I have recently joined the team supporting the Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers & Homeless Team (UNAS) and the homeless with education, training or employment. 

Previously, I completed my degree in Criminology, supporting vulnerable adults in a residential setting, before then working at St Basils.

I enjoy watching football, boxing and UFC. I also have two rescue dogs, Toby and Todd.

Kate

Quality Administrator, 07553269425

I’m Kate Wild, I joined Change Grow Live in January 2022 as the team’s Quality Administrator.