Person-Centred Support
The Growth Company delivers employment, health, and justice services across the North of England, the Midlands, and other parts of the UK. We help people build the skills, confidence, and experience they need to find and stay in work.
Working with national and local commissioners, employers, and voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, we offer tailored support to people facing barriers to employment and training.
By bringing together employment, skills, health, wellbeing, and specialist services, we aim to improve lives while delivering growth for businesses and local communities.
Aspire Recruitment
A profit-for-purpose recruitment agency that connects candidates with employers, backed by the Growth Company’s training and support services.
Careers In-Prison Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG)
Information, advice, and guidance to help people in custody prepare for work, build skills, and access resettlement support as they move towards release and reintegration.
Connect to Work
A government-funded programme that helps people with complex barriers to get find a job and stay in it.
Creating Future Opportunities (CFO) Evolution Programme
Working with offenders and people on probation to reduce re-offending and reinforce the value of leading law-abiding lives.
Employability Services in MFT
Helping disabled people and those with health conditions in Manchester stay in and succeed at work.
Employ GM
Support to help Greater Manchester residents find local jobs, explore training opportunities, and access employment guidance.
Employment Legal Advice
Working with Citizens Advice to help people across Greater Manchester access free and timely employment-related support provided by experts in the field.
Finance, Benefit and Debt Service (FBD)
Supporting people in prisons and probation sites across Yorkshire, Humberside, and Lincolnshire with a wide range of financial issues.
IPS Support Services
Specialist support to help people with physical or mental health conditions or disabilities find or return to work.
Jobs Guarantee
The DWP Jobs Guarantee provides six months of paid work, with support throughout, for eligible 18 to 21‑year‑olds who have been on Universal Credit for 18 months or more.
Our Pass
Providing 16-18-year-olds in Greater Manchester with free bus travel and exclusive benefits.
Pathways to Work
Tailored job, health, and skills support to help people in Sheffield find and stay in work.
Personal Wellbeing Services
Supporting people on probation to build confidence, resilience, and a positive self-image through community-based and online wellbeing services.
Recovery Works
Helping people overcome addiction and move towards a life free from substance dependency.
Restart Scheme
Up to 12 months of personalised support to help people on Universal Credit find and stay in work.
Salford Employment Hub
Tailored support for Salford residents seeking work, training, or career progression.
Tourism & Hospitality Talent Hub
Free recruitment and workforce solutions for employers in Greater Manchester’s hospitality, tourism, and leisure sectors.
Trafford In Work
Supporting workers in Trafford with skills, career, and wellbeing help to boost earnings and job prospects.
United For Ukraine
Supporting Ukrainian refugees in the UK by connecting them with employers through a dedicated digital platform.
Wellness In Work IPS
Helping people in Greater Manchester with severe mental illness find or stay in work.
WorkWell
Helping disabled people and those with health conditions, especially musculoskeletal issues, stay in and succeed at work across Greater Manchester.
Working Well IPS in Primary Care
Supporting adults with physical or mental health disabilities in Greater Manchester into or back into long-term work.
Types of Support
Health & Wellbeing
Empowering people with health conditions to achieve their goals.
Employer Services
Helping employers find the right candidates and create an inclusive workplace.
Specialist Services
Providing expert support to people facing complex challenges.
Employment, Justice, and Health Support Services FAQs
We deliver a wide range of services, including job support, health and wellbeing support, justice support, specialist support, and employer support.
Eligibility depends on the specific programme, but we typically support jobseekers, people facing long-term unemployment, those with health conditions, and those requiring specialist support. We also support businesses and employers.
We provide tailored support plans, one-to-one coaching, and access to training and employment opportunities.
We provide tailored, one-to-one support, helping people build skills, confidence, and resilience while connecting them with training and job opportunities.
Yes, we work closely with employers across multiple sectors to match candidates to vacancies, respond to local labour market needs, and support inclusive recruitment.
Yes, all support is tailored to individual needs, ensuring people receive the right combination of employment, skills, and wellbeing support to achieve long-term success.
Most people access our services through referrals from Jobcentre Plus, local authorities, or partner organisations, depending on the contract requirements.
By helping people move into sustainable employment and move forward in their careers, our programmes aim to support inclusive growth, strengthen local economies, and reduce inequalities across the regions we serve.