Opportunity | Details

Care Leavers Wanted

Ref:

NWLTD00001

Work and jobs, apprenticeships

Summary: Explore paid jobs, apprenticeships and career pathways in logistics with training, support, flexible shifts and progression opportunities.

Further Details:

Locations: Onsite nationwide

Start your career with Nexus People

With over 30 years’ experience in recruitment, Nexus People pride ourselves on being the supplier of choice for some of the World’s leading brands, providing specialist logistics and recruitment services across the UK.

Logistics is more than moving goods, it’s a sector full of real opportunities to build skills, gain qualifications and create long-term careers.

We want to encourage young people with care experience to explore the wide range of roles available across logistics, from warehousing and transport to operations, planning, customer support, and leadership pathways.

With the right support, training, and development opportunities, logistics can offer stability, progression, and the chance to grow confidence while building a future in a fast-moving industry that keeps the country connected.

You will always work within a team, supported by experienced colleagues, and receive comprehensive training before taking on responsibilities independently.

Paid Employment Opportunities

Care leavers may be supported into:

Warehouse Operative
Picker / Packer
Sortation Operative
Production Operative
Parcel Sorter
Order Picker
Goods In / Goods Out Operative
Loading Bay Operative
Returns Operative
Dispatch Operative
Stock Controller
Administration Roles (including Warehouse Administrator, Planning Administrator, Operational Support Administrator & Payroll Administrator)
Recruitment Consultant
On-site Support Staff
Various Driver Roles (including Van Driver, Delivery Driver & Reach Truck Driver)
Crane Picker Operative
Labourer / Metal Shop Labourer
Logistics Operative
Distribution Centre Operative

Nexus People offer many entry-level roles and include full training, ongoing support, flexible shift patterns and opportunities to progress into skilled, supervisory or office-based positions.

Full training provided for all roles
Temp-to-perm opportunities
Flexible shifts
Upskilling opportunities
Supportive onboarding for people entering work for the first time

Exclusive Paid Employment Opportunities for Care Leavers

Nexus People are delighted to offer exclusive paid employment opportunities for Care Leavers through our recruitment business.

We are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives with our client, across sites in:

Corby: Hunters Point, Brakey Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5JE
Sheffield: PLP Smithywood, 6 Cowley Way, Sheffield, S35 1QP
Bradford: Unit 4, Interchange Way, Oakenshaw, Bradford, BD12 7AZ

These are excellent entry-level opportunities for anyone looking to begin or build a career within warehousing and logistics, with full training and ongoing support provided.

Typical duties may include:

Picking and packing customer orders
Loading and unloading goods
Scanning and sorting stock
General warehouse duties
Working as part of a supportive on-site team

We are committed to creating accessible opportunities for care experienced young people and providing a supportive working environment focused on development, stability, and long-term progression.

Apprenticeships

At Nexus People, we are committed to supporting career development through paid apprenticeship opportunities that help you gain recognised qualifications, valuable work experience, and confidence whilst earning a wage.

We recognise that everyone has different strengths, interests, and career aspirations. For this reason, apprenticeship pathways will be tailored, where possible, to suit your existing skills, development areas, and long-term career goals within the business.

Our apprenticeship programmes combine practical, on-the-job experience with structured learning and training, providing opportunities for long-term progression within the logistics, warehousing, and supply chain sectors.

Apprenticeship opportunities are subject to successful completion of a minimum six-month probationary period, at the discretion of the Nexus People HR Department and subject to Director approval.

As apprenticeships are intended to support long-term career development, applicants will normally be expected to commit to a minimum service period of two years.

Eligible Care Leavers may also qualify for the government’s £3,000 Apprenticeship Care Leavers’ Bursary, subject to eligibility criteria (see GOV.UK guidance for further information).

We actively encourage you to get in touch for an informal discussion about our apprenticeship opportunities, to explore if they may be right for you.

An inclusive and supportive recruitment process

Our recruitment process is open and designed to remove barriers. We are committed to:

A guaranteed interview for anyone who meets the minimum criteria for the role
An informal chat about the role over the phone or in person
A named contact and regular communication
Constructive feedback for all candidates

We recognise that care experienced young people may not always have had the same opportunities to build traditional CVs. We welcome applications based on potential, motivation and willingness to learn, and we will support you in demonstrating your strengths.

Our commitment to care leavers

Nexus People are committed to:

Providing a fair and supportive recruitment process
Offering reasonable adjustments at every stage
Taking time to understand individual circumstances
Creating a safe and respectful environment

We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and we are here to support you as you take your next step.

Who Is This For?

This offer is for young people leaving care who want a meaningful career. No prior logistics experience is required, all you need is enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn. We value your life experience and will help you turn it into skills and confidence for the workplace.

How to apply

If you think Nexus People sounds like somewhere you would love to work, please get in touch for information about current vacancies.

For a friendly chat about this Care Leaver Covenant offer, please contact:

Verity Moores, Head of HR & Compliance, veritymoores@touchstone-hrs.com

Stay connected

Website: https://nexus-people.com/job-list

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NexusPeopleUK

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexus-people-uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexuspeopleuk/

Care Leaver Friendly Employer

This opportunity comes from an organisation that has gone the extra step of signing our Employer Charter and committed to our 5 programme outcomes to help support care leavers to thrive in their workplace. Look out for this symbol throughout the website.