The company, a long-standing Fair Chance Employer, has successfully integrated the programme's principles to recruit and support employees facing various barriers to employment. Solutions Services is recognised for providing high-quality commercial cleaning while fostering a supportive environment where all employees are valued and can thrive.
This latest accreditation highlights years of commitment to inclusive recruitment, supporting individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, mental health needs, language barriers, and other challenges. The business also holds the Disability Confident Committed status.
Many employees have joined through the Fair Chance Employer Programme, including those entering employment for the first time, returning to work after extended breaks, and individuals new to the UK. Some employees who initially had limited English skills have progressed significantly within the company, some staying for over a decade.
Solutions Services focuses on understanding individuals rather than their barriers, offering tailored support and reasonable adjustments to ensure employee success. The Fair Chance Employer Programme, delivered by Warwickshire Skills Hub, assists businesses in making recruitment more flexible and accessible, providing guidance on inclusive practices and job carving.
Councillor Rob Howard, Warwickshire County Council Portfolio Holder for Economy and Rural Development, praised Solutions Services, stating, "Solutions Services is a great example of how inclusive employment practices can benefit both businesses and local people. By creating opportunities for individuals who may face barriers to employment, the company is helping people to build confidence, develop skills and achieve greater independence, while also strengthening its workforce."
He added, "I would like to congratulate Solutions Services on achieving Gold Fair Chance Employer status and thank them for their commitment to building a more inclusive labour market in Warwickshire. Their success demonstrates the positive impact that Fair Chance employers can have on individuals, businesses and our communities."
The Fair Chance Employer Programme collaborates with services like Warwickshire Supported Employment Service and WorkWell to help employers and employees achieve sustainable employment.
Stacee Callaghan, HR Manager at Solutions Services, expressed pride in the achievement, saying, "Achieving the Gold Fair Chance Pledge is something we are incredibly proud of because it reflects the values that have always been at the heart of our business. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to work, develop their skills and build confidence, regardless of the barriers they may face. By looking at the individual and providing the right support, we have seen people flourish, progress within the business and build long-term careers with us."
Callaghan also highlighted the value of working with Warwickshire Skills Hub and associated programmes, stating, "Working with Warwickshire Skills Hub through their Fair Chance Employment Programme, Warwickshire Supported Employment Service, Connect to Work and WorkWell has been invaluable. The additional knowledge, guidance and support available through these programmes helps both employers and employees, creating positive outcomes for everyone involved."
Businesses interested in becoming a Fair Chance Employer can contact fairchance@warwickshire.gov.uk. Warwickshire Skills Hub offers support for skill-building and employment across the county. More information is available at https://skillshub.warwickshire.gov.uk/.
