Social Value

Social enterprises are redefining success by focusing on measurable social and environmental impacts alongside commercial goals.

Jobs

£1.29M

SLEV (Social & Local Economic Value)

Local Spend

£54K

Apprenticeships

310

Weeks of apprenticeship upskilling delivered

Work Placements

30

Weeks of work placements

Educational Engagement

10

School Visits

4

Weeks of work experience

National Minimum Wage

100%

Of the workforce earns the National Minimum Wage

Upskilling of Workforce

61,555

Hours of training undertaken

Voluntary Community or Social Enterprise

£383K

Spent with VCSE's

What is Social Value
in Business?

Social value is created when businesses prioritize goals beyond profit, focusing on positive outcomes for communities, economies, and the environment. Social enterprises are structured to balance commercial success with meaningful social and environmental contributions.

Commercial & Impact

Unlike traditional businesses, social enterprises combine profit-making with long-term societal goals. By integrating social and environmental objectives into their operations, they deliver sustainable benefits for communities and stakeholders.

Sector Wide

Social enterprises operate across a variety of industries, demonstrating their adaptability and ability to create positive change in diverse sectors. From economic growth to environmental sustainability, their impact is both broad and meaningful.

Our Purpose

Westwood Recruitment Social Enterprise is dedicated to embedding social value into our recruitment processes. We achieve this by:

  • Creating training opportunities and employment for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.
  • Supporting community-led initiatives that promote social inclusion and community cohesion.
  • Ensuring fairness in job opportunities for all job seekers through honest and ethical recruitment practices.
  • Aligning our services with organisations that prioritize long-term positive impact.

Wellbeing Focus

At Westwood Recruitment, we prioritise the health and well-being of our placements and candidates. Our Wellbeing Programme includes:

  • A team of certified Mental Health First Aiders to provide immediate and essential support.
  • Access to 24-hour GP services for prompt and convenient medical assistance.
  • An Online Aftercare and Wellbeing Programme to address the mental health and professional challenges faced by candidates.
  • Personalized support from our Aftercare and Wellbeing Manager, who maintains regular contact to ensure every placement feels valued and supported.

Our Role

Westwood Recruitment is proud to reinvest a percentage of surplus profits into community initiatives. These funds support training and opportunities for priority groups, including:

  • The homeless
  • Ex-offenders
  • Care leavers
  • NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)

In addition to this, we provide ongoing support to our charitable partners. Our role extends beyond recruitment as we:

  • Connect businesses with talented individuals who align with their values and mission.
  • Partner with organizations to address critical social and environmental challenges.
  • Deliver recruitment strategies that align with long-term community impact goals.

Get Started with Westwood

Partner with Westwood Recruitment to drive real change through responsible recruitment practices. Together, we can create a meaningful and sustainable impact.