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Work Experience placements for Care Leavers

At Severn Trent, we believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of where you start your journey. Our work experience placements are designed to support individuals with the transition from the care system into the workplace. We understand it can be challenging, and that’s why we’re here to give you the support you need to start your working career.

And don’t worry, you don’t need any qualifications or experience for our work experience placements – we’ll help you with that.

Our offer

Who can apply

The scheme is open to:

There is no requirement for qualifications, but applications are assessed on the criteria set out in the advert.

Why choose us

We’ve got a caring culture – which means our friendly colleagues will welcome you with open arms.

We’ve got lots of business areas, so we’re sure you’ll find something that you’re interested in.

This is an excellent stepping stone to securing meaningful long-term employment.

We’ll help you explore a range of opportunities to start, plan and progress your career.

How to apply

To register your interest in our work experience programmes, please complete the form below. Our Care Leavers Work Preparation programme runs once a year, but there may be another programme you are eligible to apply for.

Once you’ve completed this online registration form, a member of our team will be in touch.

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First name *

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Email address *

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What's your date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) *

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Name of school, college, or employer

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Do you give us permission to contact the relevant local authority to confirm your status as a care experienced young person? *

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Do you have a specific business area you are interested in exploring? *

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Did you know about our Big Difference Scheme?

You could get up to 70% off the average Severn Trent bill.

The Big Difference Scheme can offer a reduction of water bills to any Severn Trent customer with a household income below £22,010.

Big Difference Scheme

Contact our team

If you have a question and would like to speak to someone from the recruitment team, please contact us, and we'll be happy to help.

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