ERSA members include large private providers, charities, local authorities, housing associations, social enterprises, funding bodies and international organisations.
ERSA members deliver services based on the individual’s needs helping people to overcome their barriers to employment including:

• tailored personalised employment support
• building knowledge and confidence for work
• skills provision
• CV and job search support
• local labour market engagement knowledge and engagement with employers
• sourcing job vacancies with employers
• advice and support for job interviews
• work experience and placements
• training and skills delivery
• housing, benefits and wellbeing advice
• business start-up advice
• in-work support

Many providers specialise in specific groups of jobseekers such as young people not in employment, education or training, over 50s, carers, women, veterans, refugees, those with disabilities, health conditions, those who are homeless or who have experience of the criminal justice system.
Also in ERSA membership are businesses and organisations that enhance employment support delivery through IT platforms, AI, digital offers. Our associates also include recruitment agencies, bid writers and business consultants.