Seetec

Seetec: employee-owned employment and wellbeing services

Seetec is an employee-owned public services company operating in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1984, it describes itself as one of the largest providers of employment and wellbeing services in the region and, since January 2020, 51% of the company has been owned by its employees. Its work focuses on supporting individuals and businesses with free guidance, training and job placement programmes.

Programmes and support for job searching

The organisation offers various programmes to help people prepare for employment and overcome barriers. These include the Restart Scheme, which has supported people referred from jobcentres such as Bristol Temple Street, and Connect to Work, an initiative providing free, personalised job support in the local community. Cases mentioned include Jibran, who improved his confidence and found work in the security sector, and Rebecca, who secured a nursing role. The case of Adam is also cited, who secured paid employment at West Midlands Safari Park through the Supported Employment (SEQF) pathway of Connect to Work.

Training, community and wellbeing

Seetec covers training and apprenticeships, as well as support for people serving sentences or community orders to reintegrate. It also provides health and wellbeing services to help participants be in the best position to find employment. The company remains committed to people once they have found work, offering in-work support for several months to ease the transition.

Pluss, the specialist social enterprise

Pluss is Seetec's award-winning social enterprise (Community Interest Company), specialising in intensive support for people who need more specialist assistance to overcome barriers and find work. Pluss is part of the group and shares the goal of helping to discover each person's unique potential.

Services for businesses

Seetec also offers businesses solutions for managing back-office services, such as HR, payroll and IT, so they can concentrate on their core products and services.

Presence and coverage

The company serves individuals and communities in England and Ireland, and has a network of locations that can be consulted on its website. Its registered office is at Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RG.

Research and community commitment

Seetec publishes research with data that drives innovation and shares participants' success stories. As part of its employee ownership model, every employee can take two paid days per year to volunteer for charitable causes that interest them.

Location and contact

Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RG