The Wheatley Group – Spotlight on Driving Social Mobility and Social Inclusion in the Workplace

Last Updated
8 June 2026
Source
Onvero (case study subject: Wheatley Group)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Case Study

Relevant Driver(s):

4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Advanced

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large

Sector:

Housing Third Sector

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists HR Professionals Senior Leaders/Management

PSED Needs:

Advance equality of opportunity

Resource content

A case study describing how the Wheatley Group, Scotland’s largest housing and care provider, developed an employability programme for its own customers. The four-week Environmental Roots programme provided work experience, accredited qualifications, and paid training placements to people with limited work history. Over 70% of participants moved into long-term employment.

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