Switch Now

24/08/2026

We’re delighted to welcome three new members of staff to our fabulous Switch Now team!

Please join us in giving a very warm welcome to:

Shelley – Trainee Job Coach
Shelley will be supporting our co-workers to build confidence, develop employability skills and take those important steps towards the world of work.

Leah – Administration Assistant
Leah joins us to help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes and support the day-to-day administration of Switch Now.

Jayne – Co-worker Support
Jayne will be working alongside our co-workers, providing practical and personalised support while encouraging independence, confidence and positive outcomes.

We’re so pleased to have all three of them on board and are excited to see the contribution they will make to our growing team and, most importantly, to the young people we support, including those on the DWP Connect to Work initiative.

Welcome to Switch Now, Shelley, Leah and Jayne!

13/08/2026

We're really pleased to welcome our new co-worker Luke to Switch Now ☺️

29/07/2026

We're delighted to welcome new co-worker Ruby to Switch Now 🤩

10/07/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨

SoconFest is coming! 🎶☀️

📅 Sunday 23rd August 2026

Live Music. Great food & drink. Kids Inflatables. Family Fun. Community vibes. All at our club.

We'll be revealing our artist line-up and everything else you need to know very soon... 👀

Trust us; you won't want to miss this one.

🎉More announcements coming soon!

09/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Ross! 🎉

Today, our fantastic co-worker Ross had his final meeting at the Arts Theatre Cambridge to go through the last details before starting his new role as Theatre Administrator on 21st July.

Tomorrow will be Ross's final day at Switch Now as he completes his successful work placement with the theatre and his vocational training with us.

This incredible milestone has been made possible through his hard work, adaptability, drive to achieve and dedication, alongside extensive training at both the Arts Theatre and Switch Now, with ongoing support from our Head of Job Coaching, Nicola.

Working through the BASE Supported Employment model, Nicola supported Ross, his family, and the Arts Theatre to find a job that matched Ross's strengths, interests, and ambitions.

Nicola, along with the Switch Now team, has helped Ross build his confidence, develop new skills, and successfully transition into the workplace, while also ensuring the employer had the support needed to create a positive and successful employment journey.

We couldn't be prouder of everything Ross has achieved. His determination, resilience, and willingness to embrace and overcome new challenges have been truly inspiring. Watching his confidence and independence grow has been a privilege, and we know he is going to be an incredible asset to the Arts Theatre Cambridge team.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Ross on this amazing achievement and wishing him every success as he begins this exciting new chapter. We can't wait to see all that he accomplishes!

💙 Well done, Ross—we're all so proud of you!

08/07/2026

03/07/2026

This is truly shocking!

Managers told council staff to delay access to SEND support and laughed about it, whistleblower says
https://www.itv.com/news/2026-07-03/council-staff-told-to-delay-access-to-send-support-whistleblower-claims

01/07/2026

We're delighted to welcome new co-worker Craig to Switch Now. Craig has lots of skills already, but of course we will support him to develop a whole host of new skills through his Switch Now training, to enable him to progress towards employment.

30/06/2026

Next Tuesday!
Don't forget to get booked in. Please email [email protected]

Join us at Switch Now’s Summer Celebration on Tuesday 7th July, 7pm-9pm at The Chilli Farm.
To get booked in please email [email protected]

30/06/2026

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Nicola Barrett to the role of Head of Job Coaching and Deputy Director at Switch Now.

Nicola has been an invaluable member of our team, consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership, dedication, and a deep commitment to helping people achieve sustainable employment and greater independence since joining Switch Now in 2018. Her passion for supporting individuals, their families and employers, whilst championing ‘Supported Employment’ has made a lasting impact across our organisation and the communities we serve.

In her new role as Head of Job Coaching and Deputy Director, Nicola will lead and develop our job coaching services while working alongside Switch Now’s Director Catherine to help shape the strategic direction of Switch Now. She will continue to drive innovation, ensure the highest standards of service delivery, and strengthen our partnerships with employers, commissioners, and community organisations.

Nicola's promotion reflects her expertise, vision, and unwavering commitment to our mission of creating meaningful employment opportunities for people who face barriers to work.

Please join us in congratulating Nicola on this well-deserved promotion. We are excited to see her continue to lead, inspire, and help shape the future of Switch Now.

Congratulations, Nicola!