Employability Pathway
Sunrise Moving & Cleaning
Sunrise operates Sunrise Moving & Cleaning, a structured employability pathway offering both skills-based experience and paid work opportunities for young adults.
The pathway is designed to build confidence, develop practical skills, and provide real work experience in a safe and supported environment. Participation is based on individual readiness, risk assessment, and suitability.
Opportunities include:
- Property Maintenance and Cleaning (skills-based experience)
- Supported Moves (paid work opportunities)
Participation is voluntary and based on individual readiness and risk assessment. Young adults are supported at all times by trained, DBS-checked staff and they do not work independently.
Opportunities include both skills-based experience and paid work, helping young adults build confidence, develop real-world experience and gain professional references.
Age Group: 18–25 YEARS
Location: London and surrounding areas
Gaining Hands on Experience
Property Maintenance and Cleaning
Cleaning and preparing accommodation
Painting and decorating
Gardening and outdoor maintenance
Basic maintenance tasks (with support)
Cleaning and maintaining properties and communal facilities
Supported Moves (Paid Work Opportunities)
This pathway supports local authority-commissioned moves, including:
Supporting moves between placements and into independent accommodation
Assisting with loading, transporting and unloading belongings
Working alongside staff in a supervised environment
Gaining paid experience and building work references
Developing teamwork, responsibility, and practical skills
Supporting Your Journey
The right environment, the right support and the opportunity to build a future with confidence.
Case Study
Supporting Progression
XX joined Sunrise at 18 following a foster placement and initially experienced difficulty engaging in education.
Through structured support and access to Sunrise’s employability pathway, XX gained practical experience in property preparation and cleaning within a supervised environment.
With staff support, XX developed her CV, incorporating the experience gained through the employability pathway, and successfully secured part-time employment.
Alongside this, Sunrise worked in partnership with XX’s education provider to support re-engagement on a more suitable timetable.
XX was able to sustain both employment and education, demonstrating increased confidence, stability, and clear progress towards independence.
Building real employment opportunities
Participation within the employability pathway provides opportunities for young adults to:
- Gain practical workplace experience
- Build confidence within a supported environment
- Obtain references for future employment
- Develop transferable skills
- Improve employability and work readiness
The pathway is designed to complement education, training and employment goals identified within individual support plans.
Living at Sunrise
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Support Approach
Our Accommodation
Common Questions & Answers
A Frequently Asked Questions’ section is available for young adults, parents, social workers, and professionals.
This section provides clear, honest information about support, independence, accommodation, and expectations.
Our Team
Our wider team is experienced and consistent, with a focus on building respectful relationships and providing clear, reliable support.
We are committed to providing consistent support, and creating a stable, safe, and supportive environment for all young adults.
