A fast growing business in Southport is investing in its employees by paying for vital industry qualifications

UNITED Legal Assistance moved into its new home in the former Crown Post Office building on Lord Street, in Southport Town Centre, in late 2023. It is currently carrying out an extensive recruitment process, with lots of benefits that colleagues can enjoy. People who become part of the diverse and thriving United Legal Assistance team can develop professional qualifications, private healthcare, staff socials, Friday breakfasts, and free coffee. All roles are full time and in office. Claim handling experience is a plus, but not essential.

Operations Manager John Young said:- "If you work for United Legal Assistance for 12 months, and we feel your work is in keeping with what is expected, then you will get the chance for ULA to fund your Level 3 Certificate in Insurance by the Chartered Insurance Institute. This Certificate is a core qualification for insurance staff working across all sectors of the profession. It provides a grounding in basic general insurance principles including the regulatory environment, key disciplines of underwriting and claims, in addition to popular products such as motor, household, healthcare and packaged commercial insurances. This is a heavyweight professional qualification and something that ULA bears all of the cost. The Certificate is worth around £2,500 if purchased separately, and takes between 12 and 18 months to study for. Moreover; when our colleagues qualify for the certificate, we will reward them with a £1,000 pay rise to celebrate! We like it, because it shows our team members that we are investing in their futures. Our colleagues like it because it reinforces their careers and they learn from it, let alone earning more money, And our brokers like it, because they know that we take claims handling very seriously and invest in our staff to prove that."

For more details about working at United Legal Assistance please call:- 01704468030, or email your CV to:- Recruitment@United-Legal.Co.UK, or pop into the ULA offices at:- the Old Post Office Lord Street Southport for a chat, alliteratively visit:- United-Legal.Co.UK.

Northern employees given specialist training to help victims of:- 'unwanted sexual behaviour' on the railway

NORTHERN has established a network of specially trained staff to help victims of:- 'unwanted sexual behaviour' (USB) on the railway.

Based at locations including:- Blackpool, Darlington, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Preston and York they will help signpost colleagues who experience:- 'USB' to the support services available and encourage them to report incidents to the Police.

Through the promotion of those support services with their peers and by raising awareness of the action taken against perpetrators, the network also hopes to inspire all customer facing staff across the Region to have the confidence to identify and intervene in cases of USB against members of the public at stations and on-board services too.

The creation of this network is the latest action Northern has taken to help combat USB on the railway.

In September 2023, they joined forces with students from Bradford City Community Foundation to raise awareness of the issue in society.

Kerry Peters, Regional director for Northern who leads the train operator's campaign against:- 'USB,' said:- "Everyone should be free to go about their day without feeling unsafe, violated or intimidated. Unfortunately, unwanted sexual behaviour can happen to anyone anywhere and people need to feel empowered to report it. I'm grateful to each and every 1 of my colleagues that volunteered to join this network for playing their part in our mission to eradicate this behaviour and make the railway safer for customers and rail employees alike."

Anyone who witnesses USB or other anti-social or criminal activity on the railway should contact British Transport Police by texting:- 61016, or by calling:- 0800405040.

They can also report crimes via the British Transport Police:- 'Railway Guardian' app, an all-in-one safety app that allows users to report crimes or concerns on the rail network, share journeys with trusted contacts and get access to news, guides and support.

The app is available to download from Google Play and the Apple App Store.