Bargoed | Saphia was referred to the Restart Scheme in October 2021. Saphia was an experienced Administrator with a wealth of experience, but her lack of confidence was stopping her from getting a job. Her Employment Advisor, Sarah Davies from People Plus, formulated a bespoke and purposeful action plan that enabled Saphia to take small, but effective steps forward. Read more here.
Llanelli | Katherine* joined the Restart Scheme after being unemployed for eight years. Living in a remote location with no driving licence resulted in access to public transport being limited and expensive. This meant that any jobs she saw advertised were usually ruled out as she could only get to places when the buses ran. Read more here.
Kidderminster | When Anna* joined the Restart Scheme this year, she was quiet, timid, extremely nervous and anxious. She had a challenging personal life which made her lack any confidence. Read the full story here.
Birmingham | When the UK went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Anthony* lost his job. With a compromised immune system, Anthony was at a much higher risk from COVID-19 and was required to shield, meaning all interactions needed to be done remotely. Read more here.