Restart Scheme
After being forced to give up work due to health problems, Colin was understandably nervous about suddenly being in the job market for the first time in 10 years. Following support to help him get back to doing the work he loved, Colin was offered a job during his first interview.
After not having a full-time job for 20 years, Neil* was feeling downtrodden and lacked purpose in his life. Neil is now volunteering twice a week at a charity gaining valuable skills and experience to help him on his journey into employment.
Our Partnership team in Wales have been busy brokering relationships between Jobcentre Plus sites and local Welsh employability specialists. Daryll Jones, Partnership Coordinator, shares what the team has been up to.
Like many people working in retail, Tracy was made redundant during the pandemic. And, whilst she loved spending more time with her children, her confidence in finding work suffered the longer she was unemployed. Finding it increasingly difficult to find opportunities with flexible hours to fit around her childcare responsibilities, Tracy worked with us to hone her transferable skillset.
