What is our Employment Service?
Our employment service is a unique, one-of-a kind programme delivered by our fantastic Youth and Young Adult Support Worker, Calvin. The scheme is divided into three parts: one-to-one work, group work, and pre/post work support. Whilst gaining employment may be an eventual goal, the key aim to the programme is to help boost confidence and ensure each individual has the tools to improve.
We spoke to participants of this fantastic service to understand why they decided to take part, and what they hope to achieve from it. Read about Sarah, Michael and Simon's experiences with Calvin and the project.
Sarah and Michael
Sarah’s main goal of joining the service was to boost her confidence. Before meeting with Calvin, Sarah felt nervous and apprehensive, but soon settled in whilst being on the service.
“Calvin is brilliant, his humour and approach makes everything a little easier”
Sarah would definitely recommend the scheme and believes her confidence has grown immensely since beginning her work.
“I would recommend the scheme to anyone in my position, it will really boost your confidence and make you feel a lot better about the future.
Michael is a supportive relative of Sarah’s and can only rave about the progress she has made.
After experiencing difficulties through more mainstream methods of support, Michael and Sarah needed a fresh approach
“We recognised Sarah didn’t respond to traditional programmes, and honestly it got a bit frustrating. We approach Calvin with a simple phone call, and it got the ball rolling. Now Sarah has a consistent and familiar routine, and as a result is beginning to flourish”
Once on the scheme, Michael could not praise Calvin enough for the work and commitment he put into it.
“It was the little things Calvin did that really made a difference. His approach put Sarah and her goals first, and his professionalism is second to none. There was no pressure from Calvin, and he is reassuring every step of the way”
Michael was more than clear for any potential beneficiaries of the scheme
“Go for it! You can see the change in Sarah, and the progress is astounding. It was a breath of fresh air entering a scheme that focused on the individual and the results show for themselves."
Simon
Simon was low on his confidence and wanted a service that would help boost his self-esteem and eventually find him a job. After being put into contact with Calvin and felt supported from that offset. Simon especially likes the group sessions and believes that Calvin’s efforts have really help him and others on the scheme.
“Calvin tries to make the work we do together fun and interesting. The focus is on improving yourself”
Whilst Simon’s long-term goal is to settle into a career, but the person development has been invaluable to him, and believes it can help others as well.
“It’s time well spent. It’s given me a boost of confidence and Calvin has been great!”
“Calvin is brilliant, his humour and approach makes everything a little easier”
Sarah would definitely recommend the scheme and believes her confidence has grown immensely since beginning her work.
