People's stories

  • Starting over - Tony’s story

    25 September 2026

    After 22 years in the same job, Tony found himself out of work. After joining the Restart Scheme, he gained the confidence and support to find his next role.

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  • Confidence restored - Martin’s story

    23 September 2026

    Struggling with the impact of unemployment, Martin rebuilt his confidence, strengthened his skills and secured a new future.

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  • Back on track - Stuart’s story

    21 September 2026

    By highlighting his skills and overcoming practical barriers, Stuart transformed his maintenance background into a successful new role.

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  • Building experience - Reagan’s story

    17 September 2026

    Struggling to gain experience, Reagan accessed tailored support with the Restart Scheme and secured a role in the warehouse sector.

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  • Securing success - Kian’s story

    15 September 2026

    Earning his SIA qualification opened new doors for Kian, leading to his first stable role in the security sector.

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  • Future focused - Veronika’s story

    10 September 2026

    Find out how Veronika turned ambition into action, securing sustainable employment just seven weeks after joining the Restart Scheme.

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  • Career on track - Wayne’s story

    8 September 2026

    Learn how the Restart Scheme helped Wayne overcome travel barriers and take the next step into sustainable employment.

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  • Success through support - Isabelle’s story

    3 September 2026

    “This journey has helped me rebuild my confidence and shows how the right support at the right time can truly make a difference.”

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  • Beyond barriers - Nor’s story

    1 September 2026

    Find out how the Restart Scheme helped Nor overcome barriers to employment and secure a role in her chosen career sector.

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  • Double success - Gemma's story

    26 August 2026

    Gemma celebrates a double success after securing two job offers in the care sector with support from the Restart Scheme.

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  • Serving up success - Sam’s story

    25 August 2026

    Through tailored support and training, the Restart Scheme helped Sam build a foundation for long-term employment.

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  • More than words - Sardar’s story

    24 August 2026

    Sardar’s determination to improve his English skills helped him secure employment and create new opportunities for the future.

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