People's stories
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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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