People's Stories

Self-employment journey – Uliana’s story

“I have been able to work both professionally and privately in the same career path, whilst receiving ongoing support from the Restart Scheme.”

Hear how Aftab was able to continue his career in security, after a career gap left him feeling out of the loop.

“I’m very happy to be moving into employment and to not be on Universal Credit anymore.”

Hear how Sabrina landed her ideal job, built her confidence, and made new friends with the support of the Restart Scheme.

“Coming into work helped with my confidence and helped me get to know people”.

Maxine was made redundant from a long-term job, hear how she found work again with the Restart Scheme.

“I would have been stuck in my old ways if it wasn’t for the Restart Scheme. I now understand that you have to put in the work to get the results!”

Farida was invited for multiple interviews, all of which helped boost her confidence, and she received more than one job offer!

Hear how the Restart Scheme supported Lisa back into work after an eight-year career gap.

“My previous experience with interviews wasn’t great, I’d get to the interview, but couldn’t seem to get past that stage.”

“Here I am, in a new job and very happy, and I look forward to each day at work!”

“I previously worked as an accountant for ten years in Ukraine, which I loved, but had to leave due to the war.”