People's stories

  • The effects of self-isolation – Steve-Lee’s story

    Find out how the Restart Scheme supported Steve-Lee, following a career gap due to COVID-19.

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  • On the right path – Brandy’s story

    Brandy wasn’t sure where to start with her job search, see how she turned that around with support from the Restart Scheme.

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  • Building myself back into employment – Kofi’s story

    Find out how Kofi transformed himself with an enthusiastic, committed, and focused approach on the Restart Scheme.

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  • Returning to work after redundancy – Scott's story

    Mental health and employability support - find out how the Restart Scheme helped Scott to start working again.

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  • Dealing with visual impairment – Andrew’s story

    Find out how we supported Andrew with his biggest barrier to work.

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  • Finding job satisfaction – Charlotte’s story

    Find out how the Restart Scheme's support gave Charlotte the confidence to source a career she was passionate about.

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  • Returning to work after eighteen years – Sharon’s story

    Read more to see how, with the right support from our Chatham office, she landed her ideal job.

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  • New job, new goals – Eddy’s story

    Eddy joined the Restart Scheme with little confidence, find out how he turned this around with support from his Employment Adviser.

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  • Working around childcare - Nicole’s story

    Worried about childcare costs? Find out how our Restart Scheme supported Nicole back into work.

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  • Serving up a new role - Daniel's story

    Find out how we supported Daniel after he was made redundant in 2020.

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  • Boosting my confidence - Joanie’s story

    Read more to find out how Joanie worked on herself with support from the Restart Scheme to become 'job-ready.'

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  • “I didn’t feel like I was capable of getting a job” - Robert's story

    After three years out of work, find out how Robert prepared himself mentally and physically to become ‘job-ready’.

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