People's stories

  • 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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  • Light at the end of COVID-19 tunnel - Phillip's story

    "I’m in a better place both physically and mentally thanks to the Restart Scheme.”

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  • A career change - Lucan's story

    Find out how we Lucan choose a different career paths on our Sector Taster Days and Transferable Skills workshops

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  • Working days that suit me - Jayse's story

    “I recommend the Restart Scheme to anyone that is looking for work.”

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  • Turning a negative into a positive – Darren’s story

    Read more to find out how Darren landed his dream job in the height of lockdown.

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  • Finding the right job role – Cristian's story

    Find out how Cristian found his ideal job, worked towards it, and was made a job offer he couldn’t refuse.

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  • Refugee Week - Ahmad's story

    To mark Refugee Week, hear how our Restart Scheme team helped Ahmad to resume his career in the UK.

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