Balancing work and childcare - Roxane's story

Working with her Employment Adviser Sophia, Roxane explored local childcare options. Although highly motivated, she faced a significant childcare barrier that made progressing into work challenging. Sophia explained their admissions processes, ensuring Roxane was informed and prepared should she need to take those next steps.

Our team of experienced Employment Advisers are on hand to explore flexible or hybrid roles and signpost local childcare provision to help parents balance work and family life more effectively.

During her time on the programme, Roxane attended our Skills Academy introduction, which she found extremely valuable. This helped her to understand the number of pathways available and boosted her confidence in her own potential.

Sophia told us: "To further support her journey, Roxane was introduced to our Online Career Centre, giving her access to resources to strengthen her applications and explore her future options. When Roxane secured an interview, we delivered tailored interview preparation and mock sessions for practice.

“Roxane’s commitment and enthusiasm shone through, and she successfully secured the school-based role she had been working towards. We completed a Better Off Calculation to give insight on the financial benefits of returning to work, and to help her start confidently, we arranged vouchers for suitable work clothing and travel costs to support her during her first few weeks.”

A Better Off Calculator provides participants with insight into what they can earn by comparing part‑time and full‑time hours. It gives a clear picture of expected income and any remaining benefits, helping them choose the hours that work best for them.

"Roxane is thriving in her new role. We are incredibly proud of everything she has achieved", said Sophia.