Coping with anxiety - Jamie’s story

When Jamie joined the Restart Scheme, he spoke about his struggles in applying for jobs, as he had anxiety around returning to work and what it would be like for him after a long period of not being in employment.

Jamie’s Employment Adviser, Catherine, encouraged Jamie to take part in the Restart Scheme’s range of courses to help him to overcome the anxiety he was feeling and develop confidence and self-esteem.

After completing courses in Resilience, Self-Confidence, Effective Job Search, Interview Skills, and Mock Interviews, Catherine immediately noticed a difference in Jamie’s approach towards work as well as a huge boost in his confidence.

Catherine shared: “Our in-house Restart Scheme courses really helped Jamie to overcome his anxieties around going back to work and helped him with coping methods to reduce his stress and anxiety levels. We have recently helped Jamie with multiple job applications, and he has now been successful for a role in telecommunications!”

Jamie told us how he was ‘buzzing’ with the news of his new job offer, and he is continuing to receive in-work support from the Catherine and the team at Restart.

Catherine told us: “Jamie starts work next week and I will continue to support him going forward with his transition back into the working world.

“I wish Jamie all the best for the future.”