After facing nearly three years of unemployment, one determined individual has turned the page on a challenging chapter thanks to tailored employment support that focused on confidence building, practical job searching skills, and personalised guidance.

Referred by the local Job Centre, the participant joined a support programme in mid-March 2025, eager to break the cycle of unsustainable job outcomes. Despite previous attempts, they had found it difficult to secure lasting employment and were beginning to lose confidence.

“I would apply for jobs, but I never heard anything back,” they shared during their initial sessions. “It was really disheartening.”

Working closely with the Key Worker and receiving one-on-one support that focused on developing key skills and overcoming common barriers to employment. The programme emphasised a holistic approach, ensuring that practical challenges such as travel logistics and finances were also addressed.

All of this support paid off when PT recently received some life-changing news:

“Hello Sophia, I wanted to take this moment to thank you for all your help. I went to the airport yesterday and I passed the security training test. I’m feeling very optimistic about the future now and I appreciate all the help you provided to me to get me this far. Things are looking good and I have a job start date.”

This inspiring update marks a fresh beginning, whose perseverance and willingness to engage with the support services have led to meaningful, long-term employment.