Restart Scheme
Having been out of work for some time, Hayley* wasn’t confident she would find her dream job as a body piercer. But having turned to the Restart Scheme, she had the help she needed to secure a trainee role in the industry within two months.
In November, Hayley was referred to PeoplePlus, one of Serco’s delivery partners in Wales, where she was assigned her own dedicated Job Coach, Joshua.
Recognising she wanted to break into a niche, skilled sector, Joshua helped Hayley research the industry and tailor her CV accordingly. And, also encouraged her to network with local tattoo and body piercers to raise her profile.
As Hayley struggled with her self-belief, Joshua found her a confidence building workshop, spoke to her regularly, and offered a safe space to talk through any worries that arose.
The approach paid off, and by December Hayley secured an interview for a position as a trainee body piercer. She was offered a start date in January and readily accepted.
Joshua says: “Hayley has had a brilliant outcome from her time on the Restart Scheme. Her confidence grew every time we spoke and was spot on when it came to the interview. It is great to see Hayley so happy and enthusiastic about her new role.”
*Pseudonym
