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4th Nov 2021 Restart Scheme

“I was treated with respect and not just undermined as a job seeker”

Sadia* loved helping others volunteering at a mental health organisation, but after three years of jumping from one temporary role to another, she was the one who needed support to keep her dream alive.

3rd Nov 2021 Restart Scheme

Keiren's employability journey is in his control

With experience of picking and packing, Keiren wasn’t entirely sure he could easily change tracks into Britain’s oldest transport industry. Luckily, his Steps To Work Job Coach, Kerry, did not share his self-doubt and Keiren is not only kickstarting his new career as a Tram Driver, but is working towards his first pay rise.

27th Oct 2021 Restart Scheme

Tony closes the deal as he starts a new role that mirrors his talent for sales

What does ‘job-ready’ mean? For us, it’s people like Tony who was empowered to show-off his talent because he received the right pre-employment training and was matched to the right job. See how Tony wowed his employer before he even began working for them. 

27th Oct 2021 Restart Scheme

Merthyr Career Girl Restarts Her Life After Being Courted by PeoplePlus

In a moment of serendipity, Serco’s delivery partner, PeoplePlus was looking for an Administrative Assistant and Courtney walked in looking for a career in the same field. “Looking back, I should have bought a lottery ticket on the day of the interview because I just couldn’t believe my luck! I was a Participant and now I work at PeoplePlus helping to deliver the Restart Scheme. I’m proof it works!”