Employment Advisor Dee Tacey supported a participant who had lost the use of one of their arms and was finding it difficult to adapt.

How did you feel about your situation prior to the programme?

Terrible, not in a good place.

What were your feelings about work before the programme?

Didn’t think I would find any work.

How did you find out about the programme?

An open day at Basildon Advice Store.

How would you describe the difference the programme has made?

Made me determined and to keep an open mind.

What are your circumstances now?

In work

How do you feel about your life now?

Very good!

My journey:

When I first attended an appointment with Dee, I felt very disheartened. Dee listened to me and we discussed the accident I had, and how it made me feel. I felt quite despondent.

Dee asked me questions about how I was feeling mentally and physically. She said to keep an open mind about other opportunities in relation to other jobs available. I had been turned down for jobs I had previously done but Dee always had a positive attitude. Dee helped me job search and gave me ideas and showed me other ways of looking at my barriers.

Due to that I am now employed.

 

                     Community Connections South is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund