‘BU’ had previously worked as a grave digger, but health issues meant that he had to give up this line of work. He began his journey with the Growth Company back in January 2019, as he wanted help to find a job which his health problems would allow him to do.
Andrea Young, from Trafford, found herself unemployed in May following a series of unfortunate events and ill health. It was the first time she’d been out of work in 22 years. Andrea was worried about the future, so she asked for as much support as possible. Her work coach at the Job Centre recognised her concerns, and referred her to the Growth Company.
Read about Dominique's journey with Positive Directions, and all of the ways she was supported. If you're based in the Liverpool area and require employment support or know someone who does, be sure to speak to your local JCP representative and ask for Positive Directions.
Read Jamie's experience with Positive Directions in his own words, and learn about the support he recieved with the programme. If you're based in the Liverpool area and require employment support or know someone who does, be sure to speak to your local JCP representative and ask for Positive Directions.
Andrew was referred to Recovery Works 12 months ago, following on from accessing support to address his problems with alcohol.
Bury residents benefit from co-ordinated efforts to support local people into long-term employment.
Thanks to the support he received, Parma is now back in employment and feeling happy after a period of ill mental health.
Thanks to help he received, David is back in work and has rebuilt his relationship.
Out of work for six years and suffering from depression, agoraphobia and a family break up, David Nelson feared he would never work again and went to seek help from his local job centre. He was referred to the Growth Company’s Working Well programme and has never looked back.
Christina is 62 years’ old and recently retired from Salford City Council after 17 years as a funding officer, to act as the main carer for her father, who is 91 years old and has Parkinson's Disease and prostate cancer.