I support individuals in the north east with health conditions to be ready for employment. As an employment advisor, I analyse where the participant is on their journey, what barriers they may face and the best ways to overcome them. We work alongside businesses to support individuals through health matters and financial struggles. Help them gain work experience and further their education through training while on board with us. A big part of my role involves me engaging with… Show more I support individuals in the north east with health conditions to be ready for employment. As an employment advisor, I analyse where the participant is on their journey, what barriers they may face and the best ways to overcome them. We work alongside businesses to support individuals through health matters and financial struggles. Help them gain work experience and further their education through training while on board with us. A big part of my role involves me engaging with potential employers about the range of opportunities they may have currently. We negotiate reasonable adjustments for future employees of those employers and support participants while at work. All of this work allows us to build solid foundations for participants to sustain their employment. Show less

I was the peer-link support worker who supported young dads in research projects and helped young men become economically active. I was involved in researching systems of society in North East England. The "Diverse dads project" looked at the support men of diverse backgrounds receive in the North East.I have completed service mapping in the North East which may support: young men and young dads.During my time at north east young dads and lads, I also supported young men to… Show more I was the peer-link support worker who supported young dads in research projects and helped young men become economically active. I was involved in researching systems of society in North East England. The "Diverse dads project" looked at the support men of diverse backgrounds receive in the North East.I have completed service mapping in the North East which may support: young men and young dads.During my time at north east young dads and lads, I also supported young men to overcome barriers preventing them from being economically active in the Gateshead area (North East England). Show less

As a Youth Worker in Southwick, I worked with disadvantaged young people. My role involved building rapport, encouraging participation and informing the young people of the services. While working with Southwick Neighbourhood Youth Project, I led the organisation of the illuminations event that takes place every year at the village green. I was involved in organising all the acts, businesses and attendance of the youth project, who were all present at the event.I was also the… Show more As a Youth Worker in Southwick, I worked with disadvantaged young people. My role involved building rapport, encouraging participation and informing the young people of the services. While working with Southwick Neighbourhood Youth Project, I led the organisation of the illuminations event that takes place every year at the village green. I was involved in organising all the acts, businesses and attendance of the youth project, who were all present at the event.I was also the city representative at the Essen youth exchange meeting for two consecutive years. While there, I engaged in workshops about how the twin city tackled environmental issues such as transport, food and waste and pollution. Show less