Your stories
Former and Current clients share their inspiring stories of successfully finding and sustaining work with our Employment Specialists. Read on for the latest.
'Approaches to employment support' stories:
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Providing emotional support whilst job searching
When Brooke was made redundant it caused financial concerns at a time when she was already dealing with anxiety and trauma. Her therapist referred her to Twining Enterprise for employment support and she met Sandra, her dedicated Employment Specialist. Read more
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A consistent force in my career
Anthony had a long history of mental health conditions, making settling on one clear career path difficult to manage. However, his relationship with Twining Enterprise has been a consistent force in keeping him on track, up to date in his job searching s Read more
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Support into sustainable employment
Martin suffered from a persistent physical condition which made working difficult, however, unable to get timely medical support paired with a long period of work absence, this untreated physical condition led to insomnia, a stutter and eventually the beg Read more
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Understanding my rights
When Yan found herself being unfairly treated at work, she wasn’t sure which way to turn, but thankfully found our Employment Specialist, Monica. Monica worked with Yan for six months to explain her rights to her and provide support through the toughest Read more
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Feeling alive again!
Charlotte had experienced a long break from work due to a serious mental health condition, which made looking for, and finding work again, a huge challenge. She worked with several of our Employment Specialists at different points in her recovery journey Read more
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Finding her passion again
Arianna had just graduated from a photography course as the pandemic hit, and along with a series of personal life events, she found it incredibly hard to make ends meet. Meeting our Employment Specialist Dina allowed Arianna to refocus on herself again Read more
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Finding herself again following redundancy
After being made redundant Nyla began to feel anxious and concerned about the future and sought therapeutic support from NHS Talking Therapies. Her therapist soon realised that Nyla could benefit from some employment support to find work again and referr Read more
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Developing the confidence to look for new work
Amrita had been experiencing significant stress and anxiety at her workplace when she found her Twining Employment Specialist, Monica. Monica took the time to listen and support Amrita which made her feel heard and understood. Being seen in this way gav Read more
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Facing new challenges…
Bethany found Twining Enterprise and her dedicated Employment Specialist, Steven, when she was really struggling at work. Steven’s support helped Bethany to face challenges she might otherwise have turned away from. Steven’s patience, kindness and exper Read more
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Feeling the emotional support
Katherine met our Employment Specialist, Monica, when she had reached a very difficult phase in her life and needed someone to support her through the darkness until the light could eventually shine through again. It was after a session with Monica, that Read more