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Cecilia talks about how Fair Start Scotland helped her confidence levels

share August 11, 2022Posted by: Charlotte

Before Cecilia joined Fair Start Scotland with PeoplePlus she had been unemployed for 16 years. She did not know how to look or apply for jobs as things have changed massively since she last applied for work. This was a real barrier for Cecilia but she really wanted to work.

As well as the barrier of not knowing where or how to find work, Cecilia had always suffered with low confidence. She was physically and mentally abused by her dad’s ex-partner which has affected her mental health only to be made worse after her dad passed away. Her low confidence and struggles with mental health made her question whether she would be able to find work that would suit her.

Cecilia was made aware of PeoplePlus by her Job Centre Plus Work Coach and since Cecilia has joined Fair Start Scotland she has attended our care sector and cleaning sector training sessions, led by our trainer Sheena. Following on from these sessions she has secured four interviews from multiple employers and has felt its helped build her confidence again.

Cecilia has said this about FSS “PeoplePlus has really boosted my confidence, I will miss it once I am finished on the service and the staff has been amazing. I am so excited to get into work again”.

You can hear more from Cecilia on this video

share August 11, 2022Posted by: Charlotte

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