Delilah joined the GRoW Programme in January 2021 after an abusive relationship had left her unemployed and as a single parent. Delilah now has three jobs, working as a SMSA and providing wraparound support as a Breakfast Club and After School worker. Delilah said “When I first came to GRoW I was highly anxious and … Continue reading Delilah Flies Higher
Archana and Sheeja prepare for work
Archana and Sheeja joined the GRoW Programme as they were keen to start looking for work following career breaks to raise their children. They have both engaged fully with the GRoW activities and recently attended the GRoW Preparing to Work in Schools sessions which has piqued their interest in a range of school roles as … Continue reading Archana and Sheeja prepare for work
Rita finds new work in a school
Rita came to GRoW in 2020 looking for a part-time job that would enable her to fit work around her children and is now working in two different schools taking on a variety of roles in a Breakfast Club, After School Club and as a lunchtime SMSA. Rita said “As a single parent I really … Continue reading Rita finds new work in a school
Meet Sonia Puri, GRoW Programme Employability Lead
Sonia Puri | GRoW Programme Employability Lead What do you most love about your job? Helping people and supporting people - I love it! Seeing people progress on their journeys is a real joy to me. I have people come to me to do the CV workshops looking for support to improve their CVs but … Continue reading Meet Sonia Puri, GRoW Programme Employability Lead
Chahad Becomes a Cafe Assistant
Chahad came to GRoW in early 2022 as she wanted help to find a job after being out of work for some time. She has started work as a part time assistant at a café in Wimbledon. Chahad said “I was referred to GRoW from my workcoach at Kingston Jobcentreplus. I was trying so hard … Continue reading Chahad Becomes a Cafe Assistant
Congratulations Valiankani on landing your first job!
In February we introduced you to our lovely participant Vailankani who was one of our most engaged members of the GRoW Community, taking part in every GRoW activity we offered her. Vailankani has worked so hard and taken every opportunity available to her and we are so pleased now to announce that she has now … Continue reading Congratulations Valiankani on landing your first job!
Gayatri Learns from her wealth of experience
Gayatri came to GRoW in March 2022 looking to improve her career progression opportunities. She is currently working as a Customer Service Assistant/Price Controller in the retail sector but has a wealth of experience and skills that she wants to utilise in a corporate setting. Gayatri said “I came to the UK from India around … Continue reading Gayatri Learns from her wealth of experience
Milda moves into work and gains a new life
Milda is a domestic abuse survivor and after moving back into the community following a brief stay at a women’s refuge and living on Universal Credit, she was referred to GRoW from her local jobcentre so she could take steps back to work after a six year break. Milna is now working in a local … Continue reading Milda moves into work and gains a new life
@herdailycrown small business start-up becomes a FLEX Employer to promote equality in the workplace
Crystal White is an inspirational lady. She started her business @herdailycrown in 2020 during the pandemic, creating a brand that is not only fresh and exciting but which focuses on women in the BAME community whilst offering something new and different to people of other cultures. Crystal has become one of Belina’s FLEX Employers, adopting … Continue reading @herdailycrown small business start-up becomes a FLEX Employer to promote equality in the workplace
Sosan increases her pay and working hours
Sosan was referred to GRoW from the Job Centre in 2019 when she had been out of work and was keen to get a job. With GRoW’s support Sosan found a job and more recently we have helped progress her into a new job where her hours and pay have been increased. Sosan said “I … Continue reading Sosan increases her pay and working hours