Jessica joined GRoW in January 2023 after leaving her retail job when she had her first child. Jessica has now returned to work as a Wholesale Coordinator for a fashion brand in a more flexible position that fits in with her family. Jessica said; "I had been working in retail on the shop floor for … Continue reading Jessica returns to the workplace
Mehwish gets back to work
Mehwish came to GRoW after losing her Nursery job during the pandemic. After being supported by the GRoW Programme Mehwish now has a part-time job as a Childcare Assistant at a private nursery, has been studying a Level 1 Childcare qualification and is about to start a Level 2. Mehwish said; “Before Covid I had … Continue reading Mehwish gets back to work
GRoW launch new employability programme to help support Ukrainian refugees into work
Training and Development specialists Belina GRoW are helping to support women who have fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine by helping them to find jobs across London. The new initiative, which began last week, is currently offering support to 30 women in the London Borough of Kingston by providing advice, help and guidance on childcare, … Continue reading GRoW launch new employability programme to help support Ukrainian refugees into work
Syeda Sultana joins the GRoW Team
Belina GRoW are delighted to announce that Syeda Sultana has joined the GRoW team as our new Employability Support Worker and will be working with our in-work participants and our Bengali speaking participants. Syeda brings with her a wealth of customer experience which she gained in her previous employment as a Post Office Branch Manager, … Continue reading Syeda Sultana joins the GRoW Team
Poonam starts work in a school
Poonam joined GRoW in Summer 2022 looking for help to find a part-time job. Being new to London she was lacking in confidence but has received help from GRoW to help her on her journey to finding a job in a school which she started recently. Poonam said; “I had only just moved to London … Continue reading Poonam starts work in a school
Michelle takes a Teaching Assistant Course
Michelle has been out of the workplace for 8 years after giving up work to become a full-time carer to her son. She came to GRoW to help her to start preparing for returning to work in the future and exploring opportunities to upskill. Michelle said; “I met the GRoW Team at an event in … Continue reading Michelle takes a Teaching Assistant Course
Rameen raises her confidence
Rameen came to the GRoW Programme in July 2022 looking for support to get back to work. Rameen had not worked since 2010 when she came to the UK from Pakistan and was lacking in confidence and confused about how to start. She is now on her way to getting a job and full of … Continue reading Rameen raises her confidence
Rehana sets her sights on school jobs
Rehana was referred to GRoW from her local Jobcentre after losing her job when her mini-cab employer closed down. With a young child and no support network she is keen to find work in a school so she can work during term time. Rehana said “Before I had my job as a Receptionist at a … Continue reading Rehana sets her sights on school jobs
Faheema finds new confidence
Faheema moved to the UK from India in October 2021 and came to GRoW to help her understand how to get a job after a gap of 10 years to raise her children. Faheema said: “Since joining the GRoW Programme in July I have gained so much knowledge and confidence. I had no idea how … Continue reading Faheema finds new confidence
Rekha Looks for Retail Work
Rekha was interested in finding out how to get work experience as she had not had a job before. Initially she was lacking in confidence, especially in speaking to people as English is not her first language. She has engaged fully with the GRoW Programme activities which has boosted her confidence and she has been … Continue reading Rekha Looks for Retail Work