We were sad to see our GRoW Adviser Maria Beuca leave our team a few weeks ago to pursue a new career as a Recycling Officer for Hillingdon Council. Maria has been a valued member of the GRoW Team for over 2 years and has been an integral part of our team since coming through … Continue reading GRoW Wishes Maria All the Best on Her New Journey: Farewell, and Good Luck on Achieving Your Dream Job!
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
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
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
Evie starts a job as a Nursery Assistant
Evie had worked for 23 years as an Environmental Health Inspector in Hong Kong but had not had a full time job since moving to the UK in December 2020. She had been tentatively looking for work but wasn’t proficient in accessing job sites and wasn’t sure how best to approach the job search process. … Continue reading Evie starts a job as a Nursery Assistant
Delilah Flies Higher
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
Tracey is back in the world of work
Tracey came to GRoW in November 2019 looking for support to get a part-time job but when the pandemic hit, she was forced to change her focus to homeschooling her three children. With GRoW’s support, she has now re-entered the workforce in an admin position where she is developing her skills for the future. Tracey … Continue reading Tracey is back in the world of work
Sonia gets a better job with GRoW In-Work Support
Sonia had been working as a part-time administrator but had the capacity to work more hours in a more permanent position but needed flexibility for her family commitments. With GRoW’s support Sonia has recently started a new job as a Finance Administrator. Sonia said “I came to the UK from India where I had been … Continue reading Sonia gets a better job with GRoW In-Work Support