I joined Belina GRoW in late March as a Social Media Officer through the Kickstart programme. After leaving University, I was eager to work in Communications. Therefore, being offered this role at Belina was an amazing opportunity to build on my professional communication skills and work for an organisation the enriched the local community. The … Continue reading Rehma strengthens her skill set
After being on furlough for a year Binta had to find new work when her Coffee Shop employer was forced to close. Binta was referred to GRoW from her Universal Credit coach to help get her back to work and she has now started a job as a Catering Assistant in a local school. Binta … Continue reading Binta starts a new job as a Schools Catering Assistant
Kuhenara was out of work for 14 years and came to GRoW after unsuccessfully applying for jobs for more than 2 years. She has now joined the NHS Vaccination Programme in an Admin position. Kuhenara said “I left my job in Finance 14 years ago because I had a son with special needs who needed … Continue reading Kuhenara is back in work
Alexandra joined GRoW after being out of work for five years to bring up her daugher. She applied for an NHS Administration role as part of the Covid-19 vaccination programme and has now worked at a number of different vaccination centres and is loving her job. She has been an active participant at the GRoW … Continue reading Alexandra GRoWs in Confidence
Jummana was referred to GROW via the jobcentre in April and from day 1 she has been an active GRoW participant, engaging in every support session we've held. Jummana has now started work as a Retail Assistant for Primark at Tottenham Court Road. Jummana said ‘As a single mum of two children, who are now 18 and 10, my prime … Continue reading Jummana joins Primark
Chanel joined GRoW in May of this year and has now started work as a Virtual Sales Consultant promoting the government’s Kickstart scheme to businesses across the UK. Chanel said “As my children are now aged 2 and 4 and are at pre-school and nursery Monday to Friday I thought it was the perfect time … Continue reading Chanel Kickstarts a new Career
After being furloughed and then made redundant from her job at Heathrow due to the pandemic Zeynab was referred to GRoW and has now started work as a Customer Service Desk Manager at Tesco Kensington Travel Money. Zeynab said “My prime goal has been to get back into work but due to the current situation it's not … Continue reading Zeynab starts a new job as a Customer Service Desk Manager
Vivian was referred to GRoW from her Universal Credit Work Coach after being out of work whilst bringing up her three children. Vivian took part in a range of GRoW Workshops and has now started a job as a Census Interviewer. Vivian said “When I first joined GRoW Liz Sewell hooked me up with Jessica … Continue reading Vivian returns to work after a long break
A number of the GRoW Team have children with autism and so we understand the challenges you can face when you have a child with SEN and we can help. GRoW introduced fortnightly SEN sessions last November with the aim of helping to support parents who have children on the autism spectrum or with other … Continue reading Supporting you if you have a child with Special Educational Needs
In last week’s newsletter we featured Kamini who was looking forward to an interview later that week as an Exam Invigilator for Harrow and Uxbridge Council. This week we are delighted to be able to tell you that she got the job! Kamini said: ‘The interview actually had to be postponed three times as I … Continue reading Kamini got the job!
