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"Restarting My Career"

About: Adult Mental Health Services - Community (County) / IPS Future's Positive

(as a service user),

I was referred to Younis (my employment specialist) from my CPN Sharon last year. We had a number of challenges getting into work, especially with Covid restrictions in place. These included Covid-19 lockdown continually changing, me not having no smartphone, laptop, internet or even an email address. My Employment Specialist Younis maintained contact with me and we worked together. I wanted restart my career as a cleaner again. It wasn’t long before we started receiving interview invitations. Younis continued to work with me and helped me with interview prep.

I was able to secure a part-time post with a care home in Ashfield. I have now progress to a Fulltime job now in a new care home, and I think is in my dream job. The job is within walking distance and permanent. I can see myself in this job for life and retiring with them.
Younis is still working with me and supporting me when I need with my new job and I am extremely pleased with what I’ve managed to accomplice with the support from Sharon my CPN and Younis. Without them helping me I don’t know what I would have done.
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Response from Tracey Taylor, Operational Manager, Nottingham City Community Mental Health Services, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust 2 years ago
Tracey Taylor
Operational Manager, Nottingham City Community Mental Health Services,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

I manage community mental health services, Nottingham City

Submitted on 26/08/2021 at 17:25
Published on Care Opinion at 17:25


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Dear CG2021

I'm so pleased that you have found the support from Younis helpful, and as a result you've found your dream job.

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope this inspires others to ask to see an employment specialist and benefit from the service.

Wishing you all the best in your continued recovery, Tracey

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