CCT Tackling Poverty 

The beneficiary joined programme with the hope of securing paid employment.  He is a double amputee with both legs removed below the knee, using artificial limbs to move around.  He had been out of work since 2003, he also lost his wife last year. Additionally, his father-in-Law was diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder, which meant that he has had to become an informal carer. 

As a result, he was in great need of wellbeing support and guidance on how to proceed with his goals. 

In order for the beneficiary to progress we focussed on his wellbeing. Our Wellbeing Officer looked for Carer Support Groups he could attend, with the aim to support him in engaging with the community and getting peer-to-peer support from other informal carers. We also encouraged him to attend a dementia-awareness networking event, he gained valuable information that supported him and his family members caring for his father-in-law. Additionally, he was Supported in accessing other benefits and services. We assisted him completing the relevant forms to ensure he received all of the support he was entitled too. We signposted him to different courses and workshops, such as an NHS app and digital skills. He was enrolled on a digital college course – 1st aid in the workplace, which he completed. There was a noticeable difference in his confidence at this point, he was feeling positive about his future and his ability to progress. 

We supported his decision to change from his previous job sector to the healthcare sector. Our Employment Advisor discussed his options at length, with the aim improve his situation and move closer to the job market. We looked for suitable roles, which did not require him to use stairs. It was vital that we looked at vacancies in buildings that are accessible, as we did not want this to be a barrier for him. Mark applied for a support worker role and received support from our advisor prior to the interview with regards to transport options and interview techniques. The beneficiary was successful and secured a position as a Support Worker. This was a significant achievement for him, positively impacting his mental and physical health and reducing his social isolation. We then proceeded to provide in work support for him to help him sustain employment, progressing to the best of his ability.

Mark was keen to develop his skills even further, as a result we enrolled him on a introduction to BSL course supported by his Wellbeing Officer. This will be benefit him in his current employment as he supports individuals with various health challenges.

The beneficiary has become more confident in his own abilities and feels optimistic about his future. 

He shows commitment and dedication to his role, by continuing to source training opportunities, to assist him in employment. He thoroughly enjoys his job, receiving positive feedback from his employer. 

His interpersonal skills and confidence have soared, improving his mental and physical health. We will continue to provide him with in work support to ensure that he sustains his employment, supporting the employer where necessary. We look forward to seeing how he progresses in the future.

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