Jo thanks TALKWORKS for helping her find her way forward
Jo contacted TALKWORKS after experiencing work-related difficulties. Through working with one of our employment advisors, Sue, she was able to understand what she wanted from the job market and move forward.
The employment support I have received from TALKWORKS has been fantastic and l am so glad l signed up for it.
My life had gone through unexpected changes and I was struggling to adjust. I didn’t know if I wanted a job or could hold down a job or what type of job I could do at my age. Sue took the time to listen and understand my situation and never pushed too hard or too fast. She helped me process and deal with the negative effects of the bullying I experienced in my previous job. She was also able to empathise and offer practical advice with my increasing caring role for my father. Through our chats I was able to identify what I actually wanted in a job and from a job and how to go about getting it. I have a new up to date CV, I know how to write and tailor a covering letter, I can use ChatGPT and I can use Indeed to scan for jobs I am interested in.
Sue’s patience, skills and holistic approach made all the difference. I felt listened to, understood and empowered and would recommend this service to anyone who is struggling to adapt to change and finding the way forward that is right for them.
The TALKWORKS employment support team are here to help anyone who is receiving treatment from TALKWORKS and experiencing a work-related difficulty. This could be struggling to find work, managing absences around returning to work or work-related stress. All support provided is completely free and is here to help you get back on track.
To access employment support, you must first self-refer to TALKWORKS by completing our online self-referral form or by calling the team on 0300 555 3344. Once you’ve had an assessment with us and are receiving treatment for a common mental health problem (such as low mood, stress or anxiety) then your therapist will speak to you to understand if you are experiencing any work-related difficulties, and may make a referral to the employment support team on your behalf if they think this will be of benefit to you. You can learn more about our employment support team and the different ways they can help you on our employment support webpage.