Case Studies

Birmingham mum Katy put her career goals on hold for 19 years while she concentrated on raising her five children.

Jobless and eventually homeless: two situations which 34-year-old Robert Brown did not imagine he would ever experience before the pandemic arrived two years…

Former offender Jaspal was going through a difficult time. He had mental and physical health problems and was taking drugs.

Paul Bagley was unemployed for five years after his contract as a labourer came to an end.

The double whammy of a bad back and the Covid pandemic meant that Henock was out of paid employment for four years.

Moving from the army to Ingeus may not sound like the most natural career step, but for Glenn Pratt, the change made perfect sense.  

Sammy from Skelmersdale took a much-needed break from work following the death of her husband.

Ian Newns was running out of steam after job hunting without success for nearly three years. He was getting depressed and was desperate to work and be out of…

He had launched a community interest company to create a place of friendship and creativity for people with health conditions in Middleton.

With no work history and not being fluent in English, Emrana Azad felt she had little going for her when it came to finding her first job at the age of 32.

Getting back to work can be tricky after a lengthy hiatus – and finding a flexible job can be doubly challenging. Amie spent 11 years at home, raising her four…

As a busy single mum caring for a child with severe asthma, Martina (Tina) needed a job with flexibility.