I was signed off long term sick after a series of physical and mental health issues. But after a year of not working, I wanted to get back into work.
I was introduced to WorkWell Conwy by the Job Centre, and I was put in touch with Pete, my Employment Specialist.
Originally, I just wanted some help with training, but we started off by tackling my mental health issues. My mental health wasn’t good, I suffered from anxiety and things were a bit rocky. I was referred for counselling and received 6 sessions. I found the counselling really helpful, and I felt much better afterwards.
Pete and I continued to meet, and he helped me update my CV and to look at the type of jobs that would be suitable for me. I have 40 years’ experience in construction and handyman jobs, as well as electrical, plumbing and carpentry, so quite a broad skillset. We created two different CV’s, tailored to the different jobs I was looking to applying for.
I hit the ground running and applied for 15 jobs, and I got a job with Bookers wholesalers as a picker for their deliveries. It was only a temporary contract at the time, but I’ve now been made permanent, and am even being trained up to be a Manager! It’s such a nice place to work, it’s like a family here.
I found the whole process of WorkWell really good, Pete was wonderful. really helpful.
I feel very good now. I still have my off days, I think that’s normal, but my mental health is much better.