Settling Down To Work

 

James had been unemployed since 2005 and joined the New Deal Tailored Pathway programme with Chelmsford from June 2007. James found that his main barrier was a sporadic work history due to various temporary jobs and his in-ability to gain long term employment. His Employment Consultant, Trudy, decided that he should be referred for a work placement to boost his confidence and to gain some work experience.

 

After a discussion with James, Leigh, his Placement Co-Ordinator identified that a national supermarket chain had a store on his bus route and had opportunities in the warehouse. An interview with the Warehouse Manager was organised and James started his placement in July. In order to enhance his employment prospects Leigh discussed with Trudy the possibility of him securing a forklift licence. It was decided that if he delivered a positive performance at his four week review then he would be put forward for forklift training. His placement review noted good motivation, communication and personal presentation skills coupled with the ability to work using his own initiative and as an integral team member. Therefore, Trudy organised training for his Counterbalance Forklift licence which he successfully passed.

 

James's placement finished on 23rd September and the supermarket didn't hesitate in offering him a permanent job starting from the 25th September! Well done James.