Stephanie celebrates gaining paid employment as a result of her attending a Supported Voluntary placement at Yarborough House Residential Care Home.

The placement was arranged with the support of Employability Services Supported Employment programme.

Steph joined Employability Services to gain experience so she could then move into paid employment. She had some personal experience but needed to expand this and receive support to gain sustainable, paid employment.

We asked Steph about her experience with the supported voluntary placement. She said:

“Employability Services have been really helpful and helped me to gain a lot of confidence and help me get into volunteering at Yarborough House.”

Annette Dray, Employability Support Officer, commented on Steph’s placement. She said:

“Steph was clearly a caring person and had looked after a family member. She needed experience in a care setting to gain paid employment. Yarborough House Residential Care Home has given her the opportunity to develop her experience and they have recognised this by offering her a Bank position until a full-time position becomes available.”

If you require further information or support, please contact Employability Services on 01472 256730, or visit www.careplusgroup.org/services/employability-services