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Liberal Democrats in Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and RossendaleCovering the Parliamentary Constituencies of (a) Rossendale & Darwen (b) Blackburn (c) Hyndburn |
Breaking down the barriers and getting back to work in 2010
February 8, 2010 4:49 PM
A new awareness campaign has been launched featuring two residents from the borough who have successfully found work as a result of Workroutes.
Workroutes is the best route back to work. It helps those currently unemployed to overcome any obstacles in their path - whether it is child care, training, skills or even confidence.
It brings together all the local organisations and services who can help people, whatever their circumstances. Partners include the Blackburn with Darwen Council employment agency, Jobcentre Plus, the Blackburn with Darwen Information, Advice and Guidance team.
It is hoped that their stories will be an inspiration to others who are considering going back to work but unsure how to go about it.
It follows on from the success of last year's campaign which featured Peter and Leah.
Anne Walton, 52, from Shadsworth, had been out of work for two years as she recuperated from a neck operation. She was on incapacity benefit and decided that she wanted to get back to work so she contacted Workroutes for help.
Anne was referred to Training 2000, one of the Workroutes partners, and she completed their Impact course. It included first aid, food hygiene, health & safety as well as factors affecting health, confidence, team building, money management and career guidance.
Anne completed the course and now works at a care provider.
Sal Mehuddin, 26, of Wensley Fold, Blackburn, was claiming incapacity benefit due to suffering polio in both his hands and legs.
He had previously worked five years ago and found it hard to find a job which suited his needs. Sal got in touch with Workroutes who were helping him to find work. After a couple of months, he decided it was time to broaden his horizons and took the brave decision to go back to university.
Sal got back in touch with Workroutes once his course has finished and was advised about the help which was available to him.
He found a job as a self employed sales rep in Manchester as part of a Business Development Programme. Eventually he hopes to set up his own business.
If you would like Workroutes to help you, call (01254) 222549, email workroutes@blackburn.gov.uk or text workroutes to 60 300.
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