Employee case studies

Craig had never attended an interview before and practiced interview scenarios and questions with Cheryl, our Supported Employment Job Coach.

Craig’s interview was really good and he answered all questions in detail. Craig was successful at interview and was offered the role.

Cheryl supported Craig in his role until he felt settled and was confident on his own and his line manager was happy Craig was managing to complete all tasks efficiently.

Craig has excellent reviews from his line manager, supervisor and colleagues and has not experienced any issues since he started. Craig hates being off work for the school holidays and counts down the days until he is back to work.

The Supported Employment team are so proud of everything Craig has achieved. Well done Craig!

A huge congratulations to Lewis Wallace who has been successful in gaining a Catering Modern Apprenticeship within East Ayrshire Council.

Lewis worked together with his Supported Employment Job Coach, Mags Withers, to apply and prepare for his interview. Lewis impressed the interviewer so much that he was offered the job on the spot!

Lewis has started his Modern Apprenticeship and is thriving, learning new skills and knowledge with the amazing support of the eating staff!

The Supported Employment team are so proud of everything Lewis has overcome and achieved within their time working with him and wish him all the best in the future.

John approached East Ayrshire Works and requested funding support for a qualification to assist him to take up a job offer of sustainable employment with another employer. John was working self-employed through various agencies and found himself on short contracts with periods of unemployment.

East Ayrshire Works were happy to support John with funding towards his HGV Class 2 licence, so he could achieve long-term work and stability.

We wish John well in his new career.

John says:

Thanks to Sheila at East Ayrshire Works. If it wasn't for Sheila, this would never have happened. Thanks again.

Congratulations to Lynsey Garrick who has recently gained a new post within her team as Senior Clerical Assistant.

Lynsey worked with her Supported Employment Job Coach, Cheryl Brown to apply for the post.  Lynsey was delighted but also really nervous when she found out she had gained an interview, she worked hard with Cheryl to prepare and practice some interview questions. Lynsey provided very good answers and was the successful applicant at interview. 

Lynsey has undertaken her new role with no issues and is sustaining well. 

Well done Lynsey for all your hard work!

Shannon Johnston is the owner of Shair by Shannon in Auchinleck and a new employer. She approached East Ayrshire Works enquiring about Wage Subsidy funding to support a new Trainee seeking to utilise her qualifications in Hairdressing.

Due to new trends and an increase in request for services, both Shannon and Morgan wanted to offer existing and new customers new and bespoke services in the area. Therefore both Trainee and Employer accessed funding to gain the 'HTS Certified Hair Extensions Specialist CPD Certification'.

Morgan says:

East Ayrshire Works has been absolutely brilliant! They have funded 100% of my training which is absolutely amazing as it has helped me in so many ways. With this I will be able to progress in building up my clientele. They have been so helpful and the process of it all has been very quick. Couldn’t recommend them more.