I applied for a work placement with Denbighshire County Council to expand my workplace and interview confidence through practical application of relevant skills, gain administration experience with a large organisation and attain a larger pool of references to improve my chances of finding a full time job or career.
My experiences while on the placement were extremely positive, these included building comprehensive team working skills in a high pressure environment and learning about the processes surrounding the Homeless Prevention Team and their implementation. I also enjoyed working with many different types of hard working professionals not only in the Homeless Prevention Team but in Community Support Services as a whole across Denbighshire County Council.
The Work Scheme had an immeasurable impact on my life, allowing me to overcome my depression, give my life a sense of meaning and purpose and provided me with a pathway not only towards a short term job but a long term career as pivotal part of the Homeless Prevention Team.
My message for any individual thinking of a placement:
If you feel as though your working life is stagnating and failing to get off the ground, I cannot recommend the Work Start Scheme highly enough. They provided me with a fantastic level of support which allowed me to develop and showcase my skills in a real world working environment, build confidence and gain tangible experience that has allowed me to start a career that I’m extremely passionate about.