Participants
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Rebuilding Confidence and Purpose: Tim’s Restart Journey
View: Rebuilding Confidence and Purpose: Tim’s Restart JourneyTim’s journey through the Restart Scheme is a powerful story of resilience, growth, and rebuilding confidence after a difficult period following Covid. Through consistent engagement, training, and support, he has developed new skills, renewed self-belief, and a positive outlook for the future – proving that meaningful progress happens one step at a time.
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Natalie’s Story: Support, Stability and Sustainable Employment
View: Natalie’s Story: Support, Stability and Sustainable EmploymentUndisclosed Health Conditions During Mental Health Awareness Week, Natlie’s journey highlights the power of personalised, holistic in-work support through the Connect to Work programme. Natalie joined the supported employment service with Pluss as an in-work retention participant after receiving a conditional offer for a role in the healthcare sector but with no confirmed start date.…
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Rebuilding Confidence Through Personalised Support
View: Rebuilding Confidence Through Personalised SupportHayley joined the Connect to Work programme in November 2025 seeking support to return to employment after several years out of work.
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“I wake up in the morning with a smile on my face now that I have a job.”
View: “I wake up in the morning with a smile on my face now that I have a job.”Darren joined the programme in February after being referred by Brixham Jobcentre with a clear personal goal: to regain a sense of purpose and rebuild the structure and stability he felt he had lost after a period out of work.
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From Service to Success: Jonathan’s Restart Scheme Journey Back Into Work
View: From Service to Success: Jonathan’s Restart Scheme Journey Back Into WorkAfter being referred to the Restart Scheme by Bournemouth Jobcentre, Jonathan worked with Seetec to rebuild his confidence, refresh his CV and return to work. With practical support and determination, he secured employment and was named Employee of the Week in his first week.
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“Diamonds form under pressure” – Claire’s journey towards self-employment
View: “Diamonds form under pressure” – Claire’s journey towards self-employmentClaire, a former firefighter, photographer and model, shares her inspiring journey of rebuilding her business whilst living with PTSD after domestic abuse.
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Harrison’s journey back into work with Restart Scheme
View: Harrison’s journey back into work with Restart SchemeAfter experiencing a very difficult period in his life, Harrison knew he needed encouragement, motivation and the right support to help him move forward.
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Irena’s journey back into work with Restart Scheme
View: Irena’s journey back into work with Restart SchemeFor many years, Irena dedicated herself to caring for a loved one, providing end-of-life support that was both physically and emotionally demanding.
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From recovery to running a café: David’s fresh start
View: From recovery to running a café: David’s fresh startDavid’s journey from personal challenges to running his own café in Plymouth shows how the right support from Seetec can rebuild confidence, unlock potential and create lasting change.
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From Homelessness to Work: Thomas’s Story
View: From Homelessness to Work: Thomas’s StoryAfter six months of homelessness, Thomas was determined to turn his life around. With the support of the Restart Scheme, he rebuilt his confidence, gained new skills through a Traffic Management course, and secured meaningful employment.
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Gunning for A New Career with Connect to Work
View: Gunning for A New Career with Connect to WorkA former soldier who faced homelessness after losing his job during the pandemic is rebuilding his career thanks to Connect to Work.
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Ellie’s Journey to Becoming a Seetec Apprentice
View: Ellie’s Journey to Becoming a Seetec ApprenticeWhen Ellie was referred from Jobcentre Plus Temple Street to Seetec Bristol in June 2023, she began her journey on the Restart Programme with Employment Adviser Rory.
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