Nothing Good Seemed to Happen till I heard of Five Lamps

22nd March, 2011

Tim Hutton had been looking to find work and was starting to feel discouraged and depressed, that was until he approached Five Lamps in October 2010.

Tim has a clear goal to secure an apprenticeship and permanent post as a Painter and Decorator. Tim said “I felt like I was being passed from pillar to post, nothing good seemed to happen till I heard of Five Lamps”

Jane Simpson, Five Lamps’ Intensive Support Worker worked with Tim and gave him one to one intensive support, Information, Advice & Guidance. Tim has been working hard to achieve his goal and completed a Painting and Decorating Course in July 2010, along with Communication Skills and Mathematics Level 1. This is no small achievement, as Tim has faced many barriers into further education, training and employment. 

Tim has a strong work ethic and is very ambitious. To support Tim’s progress, Jane arranged a short-term placement for Tim at Community Campus, to refresh his professional skills. Tim continues to be supported by Five Lamps and regularly attends our ‘Work Club’, where he receives support to complete his CV, intensive job search, create letters of application and also how to develop interview techniques. Tim also currently attends a Five Lamps computer course and CSCS training to improve his employability further. 

Jane has also supported Tim by sending a letter of referral to a Property development organisation in Middlesbrough requesting they consider Tim for an apprenticeship. Due to Tim’s training and experience he has secured an interview with the company and is awaiting the outcome. 

Tim said “I had my first interview and feel great. I was nervous but thanks to the help I received I knew what to expect and was well prepared. Jane showed me how to cope with tricky question so had a few good answers up by sleeve” 

Whether Tim secures the position or not, he was informed by the employer he had a great interview which made Tim feel more confident. Tim is an ambitious and intelligent young man who is an amazing role model to his peers.

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