Tammy is a 40 year old mum of two, who lives in Thornaby with her two sons aged 20 and 17 years
On leaving formal education, she secured employment and with a strong work ethic progressed to hospitality and then production, taking just a short period out when her sons were born.
Tammy’s work ethic and her sense of responsibility to provide a good life for her children made her determined to return to work. Earning a living has always been her philosophy and she felt a duty to be a good role model to her boys.
Sadly due to the recession, Tammy experienced redundancy but never allowed her feelings of despair, frustration and fear to impact on her will power to secure long term employment.
As the months went by Tammy felt she was hitting a brick wall, she applied for job after job but there was no response from employers. She didn’t know which way to turn but then dropped in to Five Lamps, turning to them for advice.
Tammy was referred to Five Lamps’ Family Wise project which is funded by the European Social Fund. She worked with Jane Simpson, Five Lamps’ Family Coach to create an action plan tailored around her strengths, aspirations and the challenges she faced.
Jane identified the training Tammy required to improve her employment chances which included establishing an Employability Portfolio, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, ICT programme and First Aid. Jane also provided a CV writing service which included support with cover letters, coaching and one to one support on Applications.
Tammy attended each appointment and training programme with drive, determination and a will to progress and secure employment. She never wavered in her belief that with support she would secure employment.
To improve her progress further Tammy secured a voluntary placement with MIND retail outlet in Thornaby, exhibiting that enormous work ethic and determination to succeed.
Through this steely determination and will to succeed, Tammy‘s ultimate goal was achieved and she has progressed into employment, securing a long term contract with a HC1 Care Home in Stockton, as a Housekeeper. Tammy thoroughly enjoys her position within the Care Home where she feels a valued member of the team and her hard work is recognised.
Tammy is grateful for all the support provided and explained
“I would not have succeeded and kept up my enthusiasm and goals in life if it wasn’t for Jane and Five Lamps”
Family Wise is funded from the European Social Fund Support for Families with Multiple Problems contract.