Happy Endings and Exciting New Beginnings When Key Worker Kerren started working with this young lady she had numerous health conditions that affect her mobility, to the extent that she could not stand for more than a few minutes. This affected her confidence, self-esteem and ability to do ‘normal’ activities that many young people enjoy.…
COMPASS helps J grow his future J joined the COMPASS programme with Newquay Orchard looking for an alternative education provision, the chance to learn new skills, and guidance on his next steps. J joined the Orchard in December 2021, having been home schooled for a few years. He was looking for a new education provision,…
Jasmine’s life has completely done a 180! Jasmine was in emergency accommodation, unemployed, was struggling with mainstream education settings and felt lost at knowing what career route to take. Since being on COMPASS, Jasmine has had four work placements (something she never thought she would have the confidence to do): Gardening with Cormac, Climbing with…
COMPASS helps Dance enthusiast to identify strengths and identify suitable career pathways Nicola had struggled at school with Dyslexia. With the support of COMPASS partner Groundwork South, she received 1:1 support to consider her options and identify a suitable career pathway. This included considering her strengths, CV and personal statement writing, interview skills, and applications…
Harriet embarks on her journey to her dream job Following years of not attending school and coping with bereavement and trauma, Harriet and her Key Worker have embarked on the journey to Harriet’s dream of becoming a nail technician. Harriet was referred to #focus5 by her head teacher, at which point Harriet’s attendance was below 42%…
Shane found his direction on the COMPASS project with Real Ideas Organisation After completing a successful Kickstart placement in retail, Shane was feeling confused and a little lost about what to do next. He joined the Compass programme in May 2022 and quickly threw himself into all that was on offer. Shane particularly enjoyed the…
HWC supported Richard to take steps towards employment Richard had just finished college, when he came onto the programme. He had been referred to the project from a colleague and was keen to find employment, having done various employability courses. He lives near Newquay and ideally wanted to find more permanent work, rather than the…
Good Luck Charlotte Charlotte faced many challenges in returning to work, including several health conditions and managing her medication. With the support and understanding of her Change Coach, she received the guidance and practical advice she needed to move forward. With employability skills sessions, job search support, transport advice and the help of other partners,…
COMPASS – Logan progresses to make a career from his talent Logan had very recently moved to the area. He was withdrawn from school on the advice of his GP as he was being emotionally affected by a situation at school. Mum saw the advertising outside of the Whitehead Ross Education and Consultancy office about…
Aeris and her son back on track “When I first started with Health Works Cornwall, I wasn’t sure how they would be able to help, I had been introduced to them through a friend who was on the project and I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, I have a Special Needs son and…