Sherelle 29, from Birmingham, is a single mum who up until recently lived with her mother, brother and children. Sherelle was referred to DRC’s Journey to Workcourse by her Job Centre Advisor. Although she was studying part-time for a degree in psychology, she wasn’t working due to pain and mobility issues. Sherelle was finding it difficult to accept her condition and as a result was struggling a lot with confidence, self-esteem and anxiety.
Fortunately, the Journey to Work course helped Sherelle to understand her rights as an employee and how to manage her condition. Through the workshops and one-to-one support, Sherelle slowly became more accepting about her condition and more positive about the future.
Sherelle’s ultimate aim was to secure employment and through the course she found out about a Supported Business Placement within DRC. She was successful in her application and was welcomed into the team.
Sherelle and her children have now moved out of her family home and she is learning to manage her pain independently. Her confidence is constantly increasing and she hopes to continue improving her skills. Sherelle says:
“I am so grateful for the support DRC have offered. My skills, confidence and independence have all flourished since discovering this fantastic organisation.”