Hi, my name is Arun, and I am the project worker for the JOBS Project in Coventry.
I have previous experience in teaching, mentoring, and facilitation, and I hope to bring those skills to this role.
I enjoy being active, playing football, badminton, and walking my dog! I have always worked with young people, which I enjoy doing, so I am excited to be working with the young people on this project.
Hi, I’m Christian, Project Worker for the JOBS project in Bristol.
I have a proven background in the tertiary education sector as a Teacher and in a managerial capacity. I have supported and uplifted people from all backgrounds over the last 15 years. I’m hoping to use this experience to have a positive impact in my role at Barnardo’s.
I was up until recently a keen rugby player and now coach a senior and junior rugby team. I’m also a musician and perform in a band.
Hi, I’m Emma and I work as a Project Worker on The JOBS Project.
I am experienced in delivering Personal Development and Employability Programmes, and, working with partner organisations to maximise support and opportunities for participants.
I thoroughly enjoy encouraging and empowering people to help them overcome barriers to progression and achieve their goals.
Cool Fact: Maisie loves playing Netball.
Maisie delivers Health & Social Care, EEP (Employability, Enrichment and Pastoral) group sessions and provides 1to1 support, pastoral care and careers information, advice and guidance for learners. She also provides reception/class cover and supports with learner recruitment through careers events, centre visits, interviews, and inductions.
Carol is our Employer Liaison Officer covering Glasgow. It’s her role to form links between employers and the young people who use our service, this could be in the form of; employer talks and visits, work placements or work tasters.
Carol is a jack of all trades and can also be found helping deliver groups across the West of Scotland.
Carols fun facts: I love spiders and boats. I’m not particularly fond of parking tickets, which, I seem to get on a regular basis!
Hi There … Lisa here
Let me introduce myself … I am new to the Barnardo’s family, but I am not new to working with young people.
For the last 27 years I have worked in FE colleges, supporting young people with their chosen vocations & career choices
My role here at Barnardo’s on The JOBS Project is to ensure our young people are engaged, motivated & feel inspired throughout their journey to employment
My teaching experience has given me a wealth of knowledge of which I am passionate about sharing with young people starting out in their working life
I look forward to meeting you on ‘The JOBSs Project’
I am an employability and training professional with over 10 years’ experience in working with a range of un-employed and economically inactive young people to address barriers to employment and career progression by providing bespoke support, advice and guidance through a wide range of facilitative training, talent development and learning techniques pertaining to the focus on skill enhancement to meet the expectations of today’s workplace.
I have a passion for people development and helping individuals identify, aspire to, and take steps to fulfil their own unique potential beyond ‘work skills’ to sustainable employment.
I believe that a work life balance is important for everyone. Outside of work I am multi-disciplined Martial Artist and hold the rank of ‘Nidan’ and run a Martial Arts School. I have found that Martial Arts like many of my hobbies coordinates the mind and body to respond calmly to stress in everyday situations in healthy measured ways.
Ex Child Protection Officer – throughout his career Lee has come across many people, from all walks of life. With his kind and friendly personality Lee is the type of person who is good at listening and helping people deal with any issues they may have. He is a very warm and approachable person who always has time for others.