Katie was unemployed for 6 months before being offered the role of BME Project Worker at CAMEO. Katie started on the 5th March.CAMEO is a NHS clinical service providing expert specialised care and support to people aged 17-35 experiencing a first episode of psychosis. They offer focused interventions for a 3 year period supporting people to take control of their lives helping them to be equipped with the tools to manage their mental health and optimism to get on and enjoy life.
“My Role as a BME Project Worker is to help customers with completing forms, phoning them to speak and give advice, I also work on projects with CAMEO which help people with mental health issues, this has been very rewarding and I have loved being apart of something that is helping people.”
“This job has given me the chance to get back into work, gain valuable work experience and be apart of something that really helps people. I have been very lucky to get a chance like this and have enjoyed every minute so far, and fully looking forward to the remainder of my placement.”
“My work colleagues are absolutely amazing; I could not have asked for a better team of people to work with, they have simply made it a joy to work here.”
When asked about the Future Jobs Fund and its benefits. Katie said “The scheme gives you great experience and helps you gain the confidence needed to further your careers options, they have already helped me so much and provided me with great advice and guidance.”
