AIBU to think a school leaver should be able to earn £1000 a month?

[NotJustACigar]

So my sister is in her mid-forties, having left school at 15 with no qualifications. She has been unemployed for a few years and is looking to get back into the workforce. Previously she worked as a chef but is really burnt out on working with food. AIBU to think there should be a way for her to earn enough to live on? If you were in her situation what job would you try to do?

She can rent a flat for £450 a month. Council tax and all bills should come to another £200. So she wants to take home £1000 a month which should cover her other expenses and leave a little left over to use for fun things.

Bearing in mind she has been depressed and hasn't worked in a few years, she doesn't really know where to start looking for work. If you were in her situation please can you tell me what jobs you would go for in what kind of work that wouldn't be too stressful? How much would she need to earn gross to bring home £1000 net? Thank you.

@Gatepost1820, local charities fpr the area you live in often do free basic skills courses. Access Courses need basic skills first and now cost £3k. GCSEs are £1800. My DD (21) has just completed a level 3 in professional cooking, she's self funded for two years. It's cost her £3k a year.

OP she could do voluntary work and then go into support work. My DD runs residential houses for people with MH issues. They don't need personal care and these services are countrywide.

She should claim benefits.

Hotel housekeeping is another possibility.

But voluntary work would be a good start to see if she copes.