I'm scared

[Lacky301]

I've worked with the same 2 clients for 17 years as a support worker and in that time I myself have been diagnosed as autistic, adhd, anxiety depression etc although I've managed to do my job.
I have also got used to all my colleagues and get on well with them I'm in a routine and comfortable here. I'm devastated to learn the place is closing down and I need to find another job. I feel so anxious at the thought of meeting new people learning a new routine and the upheaval of trying to settle elsewhere maybe this is due to my issues I don't know. I also have some driving anxiety and need local work or an easy route to work I'm terrified of making and receiving phone calls so applying for jobs or a thing that requires making a call is anxiety inducing. I honestly don't know what I'm going to do.

Deep breaths!! I get that it’s scary and must feel very daunting. You have loads of good experience. I would start by looking for some similar roles to the experience that you have.

Is it your work that’s closing down or the clients? If your work you could ask your clients if they plan to use another agency/company and mention you would like to stay on.

It's understandable that you're feeling that way. Anxiety makes us panic and think the worst.

What is the actual setup of your employment? You work for 2 clients, but who employs you and who is closing down? Can your colleagues offer you any support/ advice?

Is it possible for your employer to assist you in finding a new job?

Are you able to travel via public transport?

Is there an agency in your life of work that could help you find the work you do? Or would a change of career be a possibility?

Tell us some more about what's going on

What about other people who work for your company? Can they help you out with suggestions about where to apply or can you ask someone to apply on your behalf and explain it’s an adjustment because of your medical background but your references show that it does not impact your ability to work well.

If you are being made redundant, which it seems like from your description, your employer might offer interview techniques or cv writing training.

Are you a union member? They usually offer the same training free of charge.

Who will be servicing these clients now?

Its a company with a chain of homes but thier other homes are very far to travel this home is within walking distance so it's been easy to budget for petrol.
The clients will be rehoused most likely with another care company.

No trade union and I'm only casual hours staff due to my problems I can't manage full time I get very overwhelmed.
I've never known anything else I also have health problems and this along with my mental health mean I tire out easily.