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DS 20yo needs work

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Duckcurtains · 08/05/2023 12:33

To cut a very long story short, as a result of significant trauma DS has failed at what he's tried to do since he left school.

He initially had a trainee tech job, but that was wfh once Covid arrived, with very little supervision and that, alongside his MH struggles meant he didn't do what he should have done and he resigned before he was forced to leave.

Then he went to Uni (foundation course, no Alevels) where his MH got worse and the same thing has happened, he hasn't done the work.

He's going to come home, have some medical help and hopefully a fresh start.

As part of his plan, he wants a job where he will be busy. I.e. where the work is in front of him and won't go away, rather than him sat at a desk with no one checking. He's not worried how menial it is for now, physical would probably be good. So shop, catering, labouring, warehouse, cleaning etc. Unfortunately though, he started learning to drive and that was also interuppted by Covid so is still a work in progress.

So, he has good GCSEs but nothing else. Can't drive, limited work experience and is 20yo. We do live in a largeish town and he cycles. There is work here, but he's not going to be a particularly attractive candidate.

What sort of suggestions would you make as to where to look?

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Onelifeonly · 08/05/2023 14:43

There are websites where jobs are advertised - you put in your location. My dd has found jobs through these.

Lots of jobs in hospitality/ entertainment venues etc. Many physical in some way. (Serving etc)

Duckcurtains · 08/05/2023 14:45

Dotcheck · 08/05/2023 14:29

What sort of tech?

I’m a bit confused- did he do a foundation year, or a foundation degree? Was it an art foundation year?

Did he not do any level 3 qualifications? If not, how did he get on a foundation course?

No he has no level 3 qualifications. He got on a L4 CertHe foundation course based on his GCSEs and an interview/practical test. It was a one year course with a guarantee of a degree place if he passed.

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RaininSummer · 08/05/2023 14:49

If he is on UC and has a work coach, could he ask to do a CSCS card course if he might suit the construction industry?

Throwncrumbs · 08/05/2023 14:51

TheSparkling · 08/05/2023 13:23

What about bus driving? The main bus company here is advertising for applicants, they train people to pass the driving test and then employ them.
Just a thought, as the learning to drive would give him a confidence boost.

Read the post, he hasn’t got a driving licence!

Throwncrumbs · 08/05/2023 14:52

Throwncrumbs · 08/05/2023 14:51

Read the post, he hasn’t got a driving licence!

Bus driver have to have a licence, the bus companies do the public licence vehicle training!

Ariela · 08/05/2023 15:37

I'd suggest he looks at a trade eg plumbing, carpentry. Always going to be a demand for it.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 08/05/2023 15:41

Good at tech, smart, needs stuff that's directly in front of him, probably fairly fit if he's riding his bike all over the place - what about electrician or plumbing?

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