26-year-old, Disability Employment Services client, Robert, who lives with an intellectual disability was looking for meaningful employment.
He shared with his Job Coach, Penina, at the Wentworthville office, that his goal was to find a job to help increase his social interactions, and where he could gain further skills to become more independent in his adult life.
The atWork Australia team had worked previously with the local supermarket and thought they would be a great fit for Robert.
They were able to negotiate a role with tasks specific to Robert. He was excited to start in this new chapter; at a role he could thrive in.
Once he started, Robert was supported by the atWork Australia’s In Work Support team, Charan and Alisiya. By partnering with Robert’s care team, and his employer, atWork Australia have supported Robert to achieve new goals in his role.
“Working with Robert has been a shining example of what workplace inclusion can be,” said In Work Support Coach, Charan.
“Together with his behavioural therapist, and a forward-thinking inclusive employer, we have been able to help Robert to thrive, improve his work performance and be a confident member of the team.”
To begin with Charan and Alisiya supported Robert to understand his tasks and look at strategies on how to achieve his tasks within the time frames.
They also worked with his employer to set mindful expectations on his performance and schedule based on his health and wellness needs.
Robert meets with the In Work Support team weekly to discuss his health, social needs, future goals and his experiences at work.
“Robert feels empowered by all the support he is receiving and feels confidence and takes pride in his work,” said Charan.
Thanks to everyone working as a team, Robert has been able to achieve his goal and has successfully been working in a role that he loves for the past three years.
“The one thing I most enjoy in life is my employment. It’s very important to me,” said Robert.
Every year, atWork Australia help thousands of clients like Robert expand their skills and qualifications to help them gain the right job with the right employer. Call us today on 1300 080 856 or enquire online to find out how we can help you meet your career goals.