Case Studies

We first met Nathan through a referral from First Contact Clinical. With a clear ambition to find work by the end of the year, he began his journey with support from Andrea, our Occupational Therapist. Together, they focused on building motivation, confidence, and a...

Gordon has worked with Northern Rights for a number of years to build up his skills and confidence. The 39-year-old, who has learning difficulties, had previously worked for Remploy, however when that closed he was referred to us. We worked with Gordon to identify the...

Shaun Watson, 50, came to Northern Rights last year to get some additional support to move into employment. Having previously been a full time carer for his parents, looking after his mum for 12 years and his dad for two years before they both sadly passed away, Shaun...

Paul Welsh is South Shields born and bred. The 62-year old found himself in a bad place after his mother died in 2018 – the mother he had been a full-time carer for since 1991. Paul, who was a baker before he gave up work to look after his mam, said: “When my mam...

Thomas’s Journey Back into Work Thomas joined the Restart Scheme on 01/04/2025 and met with Adviser Michelle on 07/04/2025. Struggling with job searching and interview skills, Thomas expressed interest in roles in Hospitality, Security, Retail, and Warehousing....

Maureen Bagley from South Shields came to Northern Rights after losing her job at a hotel at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The 64-year-old was keen to get straight back into employment so contacted Jobcentre Plus who suggested she speak to us. The partially...