Case Studies

Michael Bell, 36, from Fellgate, came to us after being referred to us from the Job Centre. As a bi-polar sufferer, Michael was very low on confidence but was desperate to move back into employment, into a job that was right for him. Michael said: “I have always been...

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...

Wendy Burrell, 53, from South Shields has been working with Northern Rights for the past four months. Her mentors within the organisation are Alysha and Leigh, who have been helping her through a number of basic skills and confidence building courses to ready her for...

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...