An employment adviser has gone the extra mile to ensure the breaks were not put on a Dundee man’s efforts to get back into work this week.
Sean Patrick Lynch, an Employment Adviser for Gowrie Care, pulled out all stops to ensure Michael Drummond did not miss out on a job at a local factory due to a lack of transport and limited funds.
Sean explained: “We were delighted when Michael was offered the job but we were more than a little concerned he wouldn’t be able to take it on because of travel issues posed by the 6am starts.
“With no public transport running so early and Michael facing a 13 week wait for his Universal Credit payment, it was looking unlikely he would be able to accept this life changing opportunity.
“Thankfully, with the help of the team at Halfords Kingsway West, we were able to secure a discounted bike for Michael – who will be able to start pedalling up the career pathway starting Monday.”
Gowrie Care’s employability team, operating out of The Learning Place in the Hilltown, works with unemployed people to source job opportunities and to gain the skills required to get back into work.
Gowrie Care is part of the Hillcrest Group of Companies.
Hillcrest Futures
We provide services in the areas of physical and learning disabilities, autism, and older people. Further services include supporting positive mental health and wellbeing, homelessness and drug, alcohol and recovery services.
Hillcrest Homes
Hillcrest Housing Association was established in 1967 and is one of Scotland’s largest Housing Associations. They provide housing and support in Dundee, Edinburgh, Angus, Perthshire and Fife, with over 5500 good quality, well maintained homes at affordable rents. In each area of operation there are local offices with housing advice teams who can provide an immediate response to the customers.
