How coaching helped Izzy keep her job
Mental ill health impacts people’s lives. It knocks confidence, personal relationships, and the ability to work.
In Oxfordshire, just 9.6% of people using mental health services are in employment, yet work is identified as a key component of recovery.
This is why coaching is a big part of Restore’s recovery model. One-to-one support helps individuals reach their goals, which might be employment, training, or volunteering.
Izzy, who attends coaching at Restore, shares her journey of overcoming challenges and holding onto a job she thought she would have to leave due to mental ill health...
“I initially thought coaching is only for people who are out of work. I attended the ‘Wellbeing at Work’ course at Oxfordshire Recovery College and realised I could access coaching through Restore whilst working.”
Coaching not only helps people find work, but also empowers individuals to thrive in their current role, identifying their own strengths, building confidence and accessing helpful resources.
“Restore are the gateway to the resources… I could have found all the information through google, but accessing and using the information would have been impossible without coaching.”
Over the past year, Restore coached 176 individuals, with 40% finding work and many others, like Izzy, retaining their jobs.
“I kept a job I thought I would have to leave.”
Mental ill health doesn't have to define someone's future. With the right support, individuals can achieve their goals, and build a fulfilling career. Izzy shares some advice for taking the first step towards seeking help:
