Jack
Having completed his A levels, Jack had no idea what he was going to do next. He’s very bright, hardworking and personable, and has an acute attention to detail. However, Jack states that his Asperger’s causes him to struggle with new social situations. Therefore, he had been unsuccessful in securing a paid job.
His aim for his time at Phoenix was: “To overcome social difficulties by learning new skills, building confidence, developing my ability to communicate with a wider audience, and, ultimately, to secure a paid job with an empathic employer”.
Karen and Kenny worked with Jack on his skills and confidence, then Mark took Jack to a couple of trial work placement days at Travis Perkins. Jack did us all proud! He is now a full-time, paid employee at Travis Perkins.
Jack states: “I’m now able to talk to customers with confidence, both face-to-face and over the phone, which I would previously have avoided altogether”. Jack’s employer states: “There isn’t anything that his colleagues do that Jack doesn’t do. It’s been amazing to see his confidence grow in the short time that he’s been here”.
Jack pops in every week to eat his lunch with the Phoenix team – he is so positive about his job and life in general.