9 people hoping for a new start

I love to spend time with my family. So whenever I get the chance I'm down to visit them - playing games and cooking really good food. I've got a daughter and a new baby on the way. I need to make sure that everything will be okay for them and their future. I've always worked as an electric...

I am generally a very positive person, and I seek help when I need it. That’s why I’m working with Beam now, to get the help I need to move forward with my life. I love working and I'm very focussed. When I'm given a task to do I'm diligent and I do it well. I always get a great feeling when I se...

I remember my first time visiting Liverpool Street when I arrived in London. Seeing the buildings and seeing people dressed smartly for work inspired me. I have always wanted to work in an office setting and after seeing those things, I felt inspired and a sense of belonging in London. I'm lookin...

When my children first began school, I decided this was the field I want to work in. I want to ensure my children and others succeed academically and have a brilliant education that can provide them with the life they deserve. For the last year, I have been volunteering at my children’s schoo...

I want to be the best woman I can be. My dream is actually to be a policewoman but to start working in that field, you have to live a number of years in the UK and I haven't done that yet. My passion is to help people in any way I can and I hope to work towards my ambition by delivering excellent...

People have often said that I would make a good nurse. I think they're right! I love caring for others and get a buzz from making connections with different people. Training as a phlebotomist will mean I can find stable work and start renting my own place. I want to increase my skills and put...

I like to look at things positively and it can only be an upward journey for me from here! After my marriage ended, my ex-wife and daughter relocated to the UK. I had to be there for my daughter - she needs her father around. So, I left Romania and came to London as well. Unfortunately, life...

It’s not an easy job but I just love working with kids. I always helped take care of my siblings and can tell you it’s not just playing with them! As a Nursery Assistant you feed, bath and change them. You’re like their parents for that time you’re caring for them. This is the work I’ve wanted to...

My main motivation is my son and all my family who live in Venezuela. I want to be a strong, independent woman who is a good example for my son. I want to teach him that the things are achieved with effort and work. My son and I were left homeless and I was also left unemployed because we were...