I’m very passionate about cooking, cars, motorcycles and gaming. I really enjoy these things, especially cooking, because it helps me relax and just chill out.
At the moment I live between my mum and my sister's houses. I don't have my own bedroom at my mum's so I sleep on her sofa 3-4 times a week. I enjoy staying at my sister's house, but she has a child so I can only stay there for a couple of nights.
The biggest obstacle I've had to face was probably my father passing away in 2013. I was 12 years old when this happened. I felt like I really had to step up and support my family. On top of this I’ve been a young carer since I was 9 years old. I actually won an award for this, which was given by the young carers group in Twickenham who were really supportive of me and my family. I care for my mum who is disabled and my younger brother who is autistic and needs my support for some things.
I'm going for this job and training opportunity because construction really interests me. I have never worked before but would really like to start soon so can get out of the situation I’m in right now and gain some independence. I’m really open to learning new skills, especially ones that can change my reality and help me to support my family more.
My dream in life is to become independent. Eventually, I'd like to be my own boss! I know that will take hard work, but that's why this opportunity is even more exciting for me. I'm extremely happy and grateful that people want to help and to give me these opportunities.