One day, I'd love to have a good job and start a family. I'm only 19 so I haven't full figured out what I want to do long-term, or even what I'm really passionate about, but I do know I like helping people.
I've been living with my foster family for the last 12 years. I am allowed to stay with my foster family until I'm 21, so I know now I need to prepare for my future. I would like to use this time to get a stable foundation under my feet, and hopefully a bit of savings behind me too.
I've had some unpaid work experience in an office and with a carpenter before, but since the pandemic I've found it really hard to find any paid positions. I have dyslexia, which affects my reading and writing, but I'm looking to get into work in retail or hospitality, as I would like a job where I can work with people and help the community. I have had help in the past from the care system and the council, but it feels exciting to get support from Beam to help me get my foot on the ladder and into work.