My goal right now is to find a home and secure a good job. I don't want to be in a situation with nowhere to be anymore.
My housing situation has been really difficult to manage over the last few years. I was sofa surfing and in a supported hostel before being helped by the council into temporary accommodation. All of these situations have felt unstable and it's been so difficult to work on other areas of my life without having a more permanent place to live. I know that once I've established myself somewhere, things will be easier to focus on.
I haven’t always been this motivated to get things back on track. I’ve spent some time in a young offender institute in the past and I can say with confidence that I never want to be in a situation like that again. I know that I’m in a much better place now but I just need a bit of of help to get going. This is the first time I’ll be renting privately so I’m so grateful for the help in connecting me with a landlord and support with completing all the paperwork.
When I heard about the roles that Beam could help with, warehouse work sounded perfect for me. I’d love to start doing something practical, where I’m part of a larger team and very importantly start earning some money. I have a daughter who doesn’t live with me right now, but who I’d love to have come round to my new place some day. I know I'll get there in the end.