Good News – Martina

Martina has been working as a cleaner for 12 years whilst raising her daughter on her own. Martina is from Czech Republic and has totally immersed herself in Scottish life. This wonder women was volunteering, works Part time and studying alongside raising her daughter and promoting Invest in Renfrewshire.

On near completion of her Open University Course in social care , Martina got in touch with Invest parents team, she was looking for support to get employment within the Social Care sector.

Martina has been enthusiastic and taken all advice offered on board, she embraced the 4 week Sector based workshop. Martina has also been spreading the positive work we do at Invest and passed our details to on to other parents for support. She was provided funding for interview clothes and new workwear, here she is showing off her new workwear and feeling good about herself.

“I studied my final year at University and I started to looking for a job in social care sector. I called to Invest in Renfrewshire, made an appointment.

Joan helped me with registration, CV and cover letter. She explained me how apply using for roles using Myjobscotland, how I wasn’t putting enough information in my answers. She offered me  for four weeks administration course what helped me to refresh my knowledge and provided interviews with council departments.

After course, I had three interviews and all were successful. I chose a job what is close to my heart. I have title from University and my dream job.

This picture is from my first day, on my way to work.

Thank you for all. Martina”