The services offered to Job-seekers are -

• A Job-seeker Preparation, Job Search and In-work support programme. 

• In work support.

• In my corner service.

Stage One is the preparation programme. This is delivered in three sessions and it requires the job-seeker to do some research and take some action. It includes some exercises. The focus is on particular job and employer matching. Each session would take about 90 minutes but this would depend on the job-seeker. The job-seeker would also need to allow some research time and some visit time to a workplace.  The third session includes completing an introductory video profile to introduce them to an employer.

• The term of this stage is 3x approximately 90 minute sessions during the first four weeks. 

Stage Two is an actual job-search and connection service. I support the job-seeker by - 

• Assisting them by producing an employer pack with their current CV and their first part material. 

• Connecting in with job-seekers to confirm ideas, leads and the direction of their job search and generally supporting them in their job search. 

• Connecting with employers by phone, email, on line applications & face to face to try to gain interviews. 

• Introducing them to employers and supporting them at an interview. 

• The term of this stage is for 26 weeks from job search start and in conjunction with Stage 3.

Stage Three is an in-work support service. We support the now new employee and employer by - 

• Connecting frequently with both the employee and employer to ensure the health and wellbeing of the employment relationship. If there are any issues we  will work with the parties to help correct these. 

• Session four: In Work Obligations. You have your job now so what now? 1x 60 minute session. 

• The term of this stage is for 26 weeks  from job search start in conjunction with stage 2. 

Managing Consultant – Kim Dyball: youthABLE.

• $165. (Funding may be available, plus GST).

• Bookings through Selwyn.

A professional reading CV is important for the overall presentation of any job-seeker to an employer. Kim’s CV style reflects a balanced approach as it focuses on who people are and what they will bring to an employment relationship rather than just a focus on qualifications and previous experiences. 

Kim is a well known advocate for disability with a lived experience.  Her CV service includes an initial meeting to get to know the person and any background, formatting and preparation of the CV and a follow up consultation. 

Two session workshop

Facilitator – Christine Sidwell: People Solutions. 

• $400  (Funding may be available, plus GST)

• Bookings through Selwyn.

Have you ever not done something that you really wanted to do but you talked yourself out of it?  Or have you gone ahead and done it but you didn’t do your best ‘work’ at the interview or the audition or within a team?  You are not alone.  Literally our lives are made up of countless decisions and then actions that either take us closer to our dreams or further away from those dreams.  

I am recommending the services of an expert, through her own business People Solutions, who has been working closely with theatrical performers (having previously been one herself), athletes who have high potential to be international representatives, through to people in the workplace who are striving to perform at their best whoever they may be. Christine works closely with people to help them learn how they can bust through the barriers that are holding them back. 

Review - From a job-seeker parent 2023:

I recently attended Christine Sidwell’s “Controlling Fear” workshop as a support person. My adult son has an intellectual disability and is currently seeking employment. I was impressed with Christine’s knowledge, patience and skill in guiding my son. I believe she has made a real difference to his self-confidence and has given him easy strategies to help him in not only job interviews but in many situations that may challenge him.

Review - From a support worker of a job-seeker 2022:

WOW !! Yesterday was amazing- I’m so impressed after all these years in disability sector and this is the first training I’ve been to that’s addressed our thinking !!!!  Thank you Christine.  Andrew and I have already have a couple of reflections on what he was thinking about. Thanks again for yesterday and all you have put into this training package!

Review - A parent of a job-seeker: Thames 2022:

I see he is more confident having completed Christine Sidwells course. Yippee!  In fact he is taking it seriously. 

One follow up and refresher sessions

Facilitator – Christine Sidwell: People Solutions. 

• TBA

• Bookings through Selwyn.

This is a follow up and refresher session to Christine Sidwell's Controlling Fear by Believing in Yourself workshop. Completed by phone video or face to face.  A valuable session to bring to the front of mind again and reinforce the learnings from the first two session.