Success Stories

More South Australians than ever before have support to find employment, personal achievement and success, through CareerSystems. 

Steven

Steven has been with CareerSystems since 2007. During this time he has worked hard to develop his skills and self-confidence, allowing him to find employment with Bob Burns Blinds at St. Marys.

Steven joined Bob Burns Blinds as a team member in November last year. In the initial stages of Steven’s employment, CareerSystems were able to provide full time support for him, ensuring that Steven would find the position both interesting and fulfilling. As he learnt the requirements of his job, he developed the skills necessary to complete his tasks.  Some of the work that Steven has been involved with includes sorting and distributing security doors stock in the workshop and other areas and keeping the workshop areas safe and free of rubbish.  

Since his time with us, Steven has proved to be a valuable part of the team. CareerSystems still make regular contact to monitor Steven’s progress, but his great work ethic and fast developing skills have meant the contact time has become less since Steven first started. This has been helped significantly by the understanding and encouraging attitude of Steven’s supervisor, Shaun, and fellow workmates.  They have embraced and welcomed him into their work place. Shaun says “I am very happy with the placement of Steven into the business and the way Steven goes about his duties”, and Sandy our company manager has also endorsed Steven’s employment as a “positive outcome for us”.

Steven is now being given tasks that in the early stages of his employment would not have been expected. He has developed initiative to act on his own choosing while still completing his primary duties as per his initial placement.

Steven is a fantastic example that, with an empathetic work place, and the right client placement and support, nothing is impossible.   

Ben

Maybrook Lawn and Garden Maintenance is a family owned South Australian business offering a complete range of garden services, ensuring busy people can have a good looking garden all year round.

Ben, a keen car and music enthusiast, is committed and dedicated to his work and has been employed by manager Nick Hancock for seven months. Nick has recognised that Ben has many positive qualities to offer and has put Ben’s abilities and skills before his disability.

Ben’s duties as a groundskeeper include mowing, raking and ensuring the tools and work area are tidy and safe.

Ben loves his job and really respects and looks up to Nick.  Nick has provided Ben with employment, with great support as a mentor, and is someone that Ben can rely on for direction and guidance with other personal decisions.

“Having Ben on our team has really opened up my eyes to the fact that everybody has something to offer an employer and a work place. We enjoy having him around and he keeps me on my toes at work,” said Nick.

Ben’s Employment Consultant at CareerSystems assists Ben with all of his work related matters.  These include onsite support, liaising with Ben’s employer on a regular basis and keeping in contact with Ben to check his progress at work. In addition, help is also provided to assist Ben work through any workplace issues he may be having.

For more information or to register with CareerSystems call 1300 855 321 or email career-systems@bedfordgroup.com.au.

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