Hey I’m Zara, the in work support advisor on the Elevate team.
Basically, I support people in recovery with employment retention and personal development. This can include practical support on developing employability skills such as building a CV or interview techniques. I can also give guidance on appropriate workplace behaviour and dealing with work-related issues.
Additionally, I offer ongoing social and emotional support for both work and non-workplace issues.
Everyone is different and needs different support, so I like to make sure that everything I do is tailored to the individual either through “light touch” to “more intensive.”
In the office I like to help out everyone even making the tea and coffee, although it could just be an excuse for me to have another coffee. All the caffeine helps fuel the different fitness challenges that I take up for charity though. So far I’ve completed marathons (walking), fun runs, Spartans and have an abseil booked next.
It helps that I’ve got a dog that I can take on all the long walks and runs to help me train, I’ve even turned into somewhat of a dog photographer. I’m sure I’ll show you all the pictures if you ask.