Good news stories
Across North Wales, people with learning disabilities are securing meaningful, well‑matched paid jobs through the North Wales Supported Employment Service — and these stories share their journeys in their own words. These stories and short films highlight the real difference well matched paid work can make to people’s wellbeing, confidence, independence and quality of life.
Ynys Mon and Gwynedd: Agoriad Cyf
My name is Megan and I work as a Kitchen Assistant at Dyffryn Nantlle. I enjoy going for walks, visiting the cinema or theatre, playing video games and going on holiday.
I love my new job. The shifts suit me. I am now working everyday Monday to Friday. It was hard not working for 6 months but I am now back in the swing of it!
My name is Lewis and I work as a Production Assistant at South Caernarfon Creameries. I enjoy watching rugby, going out socialising, gardening and growing my own vegetables.
Moving into paid employment has given me something positive to focus on and made me feel proud of what I have achieved.
Denbighshire and Conwy: CoOptions
My name is Shayna and I work as a cleaner at Bryn Euryn Nursery and Café. I like going for walks, going to the theatre and shopping and meeting up with my friends and family.
I have more independence now that I have more money and my confidence has grown as I’m getting used to the buses.
Flintshire and Wrexham: HFT
My name is Sophie and I work as a shopkeeper at a Nisa Local. Having just left residential college, I was excited to find my first paid job. Getting a job as a shop keeper is really important to me, I want to feel like a real adult and work like my mum does, now I have a job, my dream has come true, I am so happy and proud of myself.
My name is Natalie and work as a Catering Assistant for Newydd Catering. I am a single mom and love spending time with my children. I have really enjoyed my job, my confidence that I can do it is through the roof and it is the right job for me. I have some very good friends and will spend my spare time with them; they are my support circle.
My name is Thomas and I work as an administration assistant for an accountant. I enjoy watching formula 1 on TV, I am also a Manchester United and Wrexham Football Club supporter and enjoy watching the games, enjoy being independent, and my job helps me with this. I have my own money and feel proud of what I have done.