How DurhamEnable helped Aaron achieve meaningful employment in County Durham
How DurhamEnable helped Aaron achieve meaningful employment in County Durham Transcript.pdf
Aaron Robinson, aged 35, secured paid employment at Spennymoor Town Football Club with support from DurhamEnable. His goal was to find a job he enjoyed, and through personalised job coaching and guidance through the recruitment process, he successfully moved into a customer-facing role at the club.
Aaron now works behind the bar, serving customers, stocking fridges and supporting matchday operations. Ongoing in‑work support from DurhamEnable has helped him build confidence, develop skills and settle into a busy working environment, ensuring both Aaron and his employer feel supported.
Spennymoor Town Football Club has benefited from working with DurhamEnable by finding a motivated, reliable employee through tailored support that fit the needs of a fast-changing workforce; demonstrating how inclusive recruitment can help fill staffing gaps while creating meaningful opportunities for local people.
Aaron’s success highlights the wider impact of DurhamEnable’s supported employment service across County Durham. By helping people with disabilities and neurodiverse conditions access and sustain employment, DurhamEnable is improving independence, challenging perceptions and strengthening local communities. Aaron is now settled in a job he wanted to do and is proud to be working like anyone else.
