Hi, my name is jo300! Any ideas about what work I could do?

jo300
jo300 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited March 10 in Work

Hi my name is Jo and I am severely sight impaired and have mobility issue. I am currently seeking work and a part time work from home job would be ideal. I had to give up work as a trained nurse. Any ideas please?

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  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 3,212 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/130798/hi-my-name-is-jo300

    Hi and a very warm welcome to the community

    Very sorry you had to give up your job.

    I hope you find an alternative that suits you

  • jo300
    jo300 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Thanks. I have no idea what sort of job would suit me as I have only ever been a nurse!

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 7,204 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @jo300, welcome to the community. Sorry to hear you had to give up work, that must have been tough. I hope you're coping okay so far.

    Scope has a page of disability friendly employers that you might like to have a look through:

    Finding a job when you are disabled | Disability charity Scope UK

    We also have some employment support services in case you might like some support:

    Employment support services | Disability charity Scope UK

    I might be biased as I work for a charity, but I found charities more understanding of health needs when I was searching for jobs. Perhaps there is a health-related charity out there that might need some admin support? Your experience as a nurse could be really useful.

    Sometimes it can be good to make a list or chat through with someone what your skills are and what you like doing, that can help narrow things down a little.

    I hope you can find something soon 😊

  • jo300
    jo300 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Thanks Rosie for your advice l was helpful. At the age of 53 and sight impaired I fear I am unemployable!

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