Staff Story

“Substation33 helps people who have been marginalised from mainstream employment. We give young people a place to actually feel safe.”

“YFS came from the local community in the first place and that is where its stayed. Yes, it’s changed and evolved, but at our core we are place-based, and that helps us meet people’s needs.”

“I’ve typically been more focussed on the environmental and technological aspects of my work, but seeing the change in people at Substation33, their progress as they move through the enterprise – it’s a powerful experience.”

“YFS doesn’t give up, doesn’t say it’s too difficult. We are persistent – I’m really proud of that.”

“The thing that underpins all of this is kindness – and being genuine, because people know when you're not. We all have a responsibility to tread lightly in this world.”

“A lot of people, understandably, can feel lost in a courtroom. I see the difference that our service makes.”

“When [university] students come in we try to give them the best possible placement so they are ready for whatever journey they take. You only get one chance to lay the foundations for your practice and you want to get that right.”

“I realised that I’m not in this world to make money for other people. I’m in this world to help people who are doing it tough.”

“Seeing colleagues and staff members evolve in their professional development – it is really satisfying, such a win-win scenario.”