My name is Tony and I have done many job roles since leaving school. I think my last career being a Class 1 HGV driver was probably my longest at around 10 years’ service. Sobriety gave me many things including a new chance in life as well as a new outlook. And wanting to help others and give back, I decided to change my career. I was told about Acquiesce by a friend in recovery and came for an informal chat. From that informal chat I began to do some Bank work and gain a little experience in this field from a professional side, then with the care, patience and guidance of all the staff here I began to grow into the Support worker role. After a few months with continued support, I gave up driving and became a full-time member of staff. I am hugely grateful to be able to use my addiction experience to help others and for Acquiesce in guiding me and giving me the knowledge of how to do this in a professional way, also for helping me continue to grow.
