About This is Me Agency

In 2019, our director and founder Michelle set out to create a new business that would support and enable people with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and barriers to work.

Having been a support worker herself, Michelle had seen the Access To Work programme in action, and saw the difference it could make to people's lives.

With this in mind, This Is Me Agency was born – to empower clients to reach their full potential, help clients gain meaningful support and create a great network of clients and support workers in the process.

Our values

Passion

Passionate about our work, motivated by the impact our work can have on clients’ lives.
Enthusiasm

Approach client relations with enthusiasm and high energy.
Understanding

Understanding the challenges clients face, approach everything we do with empathy and compassion.
Drive

Determined that each client has the potential for success and are driven to support people to achieve that potential.

Director & Founder Michelle Dobson

"Hello, I’m Michelle and I’m the Director and founder of the This is Me Supported Employment Agency. I know first-hand that receiving support to help you achieve your goals when you feel like everything is against you and when you have nowhere to turn – the impact is incredible. I truly believe that everyone should be able to work if they want to no matter what their disability and this is absolutely possible with the right training and support."
Business Manager Michelle Wade

"Hi, I’m Michelle and after 3 years of being a self-employed Support Worker I am now working as Business Manager. My role is to help with the overall running of the business, ensuring continuous improvement and quality customer service."
Client Onboarding Support Tessa Aston

"Hi, I’m Tessa and after joining This is Me as Office Manager, I am now part of the Client onboarding team, meeting new clients and supporting them through their access to work application."
Client Onboarding Support Kelly Bainbridge

"Hello, I’m Kelly and I’m part of the Client Onboarding Support team. Here at This Is Me Agency I will possibly be the first person clients talk to or contact as my job is to greet, meet with and find out about the clients "
Support Worker Michael Harland

"I support clients to achieve their goals whilst making sure I understand their barriers."
Support Worker Pamela Harper

"I enable clients to complete their day-to-day tasks and fulfil the requirements of their roles in a manageable way within the work environment."
Support Worker Beth Crowther

"Hi, I'm Beth and I support clients with a range of different tasks, enabling them to overcome barriers and thrive within the workplace."
Junior Administrator Lewis Richardson

"As a junior administrator, I help with all administrative tasks"
Office Administrator Sadie Browell

"Hi, I'm Sadie. I will likely be your first point of contact if you call us by phone or visit our office. I look after all the office/admin, supporting the entire team."
Client Welfare Co-ordinator Rebecca Murphy

"Hi, I’m Rebecca and I work in client welfare. We will likely be introduced when you have received your award from Access to Work. I will help match you with the right support worker. I am a consistent point of contact for you if you have any questions throughout your time at This is Me Agency"
Client Welfare Co-ordinator Daniel Luke

"Hi, I'm Dan, a Client Welfare Co-Ordinator at This is Me Agency. A huge part of my role is to become a point of contact for our clients and our support workers throughout their time with This is Me. I find our clients the right support from the right person, enabling them to be successful within their business or employment. I'm on hand to answer any questions and to ensure the support provided continues to meet the needs of the client. "
Finance / Accounts Administrator Shirley Hope

"I’m Shirley and I’m new to This Is Me Agency. I work in the accounts department doing all things finance related including invoicing and payments."
Finance / Accounts Administrator Lauren Dent

"Hello, I’m Lauren and I work in the Finance Department at This is Me Agency. My role is to process all the monthly claims and make sure all our lovely support workers get paid on time! Anything Finance related, just give me a shout and I am more than happy to help!"