Recession – jobs and training
Helping residents find jobs is a top priority.
Are you looking for work?
Slivers of Time
an agency matching workers wanting to work flexibly and local employers looking for flexible short term workers.
Employment support for homeseekers
Housing options offer information and support for homeseekers, including lone parents.
Council job opportunities
Apply online for council jobs
Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus has a key role to help people in the current economic situation. Their priority is to ensure that people receive the benefits they are entitled to and the support and training necessary to get back to work as quickly as possible.
To search for jobs, use the Jobcentre Plus link above or call the Jobcentre Plus Telephone Jobsearch service on 0845 6060 234. The site also offers information on help with training and benefits for people of working age.
Directgov - First time in the job market
From job loss to job gain - books to help you with finding a job
Worried about your job?
Citizens Advice Bureau
provides free confidential and independent advice about employment and other problems. CAB can help you understand your employment rights, benefits entitlements, insolvency payments, income-related and contributions-based job seekers allowance, and redundancy. Includes and employment advice guide.
Advice and Employment Shepherds Bush
provides free and independent legal advice on debt and welfare rights, plus advice and support for residents seeking help with accessing employment or who require support to remain in work.
020 8753 5910
338 Uxbridge Road, W12 7LL
Directgov - Dealing with redundancy
TUC - Coping with the economic downturn. Offers lots of advice and signposting if you're facing redundancy.
Need help with training and skills?
Careers Advice Direct
offers impartial information on courses and careers, as well as job profiles, CV Builder, forums and podcasts. Call 0800 100 900.
The Open University 'Re-launch'
a new initiative to help people top up their skills. 'Re-launch' gives access to free educational resources, top tips for getting jobs and advice about seeking grants for fee-paying courses.
Consider volunteering
If your work situation has changed, it might be a good opportunity to do something completely different. Volunteering offers practical advantages such as developing new skills, building confidence and boosting future career options, as well as helping people feel good about themselves. It provides structure and routine, learning opportunities and can help improve feelings of self-esteem.
H&F Volunteer Centre
020 8741 9876
Enquiries@hfvc.co.uk
London Voluntary Sector Centre
020 7700 8107
Fax: 020 7700 8108
www.lvsc.org.uk
Do-it.org.uk
a national database of volunteering opportunities, offering over a million chances to volunteer country-wide.
Timebank a national charity which inspires people to volunteer and helps find the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. Call 0845 456 1668.
Page last updated: 24/09/2010
