Support for getting into work

If you are already on benefits ask your work coach or local jobcentre staff about support with finding a job, support with childcare fees and support for people with disabilities or health conditions, and training opportunities that can lead to employment.

See below for some useful links:

• Finding work: The Jobhelp website gives a wide range of jobsearch help and advice, including information about working in critical sectors and the latest vacancies. Visit Support, training and advice on finding your next opportunity - JobHelp

• Support with child care: Visit Help paying for childcare: Childcare you can get help paying for - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• If you are disabled, there may be extra help available, for example, Access to Work which helps people with disabilities at work.
  Visit Access to Work for Disabled for more information

• Improve your skills: For information to help you plan your career, build a CV and find a job go to www.gov.uk/career-skills-and-training

• Self Employment Search online for www.gov.uk/browse/business

• Apprenticeships Find out what is on offer: Education and Apprenticeships

• Voluntary work to help you get new skills: Find out what is on offer at Volunteer opportunities, rights and expenses: Find volunteer opportunities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Twitter: Follow @JCPJobsPlusMore to learn more about national employment opportunities and career information.

For help with benefits, employment, training, or childcare advice,  feel free to pop into one of the weekly drop-in sessions being held by our DWP Supporting Families Employment Advisers for some support. 

These take place: 

Mondays 10am - 12 at Meadows Family Hub

Tuesdays 10am - 12 at Hyson Green Family Hub

Wednesdays 10am - 12 at Bestwood Family Hub

Thursdays 10am - 12 at Broxtowe Family Hub

Just drop in for advice, information and support