employment
and training
Searching for a new job can seem daunting and stressful. We want to help you to get the information, help and advice you need to find the job you want. Training is also often available for people wanting to go back to work or change careers.
Help with finding the right job for you
www.kentconnection.com gives you access to a wide variety of jobs in Kent. You can register your details for e-mail alerts of suitable jobs. The site also provides useful advice on looking for work. Included is information on completing application forms, writing CVs and how to best present yourself at interviews, as well as contact details and links to other organisations that can help you find work.
Jobcentre Plus is part of the Department for Work and Pensions, bringing together employment and benefit services for people of working age. It provides a professional and modern service for employers and those seeking work. Visit www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk or call 0845 6060 234.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a fantastic way to learn new skills to help you find a new job. You will also meet new people and enjoy new experiences whilst getting involved in supporting your local community.
There is a wide variety of volunteering opportunities available to suit whatever skills you already have, or you could try something you’ve never done before.
If you’d like to know what is available in your area, contact your local volunteer centre.Details are available from www.volunteercentreskent.org.uk or visit your local Gateway.
Apprenticeships
There is a wide variety of apprenticeships available to help you gain a qualification and skills whilst being paid. For more information visit the Department for Employment and Learning’s website: www.delni.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsni
Kent County Council’s Key Training Services also run successful apprenticeship programmes both within the council and with hundreds of other employers throughout Kent. To learn more visit www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-learning/youth-services/work-based-learning, e-mail keytrainingservices@kent.gov.uk or call free on 0800 7314297.
Graduates
Large employers often run graduate programmes where you can work and develop skills for your future career development. Kent County Council runs the Kent Graduate Programme on an annual basis - for more information visit www.kent.gov.uk
Some universities offer access to their careers advice service, although there may be a charge for this. www.kentgrads.org.uk provides a database of previous graduate employers. You can use this list to target graduate supportive employers.
RBLI Employment Solutions
RBLI (Royal British Legion Industries) Employment Solutions works with employers to provide job opportunities for people with a health condition or a disability. It provides skilled advisers to help with employment and training advice and support.
To find out more or to arrange an appointment with an advisor call 0800 319 6841 or visit www.rbli.co.uk
