Not in work and looking for a job?
If you’re looking to get back into the workplace, you’ll find all the support you need here. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been out of work for a while, or if you want to switch gears and try something new – you can get some great help and advice to ensure your CV stands out, and there’s plenty of training and learning opportunities available.
National Support
Job Centre Plus
Find a job
If you’re looking for a new opportunity, discover full- and part-time vacancies via the Job Centre.
Visit their websiteNational Careers Service
Explore careers, skills and more
These services provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.
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Local Support
Forwards
Disability employment support
Forwards is an all age, all disability employment service. Our vision is to enable people with disabilities and health conditions to achieve their employment aspirations
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Work and Health Programme
Support for those with physical disabilities and mental health issues
The Work and Health Programme helps those referred by the Job Centre to get back into work, offering vital training and advice, and provides additional support when you’re in employment.
Visit their websiteGoing the Extra Mile (GEM)
Employment support in Gloucestershire
The Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Project is committed to helping people overcome challenges to employment and move them closer towards or into work, including self-employment.
Find out moreAsk Us
Free, fast information service
Ask Us enquiry service can help with finding organisations and activities in the local area, business contact help, consumer information and job-hunting information.
Visit their websiteGlosjobs
Looking for for local jobs
GlosJobs is the largest online job advertiser in Gloucestershire with thousands of jobs offered every day.
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Learning and Training
Adult Education in Gloucestershire
Basic skills training
Adult Education in Gloucestershire provides learning for individuals, employers and communities, with a number of free courses available to eligible learners.
Visit their websiteGloucestershire College
Support for jobseekers
Whether you're unemployed, looking to change career, or have recently been made redundant, Gloucestershire College offers a wide range of courses that can give you the skills and confidence to get the job you want.
Visit their websiteSouth Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Employability
At SGS College we are dedicated to helping you gain the right knowledge and expertise to succeed. We offer a range of part-time short courses designed to make you more employable, while also providing you with qualifications to help you stand out from the crowd. Join one of our exciting courses today to boost your confidence and increase your knowledge to assist you in achieving the career you always wanted.
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Outreach and community
Learn more about how higher education can help you get the career you want, with a diverse range of activities and events that are suitable for students of all ages and abilities.
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