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 the Job Centre Plus websiteArmy – Be the Best
Do something different.
Are you craving a new adventure? Do you want to travel the world, and take your fitness to the next level? Joining the Army is different from most jobs. You don’t just have colleagues – you make best mates. And you don’t just get brilliant training and support, you get somewhere to call home.
Everybody who joins the Army is first and foremost a soldier. But we need lots of different skills and, like all teams, we work by placing people in positions where they can make the best use of those skills. Ever thought about being a cyber engineer, port operator or recovery mechanic?
From combat roles to communications, there’s a place for everyone in the Army. We need people in:
• Combat
Visit the British Army website
• Engineering
• HR, Finance & Support
• Intelligence, Communications & IT
• Medical
• Logistics & Support
• MusicDWP employability support delivered by Seetec Pluss
Work and Health Programme – JETS
Employability Programme Leaflet
Restart Scheme
Work and Health ProgrammeNational Careers Service
Explore careers, skills and more
These services provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.
Visit the National Careers Service website
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
Visit the Forwards website
Going 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.
Visit the GEM websiteWork and Health Programme
Support for those with physical disabilities and mental health issues
The Work and Health Programme, delivered by Prospect Training, 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 the Prospect websiteAsk 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 the Ask Us pageGlosjobs
Looking for local jobs?
GlosJobs is the largest online job advertiser in Gloucestershire with thousands of jobs offered every day.
Visit the Glosjobs websiteIPS Employment Services GHC NHS Foundation Trust
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Services
IPS supports client’s with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) who are under the care of Secondary Mental Health Services within Gloucestershire into paid employment.Client’s receiving care from Specialist Teams such as Early Interventions, GRiP, Eating Disorders, Assertive Outreach Teams, Forensic Teams and the Perinatal Services are all included and our Employment Specialist supports the client’s to look for paid employment as well as support client’s to sustain their current employment. The services we provide include:
• Job Searches.
• Support to Write CVs, Cover Letters and Personal Statements.
• Support to access Benefits Advice.
• Support to apply for jobs and prepare for Job Interviews.
• Support to Find and Retain Paid Employment.
• Support to Build Confidence around returning to Work.
• Support with Self – Employment.
• Support with Job Retention.Find out more about us on: - www.ghc.nhs.uk/ips
Visit the IPS website
Learning and Training
Adult Education in Gloucestershire
Basic skills training
Adult Education in Gloucestershire, part of Gloucestershire County Council (GCC), provides learning for individuals, employers and communities, with a number of free courses available to eligible learners.
Visit the GCC 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 the Gloucestershire College 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.
Visit the SGS websiteUniversity of Gloucestershire (UoG)
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.
Visit the UoG website