Being made redundant?

Job Centre Plus

Rapid Response Service

If you’ve been made redundant, get help finding a new job and find out if you’re eligible for further support.

The Job Finding Support Service

Digital resources, practical advice and UK-wide vacancies to help you navigate your way back into employment

You will benefit from a package of services tailored to your specific needs. The service is delivered digitally (online and over the phone) so that you have the flexibility to access the service at a time to suit you.

Money and Pensions Service

Money and Pensions Advice

The Money and Pensions Service’s (MAPS) vision is “Everyone making the most of their money and pensions.“They are an arm’s-length body, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, with a joint commitment to ensuring that people throughout the UK have guidance and access to the information they need to make effective financial decisions over their lifetime. 

National Careers Service

Explore careers, skills and more

These services provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.

Money Advice Service

For free guidance you can trust

For free advice on:

Benefits
Everyday money
Family & care
Homes
Money troubles
Pensions & retirement
Savings
Work

Forwards

Disability employment support

Forwards is an all age, all disability service, supporting people with disabilities to achieve their employment dreams.

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.

Work 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.

Library Service - Ask Us

Ask Us: free, fast information service

Ask Us can provide job seekers with a list of companies in a specific geographic area that specialise within a particular sector or industry e.g. Construction companies in Cheltenham, the list can include details such as address, email, website and phone numbers. Unfortunately, they cannot guarantee that the companies will have job vacancies therefore it is the responsibility of the individual to contact any companies of interest using the information provided on the list to enquire about vacancies.

Adult Education in Gloucestershire

Basic skills training

Adult Education in Gloucestershire, delivered by Gloucestershire County Council (GCC), provides learning for individuals, employers and communities, with a number of free courses available to eligible learners.

Gloucestershire 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.

Gloucestershire Enterprise Limited

Short courses for key skills

Gloucestershire Enterprise Ltd (GEL) provides practical high quality, affordable training courses and qualification development programmes to businesses of all sizes, types and sectors in Gloucestershire and beyond.

South 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.