Being made redundant?
Being made redundant can be difficult, frustrating and upsetting, and can leave you feeling adrift and unsure where to go next.
We’ve got lots of useful resources to help you figure out your next steps and get back into the workplace, from assistance in finding a new job to training and learning opportunities.
National Support

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.
Visit the Job Centre Plus websiteThe 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.
Download the leafletMoney 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.
Visit the MAPS 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.
Visit the National Careers Service websiteMoney Advice Service
For free guidance you can trust
For free advice on:
Benefits
Visit the Money Advice Service website
Everyday money
Family & care
Homes
Money troubles
Pensions & retirement
Savings
Work
Local Support

Forwards
Disability employment support
Forwards is an all age, all disability service, supporting people with disabilities to achieve their employment dreams.
Visit the Forwards 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.
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 websiteLibrary 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.
Visit the Ask Us page
Learning and Training

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.
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 websiteGloucestershire 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.
Visit the GEL 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 website