Getting into work

General advice

  • A4e
    Help with finding a job, managing your money, benefits advice for those returning to work, legal advice and lots more
  • Creating Futures
    Works with The Princes Trust, Job Centre Plus, The Probation Service, e2e, Learning and Skills Council & many other statutory & voluntary bodies to provide a range of different volunteering and employment opportunities throughout Sussex.
  • Directgov - Help and advice when applying for a job
    Job hunting, writing a cv, applying for jobs online, recruitment agencies, letters and application forms, making the most of your skills, and preparing for an interview.
  • Next Step careers advice
    Advice & support on training, planning a career and finding work.
  • The Shaw Trust
    Shaw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently.

Long term unemployed

  • Careers Development Group
    Careers guidance and job specific  training to the long-term unemployed and those seeking  a new career path, also provides sector route ways to employment.

Disabled people

Housing association

Offenders

  • Brighton and Hove Youth Offending Team
    Arranging fully paid, full-time work experience placements for young offenders (16-18 yrs) towards securing positive references or permanent jobs.
  • Creating Futures
    Works with The Princes Trust, Job Centre Plus, The Probation Service, e2e, Learning and Skills Council & many other statutory & voluntary bodies to provide a range of different volunteering and employment opportunities throughout Sussex.
  • Working Links
    Offers a range of employment support to ex-offenders, those who have suffered from substance & alcohol misuse, and homelessness. Mentoring, pre-employment training and a lone parent returner programme is also available.

Homeless

  • Brighton Housing Trust
    Providing catering and literacy & numeracy training for homeless/ex-homeless people.
  • Working Links
    Offers a range of employment support to ex-offenders, those who have suffered from substance & alcohol misuse, and homelessness. Mentoring, pre-employment training and a lone parent returner programme is also available.

Mental health conditions

  • Care Co-ops
    Support for individuals who have experienced mental health issues. Helps them to explore employment and training goals and develop confidence to achieve these goals.

Older people

Young people

Providing you with information to help you and your family live longer, healthier, more comfortable lives