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
- City Council Employment Team
Works with disabled people and those with long term health conditions who need intensive support to gain or sustain employment. - 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.
- RBLI Employment Solutions
RBLI Employment Solutions is a specialist division of Royal British Legion Industries. They offer tailored support for people who have health needs or disabilities to gain and sustain employment. - Scope - Support for disabled people returning to work
Housing association
- Southdown Housing - Supported Employment
Southdown helps vulnerable and disabled people to overcome barriers that can prevent them from accessing work or learning opportunities.
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
- Age UK - Help with looking for work
Advice from Age UK on from finding work, applying for benefits and setting up your own business. - Jobs, training, careers, childcare and voluntary opportunities
An online search facility.
Young people
- Tomorrow's people
Help and support for young people wanting to get into work.
Providing you with information to help you and your family live longer, healthier, more comfortable lives

