Support programmes
Government support programmes
National network of mental health coordinators in Jobcentre Plus
Travel and childcare costs to take up training
The Work Programme now replaces nearly all the previous Government employment support schemes for those out of work and on welfare benefits
Work Choice provides a tailored, coherent range of specialist employment services which can respond more flexibly to the individual needs of disabled people and their employers and make better use of resources.
Work Clubs is a Great Britain wide initiative which aims to support the development of a network of locally led community based support for the unemployed which will grow organically.
Work Together is a Great Britain Jobcentre Plus initiative that encourages unemployed people to volunteer to improve their skills and employment prospects while they look for work.
Next Step – New Adult Careers Service
This service was launched on 1 August 2010. Next Step operates in England and replaces nextstep and the Careers Advice Service. It makes information, advice and resources available online as well as through advisers on the telephone and face to face, helping adults aged 19 and over (or 18 and over if a Jobcentre Plus customer) at any stage in their lives.
Other sources of support
For information on European Social Fund projects running in the English regions, Scotland or Wales contact TAEN or visit the ESF-works website
Skills Development Scotland offers the My Work of Work toolkit which assists people with every step of their career journey from researching careers to building CVs, discovering strengths and how they fit in with career goals. It also provides job search facilities and information on learning and training opportunities.
Lifeline Projects Ltd (Drugs/alcohol and homelessness)
Citizens Trust (Ex-offenders: pre-release)
CivvyStreet is a Royal British Legion website which provides information on employment support for ex-Service Personnel and the dependants of someone who has served or is still serving. The support offered includes advice on skills development, career options, funding, training and starting a business. There are also two grant schemes; Be the Boss, a government scheme delivered by the Royal British Legion, to assist those want to start their own business; and grants to help the unemployed and low skilled develop skills.
List of organisations supporting ex-Service personnel
Disclaimer
This site is for help and information only. It is not meant as an authoritative guide. It is not meant as an authoritative statement of the law, and future changes in the law and other programmes and initiatives could make it less accurate at times. TAEN, the Department for Work and Pensions and the European Social Fund take no responsibility for your use of the information. You should always take professional advice on any specific legal or financial matter.
