Employment advice

Links to local employment and job support in Central Bedfordshire:

 

The Disability Resource Centre offers training courses to improve confidence, gain new skills and to access support in progressing into employment.

Age UK Bedfordshire The Bromham Road office in Bedford has a trained team of staff and volunteers who can give independent advice on many topics for older people in Bedfordshire. . The Age UK website provides a page on work and learning information for people in later life; including looking for work,redundancy and external links for different classes and courses, including computer training.

Central Bedfordshire Council Providing employment advice and support to people who want to enter employment and/or seeking to improve their career.

Supported housing which was previously known as Bromford Support, this service has transitioned over to Central Bedfordshire Council and aims to support people who either have little or no experience of living independently, a history of homelessness or experiencing tenancy breakdown.

Directgov job search is a job search page where there are hundreds of job vacancies in Central Bedfordshire.

BRCC (PETE)– Voluntary Works. Helping people who have autism, a learning disability or a mental health condition to make progress towards the labour market.

Jobs22 give the opportunity for people to develop the skills that employers are looking for.

Links to online tools & useful websites:

 

Benefits Calculator – Find out what benefits you are entitled to.

Employment Allowance Calculator – You can add a number of employees and their salaries to see the overall effect on your payroll.

Job seeker’s allowance – The government provides job seekers allowance for those who are unemployed but are looking for employment.

Citizens Advice Guide includes information on rights at work, problems at work, when work comes to an end, young people & employment and many more sections.

Acas provides information, advice, training, conciliation and other services for employers and employees to help prevent or resolve workplace problems.

Pension Wise A free and impartial government service that helps you understand your new pension options.
The Pensions Advisory Service The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) is here to give people professional, independent and impartial help with their pensions – for free.
Employer Line Employer line offers help and support for employers and business owners.
Action for Blind People is a national charity with local reach, providing practical help and support to blind and partially sighted people of all ages. They offer visually impaired people help to find a job.
National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities.
Health and Safety Executive website has information regarding work related health and safety issues for many occupations and how to prevent health risks- such as dermatitis or asbestos related illnesses.
TCHC offers a range of government-funded services to employers, employees and job seekers. They can help in many areas such as redundancy, apprenticeships or training.
Community Voluntary Service is a community sector support organisation that develops, enables, promotes and supports local voluntary and community action across Bedfordshire.

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