This page lists support for those looking for jobs and experience, who need help with an application and guidance for your career options.
We list many events and services on this website from other organisations and we do this in good faith. Please be aware that a listing on this website is not a service endorsement or recommendation. We urge you to do your own research about all organisations before using their services and to check the times and dates of events with them before attending them. We rely on service providers to tell us if their service provision or contact details change. Good places to check organisations include: the Care Quality Commission, Check a Trade, the Charity Commission and for each sector there is usually a professional service regulator, for example the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Southampton City Council’s Employment Support Team has been supporting clients and employers in Southampton since 1990. They work with adults and young people, supporting them to find and retain suitable paid or voluntary employment and/or training. Read more
The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans, and their families. Information on mobility aids, equipment grants and home adaptations. Read more
This outlines your human rights under current legislation with specific regard to individuals with caring responsibilities Read more
Did you know? 1 in 9 in your workforce will be caring for someone who is older, disabled or seriously ill. Resources for employers. Read more
CLEAR is an approved Adult Learning Provider for a range of short courses which are primarily aimed at increasing the skills needed for work and volunteering opportunities. The majority of CLEAR courses are funded. Many of the courses have a high ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) element embedded in the course. Read more
Some TED ed videos on improving communication skills to effectively communicate with others. Read more
Working to encourage integration and equality between deaf and hearing people in all areas of life. deafPLUS provide a range of services from advocacy to employment, equipment to information and advice. Read more
Mind's free Guides to Wellness Action Plans Read more
The Experts by Experience programme takes individuals with firsthand experience as service users on Care Quality Commission inspections to help compile reports on the standard of care provision, by speaking directly to users of the service and giving users’ opinions a voice Read more
This service employs occupational health professionals who consult with employees and identify obstacles preventing the employee from returning to work Read more
Useful guidance for parent carers of a child with autism seeking flexible working conditions Read more
This e-learning programme has been developed to further support the theoretical component of each standard of the Care Certificate, and is freely available to staff in the health and care sectors. It is based on the Care Certificate workbook, which was developed by Health Education England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health. Read more
MOOCs are a way of accessing free online courses from universities around the world. Read more
Studying online can be easier to fit in around caring than a classroom based course. Carers Trust has rounded up some useful links for carers. Read more
The PITMAN Training Centre in Southampton run fully funded IT Training courses for unemployed individuals in receipt of certain benefits Read more
The Hampshire PA Finder is managed by Hampshire County Council and is now available for Southampton residents to use. It is for anyone looking for a personal assistant or for people who may be looking for work. Read more
FREE phone support in Southampton on housing, benefits, debts, employability and social connection. Phone this free line 0191 731 1958. Read more
IMHES is delivered within the Southampton Community Mental Health Teams. Their aim is to engage with people with mental health issues earlier to prevent them falling out of employment, to find work or training and to maintain their employment status. Read more
Job Club and Tea & Tech Read more
This page gives information on CLEAR’s Advice and Employment service Read more
The Life Skills service commissioned by Southampton City Council provides support to adults with learning disabilities who want to explore paid employment, further education and voluntary work. We also support individuals to increase their independence skills, including travelling independently and community or leisure access. Read more