Finding and applying for work
Looking for work can seem daunting, especially if you haven't worked for a while, or have recently been made redundant. In Hart, there is lots of help available listed below. These and other organisations that can help you back into work, offering one-on-one or group support.
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service website contains advice for anyone looking to choose or change their career. The service offers free advice and guidance on careers, skills and the labour market for all adults. To make a free telephone appointment or find out more about what support they offer, call 0800 100 900. Lines are open seven days a week from 8am to 10pm.
Local Jobcentre Plus
Visit the Jobcentre Plus Job Help website for a range of support and to search latest vacancies. If you want to visit in person, there are two offices locally:
For hints and tips on applying for jobs visit the Job Help website. You can also access the latest jobs registered with Job Centre Plus on the Government's find a job website
Fedcap - Restart Scheme
The Restart Scheme provides tailored support to help you find work if you have been claiming Universal Credit for 12 to 18 months.
If you would like to access this scheme, please speak to your Job centre Plus Work Coach and they will refer you to the Fedcap Employment Restart-scheme
You can access:
- a dedicated employment adviser who will stay with you every step of the way
- specialist recruitment advice
- access to local employment opportunities
- ongoing assessments to understand your needs
- access to an online career portal, the Fedcap Hub
- a range of personal support from local and specialist services
- financial health support and budgeting
- business start-up and self-employment advice
- skills support and training
- improved job searching skills
- access to the Wellbeing Support team
Job Centre Disability Employment Advisor
If you are disabled and need extra employment support, your local Jobcentre can put you in touch with one of their Disability Employment Advisers (DEAs). They can help you find work or gain new skills, even if you have been out of work for a long time, or if you have little or no work experience. More information on the Focus on Disability website.
Jobs Go Public
Vacancies are advertised on Jobs Go Public, along with many other public sector roles and opportunities across Hampshire.
Agency Central
You can find information on a wide range of recruitment agencies, and you can search by sector and location to find the right one for you. To search for an agency, visit the Agency Central website.
Have you, or someone in your family, been a member of the Armed Forces?
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. As a reservist, veteran or a family member there is a range of local support available to you. We are working with forces-friendly employers and partners to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
Please let your work coach know if you or someone in your family has served in the Armed Forces. Your work coach has access to a local ‘Armed Forces Champion’ and can let you know what support there is available locally.
You can also find out more on our Armed Forces, veteran and families pages