Organisations that can support you in finding a job

Looking for work can seem daunting, especially if you haven't worked for a while, or have recently been made redundant. 

In Aldershot and Farnborough there is support available. We have listed some below:

The Vine Centre

My Space and Helping Hand are delivered by The Vine Centre in Aldershot, providing a whole range of services to help you to apply for jobs:

• Identifying skills
• Support to create your own CV
• Online job applications
• Interview practice
• Developing basic skills in literacy, numeracy and digital

1-1 appointments available on Mondays, 10am to 3pm

The Vine Centre also have their own in-house training where you can learn how to become a barista and volunteer in their café space, or get your Level 1 and 2 food hygiene certificate. Not only can you gain certification but you will also improve confidence and self-esteem. All helping you to prepare for your next role, or volunteering position.

For more information, call 01252 400196, email info@thevinecentre.org.uk or visit The Vine Centre website.

Neurodivergent Job Club

This specialist job club is run by Equal Potential to support anyone aged 18+ diagnosed with (or suspected to have) a neurodivergent condition (such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or similar) and would like help in securing employment.

The job club meets every Wednesday morning (term-time only) in Farnborough Library. If you would like to join, please feel free to turn up on the day, or fill in the form on the Neurodivergent Job Club website to find out more.

M3 Job Club

The M3 Job Club is a community based charity organisation, which supports business professionals in the north Hampshire and surrounding areas back into the workplace, following redundancy or other challenges arising from leaving their place of employment.

There is a 16 week business-focused and coaching-led programme run 3 times a year by professionals, from various small and large businesses, who all donate their time for free. 

Find out more on the M3 Job Club website.

Connect to Work

Connect to Work is a fully funded voluntary programme to support disabled people, or people with health conditions, and individuals with complex barriers aged 18+ to move into and maintain employment.

It also provides support if you are in work but at risk of losing your employment, helping you to retain your job.

Connect to Work offers:

• Individualised, one-to-one support tailored to each participant needs
• Up to 12 months of personalised support
• In-work support for participants and employers to help people stay in work
• Sustainable employment outcomes through ongoing support for both residents and employers

Find out more and register for support here

National Careers Service

The National Careers 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.

You can also visit the National Careers Service website.

Waythrough

Formerly Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough's employment services focus on getting you into employment at a pace that’s right for you and/or getting you to retain your current job by facilitating a support package with your employer.

Their services don't exclude people on the basis of diagnosis or supposed 'work readiness'. They support anyone who wants to get, or stay in, work. They empower the people they support to find purpose, regain positive attitudes towards life that build on their strengths to improve life skills, independence, autonomy and hope for the future.

Find out more on the Waythrough 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. You can access:

• Your own dedicated employment adviser who will stay with you every step of the way
• Specialist recruitment advice
• Local employment opportunities
• Ongoing assessments to understand your needs
• 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
• The wellbeing support team

If you would like to use this scheme, please speak to your Job Centre Plus Work Coach and they will refer you.

Support for Armed Forces

The Career Transition Partnership brings together expert personal support, employers and training providers to help those who serve resettle into civilian life.

Forces Employment Charity provides lifelong employment advice to the armed forces community and supports veterans in the justice system. All support is provided regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving. 

The British Forces Resettlement Service provide the Armed Forces Community (AFC) with a great opportunity to meet and network with employers. Their services are open to service leavers, reserve forces, veterans, civilian MOD employees, partners and families. Registration is free! 

Building Heroes provide training leading to a gateway of construction employment opportunities. Their nearest location for courses is Basingstoke.