Ways back into employment
Being out of work can affect not just the amount of money you have, but also your health and self-confidence. There are lots of agencies that can provide you with help to find a job.
Cornwall Works is the gateway to a range of organisations that can help people overcome any barriers to work. They give advice free of charge and can help with anything from health problems to grants for work equipment.
Telephone: 01872 355015
Website: http://www.cornwallworks.org.uk/
Jobcentre Plus can offer support to people that are unemployed, and give intensive support to those that have been out of work for more than six months. They also have a database of available jobs in the area. Telephone for Jobcentre: 0845 604 3719
Telephone for jobsearch: 0845 606 0234
Website:
http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk/homepage.aspx?sessionid=85242474-e1e6-4c70-8f45-ee8695a640ab&pid=4 If you need to brush up your literacy and numeracy skills Link into Learning can help. They offer courses in everything from computer skills to preparing a CV. Most of the courses are free. They have over 30 centres across Cornwall. Click on the link below for their contact details.
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7639 Local colleges also have courses to help you get back into work, and will be able to advise you if you are thinking about re-training for a different career. Again some of courses may be free.
Penwith and Truro College
Telephone: 01736 335000/ 01872 267000
Website:
http://www.penwith.ac.uk/ Cornwall College
Telephone: 0845 223 2567
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http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/cc/index.php?page=_Home Volunteering can help you brush up on your skills, gain experience and looks great on your CV. Organisations such as Volunteer Cornwall and Penwith Volunteer Bureau can help you find a placement that will suit your interests and needs.
Telephone: East - 01579 344818 Mid: 01726 71087 West: 01209 217614
Website:
http://www.volunteercornwall.org.uk/ Penwith Housing Association also offers support and training to residents through its ASPIRE scheme. Full details can be found via this link.
Starting a new job can seem daunting with so many different things to consider. The Money Advice Service provides a useful guide, which is available here:
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Money Advice Service
