employment advice, support and information
We have provided information on this page about some of the many employment and training opportunities which exist in the area. If you are looking for work or returning to work, need advice or guidance, or are looking for training opportunities in the area, then these pages are for you.
Please note that this information aims to provide a guide only on basic employment and training, and should not be taken as an authoritative statement of the law. We cannot accept responsibility for the services of those mentioned.
Please let us have your feedback on this information or if any of the links are broken - crossriver@lambeth.gov.uk.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
- Job Centres
Borough, London Bridge & Bermondsey
Tel: 020 7805 3600
Camberwell & Peckham
Tel: 020 7805 3300
Dulwich Job Centre
Tel: 020 8918 5700
Over 60s Employment Bureau
Tel: 020 7708 4556
Waterloo Job Shop, Lower Marsh
Tel: 020 7926 8760
- Job Centre Plus
Job Centre+ is about jobs and support for everyone of working age, aiming to give advice on work, training and benefits. Also provides information on the following: Jobseekers Allowance, Income support, Incapacity Benefit, Severe Disablement allowance, Maternity Allowance, Bereavement benefits, Industrial Injuries Disablement benefit, Invalid Care Allowance, Help for Lone parents, Help for Long term disabled and useful links to DWP and child support agency.
Tel: 0845 6060 234 for jobs
Tel: 0845 607 3051 for benefits
TRAINING INFORMATION
- ASSET
Advice and Support Services for Employment and Training. Aimed at residents and young people in the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. Accredited training in numeracy, literacy, ICT, web design, personal development, job preparation: job searches, applications and CV preparation, financial assistance and benefit advice.
Tel: 020 7737 9266
Drop in at Church Manor House, Ramsey House, Vassall Road Tel: 020 7737 4464 or
Angel Town Community Project, Unit 4, Warwick House, Overton Road
Tel: 020 7737 7977
- Lambeth Learning Guide
Lambeth Learning is a learning guide and resource facility for those who live and work in Lambeth. People and businesses alike will be able to find up to date and accurate information, links to local organisations, courses, facilities, learning guides, news and events to increase their knowledge and experience, making learning much more accessible.
- The Learning and Skills Council
Responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16 year olds in England.
Web: www.lsc.gov.uk
- Modern Apprenticeships
A wide range of information on modern apprenticeships for both young people (16-24) and employers. Modern apprenticeships can provide on the job learning in order to build knowledge and skills, gain qualifications whilst still earning money. Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of fields including administration, construction, customer service, engineering, finance, health and beauty, health care and public service, hospitality, manufacturing, media, recreation and travel and transport.
Tel: 08000 150 600
Web: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
- NVQs
A website providing the background to NVQs, why they exist and how they can help individuals and key players in the employment and training world.
Web: www.dfes.gov.uk/nvq
- New Entrepreneur Scholarships
Scheme to help budding entrepreneurs in deprived areas access business and management skills training, mentoring, advice and guidance. Candidates are enrolled onto free training courses. Available to anybody over 18, not in full time education, in a deprived area, and establishing or running a new business.
Tel: 01234 354055
Web: www.nfea.com
- Southwark Community Grid for Learning
Southwark Community Grid for Learning is a facility for both members of the community and learning providers. It has information on all types of learning available in Southwark and allows users to search courses, resources and links for details of what's on where, general advice and information. The site provides information and advice services directly to local residents while continuing to offer information exchange between local learning providers.
Web: www.southwarklearning.info
ADVICE, SUPPORT and INFORMATION
- After 16
A website offering advice about the choices and challenges for young disabled people aged 16+. Includes information on learning choices, where to study, money, housing choices, transport, rights and responsibilities.
Web: www.after16.org.uk
- Building London Creating Futures
A scheme to help people in Central London to find work in construction. The scheme also offers help and advice on training.
- Cross River Partnership
To help you get work, CRP offers you the free services of its award winning Work Place Co-ordinators, who take a sector specific approach, meeting your specific needs to local jobs.
Business and finance Tel: 020 7628 9904
Hospitality and tourism Tel: 020 7497 8654
Arts and culture Tel: 020 7378 7102
Construction Tel: 020 7853 4512
Health Tel: 020 7188 6687
Web: www.crossriverpartnership.org
Email: crossriver@westminster.gov.uk
- Department for Education and Skills
Provides links to a wide range of information for young people, employers, Adult Learners, parent governors and teachers.
Web: www.dfes.gov.uk
- DEAC
DEAC is an Advisory Committee which has been established by Dept of Education, to look at the employment issues for disabled people.
Tel: 0114 267 7242
- Department for Work and Pensions
Responsible for a range of benefits and services for people of working age, providing information for people in work, starting or returning to work, in voluntary work or sick and unable to work.
Tel: 020 7712 2171
Web: www.dwp.gov.uk
- Getting London Working Partnership
Help for young unemployed in London to find a job. Can provide guidance for getting a job, introductions to potential employers, support in getting a job and keeping it. Contact 0800 783 4052.
Web: www.tomorrows-people.co.uk/getlondon.htm
- Horizon Housing Group / Workforce Southwark
The project aims to assist unemployed residents in Southwark gain employment and accredit their skills within the local construction industry and associated trades.
Tel: 020 8768 2086
Web: www.horizonhousinggroup.org.uk
Email: tbatten@horizon-hg.org.uk
This website provides information on New Deal, the governments welfare to work strategy. Gives an outline of what the New Deal can offer 18-24 year olds, 25 plus and 50 plus. Also outlines New Deal for job seekers with disabilities, New Deal for lone parents and New Deal for employers.
Web: www.newdeal.gov.uk
- Raw Material - Music and Media
Creative arts, music and media production training centre in Brixton. Access to resources for production and training, music recording sessions, multimedia productions.
Tel: 020 7737 6103
Web: www.raw-material.org
- South London Connexions
Connexions is a new service giving advice, information and personal help and support to all 13 to 19 year olds. Connexions is about linking up the many different services that help young people to make the important decisions that affect their lives. Careers services, youth services, welfare, housing, health and many more organisations are all working together to bring you the best possible service.
Tel: 0800 511 111
Web: www.connexions-southlondon.org.uk
- The Princes Trust
Aims to help people aged 18-30 fulfil their potential. Offer low interest loans and grants up to £1500 for individuals or £3000 for groups. Also offer a pre-start, test-marketing grant of £250. Also has a scheme for 50+ entrepreneurs offering £5000 on preferential loan terms to those planning a business start-up.
- Fellowship Awards
NESTA, the National Endowment for Science, technology and the Arts has launched a new funding initiative. The Dream Time Fellowship Awards are aimed at individual high achievers to innovate and explore new ideas and associations that may emerge through periods of intense personal development. Awards are for up to one year and the maximum award available is £40,000.
Web: www.nesta.org.uk