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YOUR GUIDE

TO SKILLS, JOBS

& APPRENTICESHIPS

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Work Zone supports

over 800 local people

into work every year

Call 020 8753 4691, visit www.workzoneonline.co.uk or pop in for a chat: 6 Wood Lane, W12 7BF

Find us on the first floor above Shepherds Bush Library, access is through the library

GET AHEAD WITH

PRE-EMPLOYMENT

SUPPORT:

– CV support

– Application form support

– Interview preparation

– Mock interviews

– Job search

– Training advice

– Voluntary work

CURRENT JOB

VACANCIES INCLUDE:

One Housing Group –

Site trainee manager

H20 – Cashier

Inglot –

Make up artists

Oxfam – Volunteers

Entertainer –

Crew members

Lola and Grace –

Sales Assistance

Home Instead –

Care Assistance

Goldsmiths –

Assistant manager

“The Work Zone advisers know what we

want. For a jobseeker it’s better to be

sent to one interview which fits.”

Richard Mavin, Manager

The Entertainer, Westfield London

JOBS ARE

AVAILABLE

_NOW!

Work

Zone

Local resident Naomi Brown used to work at a beauty therapy spa until they closed down, which left her unemployed.

“I signed on at the job centre and they advised me to contact Work Zone. I did, and I was invited along to a group session to find out how they could help me.

I was given some clear and helpful advice on how to prepare a good CV and improve my interview skills. I found this very useful, as it also helped me to identify my strengths and weaknesses.

They gave me information on a range of vacancies available in Westfield and helped me to secure employment within a retail store there.

Thanks to Work Zone

I’m now able to work,

earn and study

“Work Zone put me forward

for an interview, and

beforehand, they went

through interview techniques

and gave me some top

tips on being confident”

The process was very simple. They put me forward for an interview, and beforehand, they went through interview techniques, how to dress appropriately and gave me some top tips on being confident.

I enjoyed working in retail but unfortunately the position was temporary.

I went back to Work Zone and they didn’t hesitate to help me again. This time I applied for an apprenticeship, and with their help my application was successful.

A few days later I received a letter inviting me for an assessment which I was overjoyed about. I was successful and now I’m doing a level 2 apprenticeship in Business Administration while at the same time working for OnePlace Hub in Hammersmith Job Centre.

The support that Work Zone has given me was invaluable and helped boost my confidence. Now, I’m getting paid, gaining a qualification and doing a job I love.

My aim is to complete my Level 2 apprenticeship and progress onto Level 3.”

RETAIL AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

This apprenticeship allows you to earn and learn, gaining up

to five nationally recognised qualifications and valuable paid

work experience, making you highly desirable to employers.

The apprenticeship lasts for 12 months giving you plenty of time to achieve your diploma in retail or business administration. You will be paid and receive the same employment rights and

treatment as any other member of staff.

This apprenticeship also allows you to gain essential English, Maths and ICT qualifications but also important knowledge in either Retail or Business Administration.

You must have fluent spoken English skills. No formal qualifications are required; free training is available subject to conditions.

APPRENTICESHIPS

Retail – available at Westfield London and open to everyone

locally who can easily commute.

Business Administration – placements within the council

open to H&F residents only.

Please also enquire about Catering and Hospitality, Care Sector and Construction Apprenticeships.

H&F residents are actively encouraged to apply.

Interested? Email: clare.edgson@lbhf.gov.uk

Say yes

Benefits of the scheme

paid work.

It increases your self-confidence and self-esteem.

It provides an insight to modern working, practices and ethics. It develops your work based skills

to enable you to become more marketable in the workplace, meet your employment and personal goals and provides a reference to share with perspective employees.

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham volunteer work placement scheme actively seeks to open up opportunities to residents who are disabled, long term unemployed or returning to work after childcare to develop their skills and work experience. We are happy to discuss whether we can meet your particular needs.

How to apply

If you are an H&F resident, interested in the scheme and want to apply, you can obtain an application form by emailing

volunteering@lbhf.gov.uk, calling 020 8753 6548 or looking on www.lbhf.gov.uk

What happens next?

determine your suitability and to discover the work areas you are interested in. You may need to attend an interview before starting your placement.

H&F residents can apply to do unpaid work

with the council for a limited time in order to:

Volunteer Build confidence Develop your skills

DO YOU

NEED REAL

WORK

Jobs and

Training Fairs

We hold job fairs and events regularly

at venues across the borough.

To register for up to date information

please email lesley.grant@lbhf.gov.uk

A free, impartial, advice

and support service

JOB BROKERAGE

WE CAN OFFER

with a specialist adviser who will: • identify strengths and weaknesses in

your Jobsearch skills and strategy • support your jobsearch

• explain options open to you such as apprenticeships and volunteering • discuss current opportunities

• agree a personalised action plan with you • refer you for specialist support to a range

of experts for support with: – Kaonix database – application forms – CVs – interviews – motivation

OPTIONS TO CONSIDER

COLLEGE COURSE ADVICE

We can give you a one to one session with a qualified advisor to help you make the right choice about careers and training.

DEBT/WELFARE BENEFITS

FINANCIAL CAPABILITY WORKSHOP

• information on bank accounts • advice on budgeting

• ways to make your money go further • exploring various ways to maximise

your income • how credit works

DEBT ADVICE

One to one session with a qualified adviser that:

• explains priority and non-priority debts • shows ways to help you get out of debt • finds the best option for you

• explains the debt recovery process

IN-WORK BENEFITS ADVICE

One to one session with a qualified adviser that looks at:

• Universal Credit • better off calculations • housing allowance/benefit • tax credits

• extended benefit payments

OnePlace Hub

Hammersmith 020 8210 8248 / 8154 / 8200 / 8156 Shepherds Bush 020 8210 8789 / 8732 / 8751 / 8745 or email oneplace@lbhf.gov.uk

If you’re interested in working

in construction then you

will need the Construction

Skills Certificate Scheme

card (CSCS)

Hammersmith & Fulham Council are offering residents an accredited course to gain a CSCS card (which is required by law to work on a construction site).

We are also offering other tickets such as: health and safety, confined spaces, working at height and others.

Course dates

Please contact us for the next start date and to see if you are eligible for free training.

To apply

If you are interested, please call Work Zone on 020 8753 4691 or email clare.edgson@lbhf.gov.uk or

lesley.grant@lbhf.gov.uk

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