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Help finding a job
Find a job can be stressful. There are many services in Havering here to help you find the right job for you.
Havering Works
Havering Works is a free service that helps local people who are out of work. If you’re looking for a job, training, or want to explore career options, they’re here to support you.
- One to one support: You’ll meet with someone who will listen to you and help figure out what skills or training you might need.
- Personal advice: A trained adviser will help you make a step-by-step plan to reach your goals.
- Job coaching: Get help with building confidence, staying motivated, and preparing for work.
- Extra support: If you need more specialist help, they’ll connect you with the right organisations.
- Job matching: They’ll help you find jobs that match your skills and experience.
- Job search help: Get support with writing your CV, filling out job applications, and preparing for interviews.
Please get in touch with the team via email at havering.works@havering.gov.uk or call the team on 01708 434456.
Volunteering
Volunteering can help you build new skills and meet new people. The Havering Volunteer Centre can support you to find the right volunteering opportunity for you.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a job with training. They are available for a wide range of job roles across many different industries. You can find apprenticeships on the government website.
Work experience & supported internships
Work experience can help you discover what job you would like.
Shaw Trust can support you to find work experience and supported internships that are right for you.
Support to get into work
- Havering Works employment service
- DWP Armed Forces Champion - support for members of the armed forces community and their families.
- Christians Against Poverty Job Club & employment support courses
- Sycamore Trust autism employment service
- London Futures employment & sports programme for adults 18 - 30 with a disability at Canary Wharf.
- The King's Trust - courses, initiatives and mentoring for 16-30 year olds.
- Maximus Restart Scheme - support to get back into work.
Support for people with disabilities & long-term health conditions
- Apply for Access to Work for help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability. For support applying to Access to Work, contact Citizen's Advice.
- Use a Health Adjustment Passport to support you to identify what help and changes are available to help you move into work or stay in a job.
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming events
Christians Against Poverty weekly job club
The London – Harold Hill CAP Job Club runs each Wednesday (9.30am to 1.30pm) at St Georges Church Centre, at the top of Hilldene shops. Our aim is to provide...
Talk FC Pitch to Purpose
Currently unemployed?A man aged between 20-50?Love football?Join our two taster sessions of our new “pitch to purpose” course. All details on Facebook. It’s all free to attend. If you’re interested...
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Sycamore Trust Havering Employment Project
Are you a member of the Havering autistic community? Are you unemployed, over 18 and looking for support to access employment opportunities? Then, we may be able to help, because our employment support for individuals in Havering is back for 2025!
Christians Against Poverty weekly job club
The London – Harold Hill CAP Job Club runs each Wednesday (9.30am to 1.30pm) at St Georges Church Centre, at the top of Hilldene shops.
