Job Search Support

Some useful organisations and resources that could help you get work-related support and find the right job for you.

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The Haringey Guarantee may be able to help you get the skills you need and the job you want. Find out if you qualify for support under the Haringey Guarantee.

You can also find more information about jobs in the Council.

• Jobcentre Plus
• Training opportunities
• Online Job Searches
• Support for people with disabilities
• Work Placements
• Voluntary Work

Jobcentre Plus

If you need help looking for a job or vocational course, or need financial support because you are not working, Jobcentre Plus can offer information and advice on what support they can offer to get you back into work, and what benefits you may be entitled to in the meantime. The Jobcentre Plus website (external link) has live jobs and may also be able to answer questions you may have about how they can help. Alternatively, if you want help searching for a job over the phone, you can call Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234 or textphone 0845 6055 255. You can also claim for benefits by phone on 0800 055 6688 (8am-6pm Monday to Friday) or textphone 0800 023 4888.

There are 2 Jobcentre Plus offices in Haringey:

Wood Green
Granta House, 1 Western Road, London, N22 6UH.
Tel 0208 899 3299
Textphone 020 8365 5540

Tottenham
640-656 High Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0AA .
Tel 0208 365 5214
Textphone 020 8365 5540

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Training opportunities

Learning new skills and getting work-related qualifications can boost your chances of getting your dream job and progressing in your career. The Haringey Guarantee offers a range of free training opportunities, from working in childcare to security. Check to find out if you qualify for support under the Haringey Guarantee.

If you do not qualify for support under the Haringey Guarantee, you can find more information on local courses and training by visiting our adult learning pages. Alternatively, for more information on a range of work-related learning and financial support that may be available, visit the directgov website: adult learning (external link).

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Online job searches

There are many websites which offer online job searches. Most of these allow you to search for work by type, location, salary and keywords, whilst some allow you to submit your CV online so you can be contacted by employers directly. If you are looking for work in the Public or Not-for-Profit sectors you may like to try:

• Jobs Go Public (external link)
• LG Jobs (external link)
• Charity Job (external link)
• w4mp website (external link)

For jobs in a range of sectors, you could try:

• London Jobs (external link)
• Monster (external link)
• Reed (external link)
• Fuse Jobs (external link)
• Working Links (external link)

You can also search for jobs in your area through the Directgov website: find a job (external link), or try the My Haringey website (external link) for more local jobs.

As well as live job opportunities, these websites can give you advice about applying for jobs, as well as tips for writing your CV, filling in application forms and preparing for that all important interview.

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Advice for disabled people

If you are disabled, or have a long-term health problem, you can benefit from specific support through the Working for Health or Workstep projects run under the Haringey Guarantee to help you get a job, and keep a job.

Specialist support for people with mental health problems is available through the charity Richmond Fellowship. It works with people who might otherwise be excluded from the workplace because of mental ill health and offers training, work experience and work placements to help get people back into work. Richmond Fellowship are based at the Clarendon Centre, Clarendon Road, Hornsey, N8 0DJ and can be contacted on: 020 8889 2378.

Mencap Pathway offers employment-related support to help disabled people aged 16-24. This includes identifying progression routes, work experience opportunities, and other sources of support. Mencap Pathway are based at the Selby Centre, Selby Road, N17 8JL and can be contacted on: 020 8808 7454.

Employment advice for disabled people can also be found on the Directgov website: disabled people employment support (external link). Topics covered include support and benefits, training, work schemes, your rights and further links.

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Work placements

If you haven't worked much, or have been out of work for a while, doing a work placement could be a good way of filling out your CV and gaining new confidence, skills and experience. For more information visit our work placements page.

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Voluntary work

Taking part in voluntary work not only helps others but helps you broaden your skill base and gain experience doing something new. To find out more about how volunteering could help you, visit our volunteering page.

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