Finding a job advice for care leavers
We can support you to get a job.
To make sure you get the best support, we work with:
- Specialist Training Providers
- the DWP Support to Work Programmes
- non-profit community organisations
- employers.
There are restrictions on the hours that you're allowed to work based on your age.
Find out what hours you can work if you're under the age of 16.
Apprenticeships
There are opportunities for work experience, apprenticeships and work in the council and community organisations.
If you meet the minimum criteria for one of our apprenticeships, you'll be guaranteed an interview.
Your personal advisor can support you with your application and interview preparation.
Find out more about our apprenticeships.
More support
Aspirations Officer
Our dedicated Aspirations Officer can help you:
- write your CV
- apply for jobs
- prepare for interviews.
To get in touch with the aspirations officer, talk to your social worker or personal advisor. You can also email 16plus.duty@medway.gov.uk.
Job centre
You can get support from the job centre in Chatham. They will look at your options with you and help you find work.
Find out more about Jobcentre Plus on GOV.UK.
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Team
If you're aged 16 or 17 you can get support from the IAG Team. This could be an appointment, group work, drop-in or online help.
Find out more about the IAG Team.
Connect to Work
The Connect to Work programme offers up to 12 months of support to find work.
If you're over the age of 18, you can get support from the Connect to Work programme.