Employment and training
Cost of living support
If you need support learning new skills or finding a job and are struggling with the cost of living, the following services and organisations might be able to assist you.
Remember - if you are struggling, you are not alone and there is no shame in asking for help. Everyone needs a little bit of extra support at some point in their lives.
Plymouth Job Centre
Plymouth Job Centre Plus can help you with all aspects of finding a job or explaining the benefits you might be able to claim.
Phone 0800 169 0190
Website find-your-nearest-jobcentre.dwp.gov.uk
On Course South West
On Course South West offers courses for adult learners to help you achieve your goals and develop new skills. There's a range of daytime, evening and online courses and qualifications, including maths and English, as well as digital and creative skills.
Website oncoursesouthwest.co.uk
Skills Launchpad Plymouth
Skills Launchpad Plymouth is here to support anyone looking for work, facing redundancy or changing careers. You can speak to the team for free careers advice, find out more about the job opportunities in Plymouth and access lots of resources to help you decide what to do next.
The Adult Hub supports anyone aged 25+ years and the Youth Hub offers targeted support for young people aged 16 to 24 years, including those with additional needs.
Email skillslaunchpad@plymouth.gov.uk
Website skillslaunchpadplym.co.uk
Support for people with disabilities
If you have a disability or health condition, the Access to Work scheme can help you to get or stay in work. The support available will depend on your needs, but could include a grant to help pay for practical support or communication support at job interviews, or support managing your mental health at work.
Employers support for employees
Plymouth Charter has created a toolkit with advice for employers and actions that can be taken to make life easier for staff during the cost of living crisis.
Find out what benefits and financial support you may be able to get
Use the government's online tool to find out what support you might be able to get to help with your living costs. You can get benefits and other financial support if you're eligible.
Check what benefits and financial support you can get
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- Cost of living support
- Heating and energy support
- Food and shopping support
- Money and financial support
- Housing and homelessness support
- Mental health support
- Employment and training support
- Children, young people and families
- Help and support for carers
- Warm and welcoming spaces
- Crisis support
- Free internet and wi-fi access support
- Travel and transport
- Tips to help you save money
- Help from the government - view all of the cost of living support schemes that you could be eligible for and apply today
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