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Support for individuals during difficult financial times

Have you recently been made redundant?

The Jobcentre Plus offices are the first place you should visit to look for new employment and to lodge a claim for Jobseekers Allowance or other benefits. Offices are situated on 30-35 Edward St, Brighton, BN2 0LN and on Boundary House, Boundary Road, Hove, BN3 7HD.

Alternatively please call 0800 055 6688.

During the call you will be asked to provide information including:

  • Your National Insurance number;
  • Details of your rent or mortgage;
  • Details of your past or present employment; and
  • Details of other income and savings.

Please make sure that you have this information handy when you call.

The Directgov website http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk is a very useful tool that contains detailed information on job, training, volunteering and careers opportunities.

Are you looking for work?

 Jobcentre Plus can help you find the right job, whether you are looking for full time, part time, temporary or permanent work. For assistance call 0845 606  0234, visit your nearest Jobcentre Plus or look for a job on-line.

If you are interested in working for the council, please visit our jobs pages.

Please view our Employment and Training Opportunities page for useful contacts and advice in developing skills for work.

Are you looking for training?

City College Brighton & Hove has shifted its provision to respond to the recession.  Two courses for adult learners are available:

‘Shine’: If you are unemployed for 6 months or more then take advantage of the FREE training courses at City College. The City College has teamed up with local employers to develop a range of FREE short courses designed to give you the edge when applying for a job.

For more information on this course please contact City College on (01273) 667 788 or visit www.ccb.ac.uk 

Do you need financial or housing advice?

 The quick-glance list below gives a range of helpful contacts for residents that need support in dealing with various issues including housing problems and debt: - 

 

 

 


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