Employment support

Support is available from the following services to help people into training and work, and to provide advice on a range of employment issues.

Jobshops

Face to face help available from Leeds City Council Community Hubs. Support includes help with CVs and job applications, work search, basic careers advice and interview preparation.    

Email

Employment and skills Leeds

Telephone, and digital support for unemployed people (including those in education). Help includes 121 support, careers advice and guidance, help with CVs and applications, interview practice as well as training, employment and education opportunities.    

Find out more about Employment and Skills Leeds.   

Citizens Advice Leeds

Telephone and digital help and advice on employment rights and related issues.   

Phone

0808 278 7878    

   

Find out more about Citizens Advice Leeds employment support.   

Citizens Advice Chapeltown

Telephone and digital help and advice on employment rights and related issues.    

Phone

0808 278 7878    

   

Find out more about Chapeltown Citizens Advice.   

Scope

Face to face, online and telephone employment support services for disabled people of working age. Programmes include Support to Work, Starting Line, Kickstart, Career Pathways.

Phone

0808 800 3333

Email

Get employment support online from Scope.   

Other employment support

Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)

The DWP provides a range of welfare benefits and support for unemployed people .    

Phone

0800 328 5644 - Universal Credit
0800 169 0190 - Jobcentre enquiry line for legacy benefits

Trust Leeds - Be Your Own Boss

A 12-week online programme including workshops and further support for people who are thinking of setting up their own business or are self-employed. Contact Trust Leeds for further details and to register interest.   

Phone

07482 874 595    

   

Email

Find out more about Trust Leeds.