Being made redundant?
Being made redundant can be difficult, frustrating and upsetting, and can leave you feeling adrift and unsure where to go next. We’ve got lots of useful resources to help you figure out your next steps and get back into the workplace, from assistance in finding a new job to training and learning opportunities.
National Support
The Job Finding Support Service
Resources and advice for those recently made redundant
If you’ve been redundant for less than 13 weeks, the Job Finding Support Service can help you with 1-2-1 support, mock interviews, access to the JobFinder tool and much more.
Job Centre Plus
Rapid Response Service
If you’ve been made redundant, get help finding a new job and find out if you’re eligible for further support.
National Careers Service
Explore careers, skills and more
These services provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.
MoneyHelper
MoneyHelper provides free and impartial money and pensions guidance, helping you to improve your financial wellbeing and build a more confident future.
Visit the MoneyHelper websiteLocal support
Forwards
Disability employment support
Forwards is an all age, all disability service, supporting people with disabilities to achieve their employment dreams.
Library Service - Ask Us
Ask Us: free, fast information service
Ask Us can provide job seekers with a list of companies in a specific geographic area that specialise within a particular sector or industry, helping you plan where to go next.
Learning and training
Adult Education in Gloucestershire
Basic skills training
Adult Education in Gloucestershire provides learning for individuals, employers and communities, with a number of free courses available to eligible learners.
Gloucestershire College
Support for jobseekers
Whether you're unemployed, looking to change career, or have recently been made redundant, Gloucestershire College offers a wide range of courses that can give you the skills and confidence to get the job you want.
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Employability
SGS College is dedicated to helping you gain the right knowledge and expertise to succeed and offers a range of full-time, part-time and short courses designed to make you more employable.
Partners and Funders
