Employment
Finding Your Next Opportunity Starts Here
Looking for a new role can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re taking the first steps in your career, exploring a new industry, or aiming for that next big move, we’re here to make the process easier. In this section, you’ll find practical tips, resources, and tools to help you search effectively, stand out to employers, and land a job that fits your goals. Let’s turn your job search into a clear, confident journey.
If not sure where to start, why not take a skills assessment to gain some insight into what careers might suit you?
Where to find job vacancies
Popular job boards include:
Find a job (gov.co.uk)
You can sign up to these sites and receive email alerts when an organisation publishes a new job vacancy so you are always the first to know about a new job opportunity.
Magazines, journals and newspapers advertise jobs found in larger newsagents and libraries. Look out for job vacancies in your local newspaper.
Libraries offer internet access which would help with your job search if you do not have access to the internet at home. Local libraries may also run careers events and offer help with job hunting.
Looking for a job if you have a disability
Look on adverts and application forms for the “disability confident” symbol
This means the employer is committed to employing people with disabilities and you are guaranteed an interview if you meet the basic conditions for the job.
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability. You can apply for a grant to help pay for practical support with your work
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support with managing your mental health at work
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money to pay for communication support at job interview as well as specialist equipment/assistive software, BSL interpreter /job coach or travel buddy.
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Cost of travelling to work if you are unable to travel on public transport.
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Adaptations to your vehicle to help you get to work and physical changes to your workplace.
If you can get Access to Work grant, this will not affect any other benefits you get and you will not have to pay it back. You or your employer may need to pay some costs up front and then claim back later.
How to apply for this grant
For mental health support, including a tailored plan to help you get or stay in work.
Check your eligibility and then apply directly to Able Futures or Maximus
Note: if you have had mental health support through Access to Work before, you cannot apply again.
Help applying for and interviewing for a job
Visit the National Careers Service for advice on how to find, apply for and interview for a job.
JobHelp offers support creating or improving your CV, how to complete application forms and better interview techniques. Job Help site also provides information on which sectors are hiring.
Hampshire County Council offers many employment opportunities, which can be found through its dedicated jobs website.What about an apprenticeship?
There are a huge range of apprenticeships available that can help you get into a variety of different fields of work.