Support with skills for work
Support in helping you gain further skills for work.
We use a range of employment techniques to provide the help and advice you may need to find work. This support includes:
- 121 dedicated Employment Adviser, workshops and network sessions
- Identifying what barriers are stopping you from finding work
- Accessing quality volunteering, work experience and training opportunities to build your knowledge, skills and confidence
- Information, advice and guidance about your CV, interviews and your work life skills
- Guidance on maintaining employment, upskilling and building your career path
Raven Employment Support - Work Smart Surrey and Sussex
Work Smart Surrey and Sussex is a partnership project which aims to reduce the barriers that you might be facing to get a job or better paid work.
Who can join – If you live in East Surrey, Epsom or West Sussex and you’re not currently employed and want to be you will be eligible.
If you currently work part or full-time but still need support from Universal Credit for housing and day to day costs you may be eligible.
How to join – You can self-refer to the project via this link:
Where it takes place – The support will be a mixture of remote help by phone, email and text as well as in person sessions, training and networking. The timing and ways we will help will be agreed with your advisor to best meet your needs.
Our partners are Saxon Weald and Town & Country Housing, East Surrey College, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (RBBC), Good Company charity and Surrey County Council.
Funded through the National Lottery Community Fund, Raven Housing Trust and contributions from Saxon Weald and Town & Country Housing Associations. This programme is open to the local communities we serve.
Step-Up to Work
Step-up to work is a paid work placement programme hosted by Raven which helps you to gain the skills and confidence needed in a specific field. Various teams offer placements and you will get the support you need to turn skills into solid, on-the-job experience. It’s a safe and encouraging environment to gain new skills and develop your experience, preparing you for your next career step. It will also help with your future employability and the skills needed for the application and interview process for your next role. We’ve got a 79% success rate of people moving into permanent work roles. Placements are for 12 months and are available to anyone from the local community looking for work who has been unemployed for at least three months. See vacancies for any current opportunities.
How to get help
To find out more about our employment support programmes please email employment@ravenht.org.uk. Or complete the employment support self-referral form through your MyRaven online account.
Related information
We’ve put together a ‘CV writing guide’ and ‘Example CV’ for you to download here.