Careers Jobs Money

If you are trying to find a job, change jobs, make a career decision or need advice about money, this section provides you with links to many helpful and relevant areas of the web. If you think that we should include more information links in this section, please let us know. 

Jobs and Courses

You can search online for jobs and training courses at Direct.gov.uk.

Click here for information on current vacancies and careers with Southwark Council.

Jobcentre Plus will also provide you with valuable information about job seeking, careers and courses.

The BBC provides useful information about job seeking on its web pages and there's lots of advice on how to write a CV.

For advice on application forms and covering letters go to Direct.gov.uk.

Preparing for an interview can be tough. Have a look at Jobcentre Plus or try the BBC website for advice.

If you are about to turn 16 or at the start of your working life, click on Your choices at 16 or use the left hand navigation to find out more about your opportunities.

Careers in the uniformed services

Careers with the Met Police

Careers with the Fire Brigade

Careers with the Army

Improving your career chances

Go to the LearnDirect site to find out about courses and opportunities.

Have a look at the Education section at this website if you want to find out what we offer in Southwark.

For information on Colleges, Universities or other means of achieving a higher degree and improving your chances, have a look at the  Your choices at 16 section on Direct.gov.uk.

Working in the UK

If you would like to work in the UK but are not a UK resident, go to the following websites for information on how you may be allowed to work in the UK.

For visas go to the UK Visas website.

For work permits go to the UK Border Agency website.

Holiday-makers/visitors who would like to work while in the UK should go to the Home Office website.

Money

Minimum wage information is on the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform website.

Information on opening a bank account can be found on the BBC website.

Benefits

The Direct.gov.uk website can give you information on benefits you might be entitled to whether you're unemployed or working full time, part time.

Redundancy

If you need advice and information on redundancy issues have look at the Redundancy Help website.

Consumer advice

As a consumer you have rights. Click here to find out your rights as a consumer are.

Trade Unions

One port of call for information on trade unions is the TUC website.

Equal Opportunities

Another important website can be the Equality and Human Rights Commission website for all issues concerning rights in the workplace.

Health and safety at work

For information on health and safety at work visit the Health and Safety Executive website at HSE.gov.uk.

You can also go to our business section for information on health and safety at work.