The Barking and Dagenham Adult College offers a range of courses. If you are currently claiming benefits, you may be entitled to take a free qualification course. To learn more, phone 020 8270 4722 or visit the website below.
The Job Shop will help you to get back into employment. They can help with writing CV, cover letters, interview preparation and more – all to take that next step in your career.
Whether you’re working full time, part time, self-employed, or facing redundancy, use the links below to access free, independent and impartial advice.
Basics, benefits, tax and National Insurance
What to do, alternatives and redundancy pay
Starting out, insurance, tax and self-assessment
If you’re unemployed and looking for work, you might be able to get a discount on your travel in London. Get 50% off pay-as-you-go adult fares to travel on various travel networks in London.
Local Jobcentres can offer employment advice, as well as health and wellbeing support to individuals with disabilities, health conditions and complex needs. Disability Employment Advisors can help via telephone and face-to-face. Contact your local Jobcentre, or speak to your Work Coach to find out more.
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