{"id":9806,"date":"2026-09-15T16:35:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/help-with-living-costs\/work-and-employment-support\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T12:20:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:20:40","slug":"work-and-employment-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/help-with-living-costs\/work-and-employment-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Work and employment support"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-6abf938661a20\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work and employment support<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d5be3348 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for work, want to improve your skills, or need support to find and stay in employment, there are services available across Devon that can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">Careers advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Careers Service offers free careers information, advice and guidance for adults in England. You can get help exploring careers, finding training, writing a CV, preparing for interviews and planning your next career step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcareers.service.gov.uk\/careers-advice\" rel=\"noopener\">Get careers advice from the National Careers Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">Employment support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment hubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employment hubs provide one-to-one support to help you explore job opportunities, training and career pathways. Advisors can help you identify your next steps and connect you with organisations that can support your employment, learning or skills journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/skills\/employment-hubs\/#visit\">Find your nearest employment hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect to Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect to Work is a voluntary programme designed to help disabled people, those with health conditions, and individuals facing barriers to employment find and stay in meaningful work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/skills\/connect-to-work\/\">Find out more about Connect to Work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">Training and skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn Devon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn Devon offers a wide range of free online and in-person courses for adults aged 19 and over. Courses include English, maths, digital skills, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and other skills and development opportunities to help you gain confidence and improve your employment prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learndevon.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about Learn Devon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train4Tomorrow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Train4Tomorrow provides funded Skills Bootcamps designed to help people develop new skills, change careers or progress in work. The courses have been developed with employers to help learners gain skills that are in demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.train4tomorrow.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about Train4Tomorrow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">Help with travel costs when looking for work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for work and receive certain benefits, you may be able to get a Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The card offers discounted travel, including half-price train tickets, to help you attend interviews, training or work-related activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility depends on your age, the benefits you receive and how long you have been claiming them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out if you&#8217;re eligible and how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/find-your-nearest-jobcentre.dwp.gov.uk\/search.php\" rel=\"noopener\">contact your nearest Jobcentre Plus office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">Jobs and career opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a wide range of career opportunities available across Devon, including roles in local government, health and social care, apprenticeships and other sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ce0295li.webitrent.com\/ce0295li_webrecruitment\/wrd\/run\/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=612290007I\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobs at Devon County Council<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devonjobs.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobs in Devon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.proudtocaredevon.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobs in care and health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/workingfordevon\/work-in\/early-careers\/step-in\/\">Apprenticeships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">National benefits and financial support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be entitled to benefits, tax relief or other financial support from the government. This includes support for people who are looking for work, on a low income, or unable to work because of a health condition or disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/benefits-tax-work\" rel=\"noopener\">Find government support with benefits, tax and work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group quick-links is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading quick-links__heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"font-size:1.1rem\">Looking for more support?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list quick-links__list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/benefits-checker\/\">Benefits checker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/help-with-living-costs\/managing-money-savings-and-debt\/\">Managing money, savings and debt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/support-for-disabled-people-and-carers\/\">Support for disabled people and carers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/businesses\/\">Support for businesses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54d3af74 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8e1e8;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:1.1rem\">Need urgent help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citizens Advice Devon can help you understand your options and support your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&amp;apos;buttonEvent&amp;apos;: &amp;apos;Information page&amp;apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-default-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cabdevon.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Citizens Advice<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":945,"featured_media":0,"parent":9183,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-landing.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-9806","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-10-14 06:22:08","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9806","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/945"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9806"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9806\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10148,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9806\/revisions\/10148"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}