{"id":3194,"date":"2024-01-04T13:27:26","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T13:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement-new\/?page_id=3194"},"modified":"2025-10-17T15:36:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:36:23","slug":"employment-and-careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/ethnically-diverse-communities-directory-of-services-for-devon-plymouth-and-torbay\/section-4-services-by-theme\/employment-and-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment and Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/ethnically-diverse-communities-directory-of-services-for-devon-plymouth-and-torbay\/section-4-services-by-theme\/\">go back<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a job in Devon when your first language is not English and the qualifications and experience that you gained overseas are not always recognised by UK employers, can be extremely challenging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there are plenty of organisations in Devon offering support for speakers of other languages with: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>job searches <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>help with writing a CV and\/or a letter of application <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>advice on interview techniques in UK <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>signposting to work-experience and volunteering opportunities (a great way to improve your English and add to your CV) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>help with English for Specific Purposes \u2013 the extra English that you might need in order to work in a particular trade or profession<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Library Work Clubs and other employment support: district by district<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern libraries are not just places to borrow books, these days they are community hubs that offer a huge range of services. Devon County Council has been working in partnership with Libraries Unlimited to create a network of Work Clubs in libraries across the county. These library work clubs are open to all and can offer specialised support for Speakers of Other Languages \u2013 including one-to-one mentoring and support with finding the right job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the library work clubs, in each area of Devon, District Councils are working with local partners to provide employment support for Ukrainian residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teignbridge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Newton Abbot Library Work Club<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursdays 10am \u2013 1pm. Book an appointment using the email below or go to Reception and ask for \u201cMatt\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: Newton Abbot Library, Passmore Edwards Centre, TQ12 2RJ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:newtonabbot.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk\">library@librariesunlimited.org.uk<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1022429822119537\/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&amp;multi_permalinks=1034599920902527\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1022429822119537\/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&amp;multi_permalinks=1034599920902527<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teignbridge CVS (Council for Voluntary Services)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Works with Teignbridge District Council to provide support for Ukrainians living in the area, including advice and guidance on employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teigncvs.org.uk\/projects\/homes-for-ukraine-programme\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.teigncvs.org.uk\/projects\/homes-for-ukraine-programme<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:Ali@teigncvs.org.uk\">Ali@teigncvs.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">West Devon and South Hams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ivybridge Library Work Club<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fridays, 9.30am \u2013 1.00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: Ivybridge Library, Erme Ct, Leonards Rd, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: Liz James \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:ivybridge.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk\">library@librariesunlimited.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/767074468517125\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/767074468517125\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tavistock Library (for West Devon)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wednesdays 10.00am \u2013 1.00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: Tavistock Library, The Quay, Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: Sarah Hinton \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:sarah.hinton@librariesunlimited.org.uk\">hinton@librariesunlimited.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1545105562692374\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1545105562692374<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ODILS Academy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ODILS is working with South Hams and West Devon District councils to provide employment mentoring and support for Ukrainian residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/odils.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/odils.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:employmentandcitizenship@odils.com\">employmentandcitizenship@odils.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Devon and Torridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Barnstaple Library Work Club<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.00am \u2013 12.00pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: IT Suite, First Floor, Barnstaple Library, Tuly Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EL. Ask for the \u201cIain and the work club\u201d at Reception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: Iain Harris \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:iain.harris@librariesunlimited.org.uk\">harris@librariesunlimited.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/355753868474474\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/355753868474474\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bideford Library Work Club<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wednesdays, 9.30am \u2013 2.00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: Bideford Library, Bideford Arts Centre, The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2EY. Ask for the \u201cIain and the work club\u201d at Reception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: Iain Harris \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:iain.harris@librariesunlimited.org.uk\">harris@librariesunlimited.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/304803953502600\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/304803953502600<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pickwell Foundation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pickwell works with both North Devon and Torridge District Councils to provide support for Ukrainians living in the area, including advice and guidance on finding employment. See page 35 for more information about Pickwell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepickwellfoundation.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.thepickwellfoundation.org.uk\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:james@thepickwellfoundation.org.uk\">james@thepickwellfoundation.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mid-Devon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tiverton Library Work Club<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuesday 12.00pm \u2013 3.00pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Address: Tiverton Library, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6SA. Ask for \u201cIain and the work club\u201d at Reception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: Iain Harris \u2013 iain.harris@librariesunlimited.org.uk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facebook: Tiverton Work Club | Facebook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">East Devon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Library Work Club<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Libraries Unlimited, working in partnership with DCC\u2019s Migration and Resettlement Team, are aiming to open a library work club in East Devon in 2024. Contact <a href=\"mailto:ESOL@devon.gov.uk\">ESOL@devon.gov.uk<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">East Devon District Council Homes for Ukraine Team<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>East Devon council has a dedicated team to support Ukrainians resident in the area who can offer advice and guidance on finding employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/eastdevon.gov.uk\/resettlement-projects\/what-is-homes-for-ukraine-scheme\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/eastdevon.gov.uk\/resettlement-projects\/what-is-homes-for-ukraine-scheme\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/172264982141272\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/172264982141272\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:homesforukrainesupport@eastdevon.gov.uk\">homesforukrainesupport@eastdevon.gov.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exeter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St Sidwell\u2019s Drop-In (formerly known as St Sid\u2019s Work Club)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Thursday 2-4pm at the community centre cafe. Drop in for a chat about how to find a job, how to write a CV, chat about money, benefits, wellbeing, and mental health support. We have laptops you can use, and we will be on hand to give you help when you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how busy it is, we may be able to help you on the day or we may ask you to book a 1:1 appointment for a longer chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/stsidwells.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stsidwells.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email<\/strong>: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:dropin@stsidwells.org.uk\">dropin@stsidwells.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/ethnically-diverse-communities-directory-of-services-for-devon-plymouth-and-torbay\/section-4-services-by-theme\/\">go back<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>go back Finding a job in Devon when your first language is not English and the qualifications and experience that you gained overseas are not always recognised by UK employers, can be extremely challenging. 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