{"id":4665,"date":"2024-09-19T10:05:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T09:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement-new\/?page_id=4665"},"modified":"2025-10-15T14:36:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:36:44","slug":"free-employability-support-in-devon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/free-employability-support-in-devon\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Employability Support in Devon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The employability support structure in Devon is complex, but below we outline a framework of what is available. Note: some providers have eligibility criteria, so you may not be able to access all support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main sources of free support are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Jobcentre Plus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. SEETEC Plus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. REP (Refugee Employability Programme)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Economy Enterprise and Skills team – employment hubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Other local support<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Library work clubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Further education colleges<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Jobcentre Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first place to go if you are looking for a job and\/or to sign on for benefits. You will be introduced to a Job Coach who can help you search for jobs. For anyone not in employment, Jobcentre+<\/a> can also provide free training, help with getting qualifications translated \u2013 and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. SEETEC Pluss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    One-to-one mentoring and support including career advice, access to training, introductions to employers, and in-work support. Eligible job seekers (including Ukrainians, Afghans under ARAP & ACRS) can be referred to Seetec Pluss<\/a> by JobCentre Plus or can self-refer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. REP (Refugee Employability Programme)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Refugee Employability Programme<\/a> is a government funded scheme aimed at supporting refugees who have arrived under UKRS, ACRS, ARAP or Community Sponsorship Resettlement Schemes (Homes for Ukraine not included). Eligible refugees are assigned a Case worker to help with finding a job and building skills (including English). Self-referral (or referral from a support worker) via their website. The funding for this programme ends in June 2025, so clients will need to be signed up soon to benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4.Employment hubs (Economy, Enterprise and Skills team)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The EES team is another team at Devon County Council. They have recently started employment hubs<\/a> at various locations, providing support for anyone aged 16+ looking at education, employment and training. This works as a drop-in service, but they encourage clients to email hub coordinators before hand, as this will ensure someone is available, and may give the coordinator time to prepare before the client arrives. Key details for the hubs are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Town<\/strong><\/th>Address<\/strong><\/th>Hub Coordinator<\/strong><\/th>Opening Times<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Exeter (covering Exeter City)<\/td>Exeter Library, Castle Street, EX4 3PQ<\/td>Sarah Flower
    Sarah.Flower@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>    		\n
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    • Monday 9.30 \u2013 16.30<\/li>\n
    • Tuesday 9.30 \u2013 16.30<\/li>\n
    • Wednesday 10.00 \u2013 17.00<\/li>\n
    • Thursday 9.30 \u2013 16.30<\/li>\n
    • Virtual service on Friday (contact Sarah to enrol)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr>
    Crediton (covering Mid-Devon district)<\/td>The Bookery, 21 High St, Crediton, EX17 3AH<\/td>Sarah Flower
    Sarah.Flower@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>    		Monday 9.30 \u2013 16.30<\/td><\/tr>
    Tiverton (covering Mid-Devon district)<\/td>Tiverton Library, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, EX16 6SA<\/td>Sarah Flower
    Sarah.Flower@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>    		Friday 9.30-16.30<\/td><\/tr>
    Honiton (covering East Devon district)<\/td>The Beehive, Honiton EX14 1LZ\u202f\u00b7<\/td>Shelley Foot
    Shelley.foot@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>    		Monday \u2013 Friday 9.30 \u2013 16.30<\/td><\/tr>
    Barnstaple (covering North Devon district)<\/td>Barnstaple Library, Tuly Street, EX31 1EL<\/td>Marcela Almond
    Marcela.almond@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>    		\n
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    • Monday 9.30 \u2013 16.30<\/li>\n
    • Tuesday 9.30 \u2013 16.30<\/li>\n
    • Wednesday 10.00 \u2013 17.00<\/li>\n
    • Thursday 9.30 \u2013 16.30<\/li>\n
    • Virtual service on Friday (contact Marcela to enrol)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr>
    Newton Abbot (covering Teignbridge)<\/td>Newton Abbot Library, Passmore Edwards Centre, Market St, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2RJ<\/span><\/td>Kay Simpson
    Kay.Simpson@devon.gov.uk<\/a>  <\/span><\/td>    		\n