BLUE MONDAY
JOBS FAIR 18 JAN 2021
THIS EVENT:
Blue Monday 2021 is Monday 18 January, 11am to 3pm.
Local organisations will be offering help, advice and support to make it a day of empowerment, opportunity and a fresh start.
For 2021 we have invited advice agencies and employers with job vacancies to be available online and by phone. Use the contact information for each organisation to get in touch between 11am and 3pm on 18 January.
For people who can’t access this webpage, the Future Bright team will be available on 0117 922 2250. They will take a contact number and ask the most appropriate advice organisation to phone them back.
Blue Monday is organised by Bristol City Council’s Employment Support Team (Ways2Work and Future Bright), Centre for Sustainable Energy, Department for Work and Pensions, and the National Careers Service.
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This event will be LIVE 18 January 2021, 11am to 3pm
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ORGANISED BY:
WAYS2WORK
Ways2Work works with employment and training organisations to help train and get residents of Bristol into employment and fill skills shortages in Bristol.
We work with our partner organisations to ensure a joined up route to sustained careers for Bristol residents as well as supporting our local employers to thrive.
NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE
The National Careers Service website offers online tools such as skills assessments to match your skills to jobs that might suit you, as well as a careers advice section with advice on CVs and interview techniques and how to look for jobs.
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
The Department for Work and Pensions/Jobcentre Plus helps people move from benefits into work and helps employers advertise jobs. It also deals with benefits for people who are unemployed or unable to work because of a health condition or disability.
FUTURE BRIGHT
Future Bright offers FREE career coaching, training and support to help you develop the skills and confidence you need to take your next step. When you join Future Bright, you’ll be matched with a dedicated career coach who will support you to create a personalised action plan.
During the Coronavirus outbreak, our coaches continue to support residents by using telephone and online tools to stay in touch safely.
CENTRE FOR
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
The Centre for Sustainable Energy’s Home Energy Team gives free and impartial energy advice and support to householders living in the South West. We can advise on getting the best deal from your energy supplier, financial assistance and maximising income, insulating your home and available grants, replacing old/inefficient heating systems, saving money on your fuel bills and tips on dealing with damp and mould. For a bit more about how we can help, have a look at this video.
To speak to a trained advisor on the 18th January, please click on this (zoom) link. We’ll be available to chat from 11am – 3pm
Alternatively, you can call our free advice line number on 0800 082 2234, we’re open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, or email home.energy@cse.org.uk
Visit our website here which has lots of information and factsheets you may find useful!
Visit the Home Energy Advice twitter page for further news and updates.
THE PROVIDERS:
Provider types
Employers with Jobs
1st Grade Care
We are a domiciliary care agency based in Bristol covering the areas Henleaze, Westbury on Trym, Henbury, Southmead, Brentry. We provide care to the vulnerable
Adecco – National Census Jobs
Adecco are working with the Office for National Statistics and we’re hiring thousands of people like you in a range of exciting temporary roles to
Agincare
Home care is the first step on the care ladder for people who need some assistance to manage their day and still retain their independence.
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health
Avon and Somerset Police
Highlighting all the fantastic opportunities within Avon and Somerset Police, involving Police officers, PCSOs, Police Staff, Special Constables and Volunteers. Support with your recruitment journey
Brandon Trust
Brandon Trust is an independent charity, supporting around 1,600 children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, to live life in
Cintre
Cintre was set up in 1980 to provide residential care and support, and community-based services, for people aged between 18 and 65 years, with a
Department for Work and Pensions (Jobcentre Plus)
Despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, there are still jobs out there to apply to. We’re here to help you get started. You
Heat Network Associates
We are a small company who specialise in providing Local Authority clients with client engineer/supervision services and we are recruiting locally within the Bristol Area.
Medacs Healthcare Bristol
Medacs Healthcare is currently recruiting home carers with or without experience, for community based work. We are a very experienced team looking for a caring
Metro Bank Recruitment
Our recruiters will be on hand to discuss current vacancies at Metro Bank particularly in the customer service area. We can offer guidance and advice
Ocado Group
Ocado’s Customer Fulfillment Centre (CFC6) based in Bristol will be our first ‘mini’ CFC, designed to deliver around 30,000 customer orders per week when fully
Ocado Warehouse Operatives
Ocado’s Customer Fulfillment Centre (CFC6) based in Bristol will be our first ‘mini’ CFC, designed to deliver around 30,000 customer orders per week when fully
OCS
Why join OCS Group Ltd? From providing a first-class shopping experience at major retail and leisure establishments, to maintaining critical factory facilities for well-known industrial organisations, to
Openreach
What makes a great civil engineer? Openreach engineers come from diverse backgrounds, with varied experience. And whether it’s glorious sunshine or bracing British weather, they’re
Proud to Care Bristol
Working in health and care involves much more than you might expect. It’s not just about assisting people with their daily routines. It’s about supporting
Proud to Care South Gloucestershire
Working in a caring role is about so much more than helping people with their daily routines. It’s about supporting and encouraging people to be
Somerset Care
Somerset Care is one of the major care providers in Southern England and one of the largest not-for-profit care companies in the UK. With 27
South Gloucestershire Council
Care Responder – Home to Decide In these extraordinary times you really can make a difference by giving care to South Gloucestershire residents in crisis.
St Monica Trust
The St Monica Trust has built a long-standing reputation for providing high quality care and support within our retirement villages, care homes and more recently,
Employment Support and Training
#JOBNETWORKBRISTOL
We set up computer sessions for people aged 16+ in Fishponds, St George (and Central Bristol once lockdown has ended), inclusive of disability. Through one
Babington
Babington offer apprenticeships in IT, Digital marketing, Accountancy, Business, property and much more. Babington also offer free courses/qualifications in many different areas, such as functional
Bath College
Whether you are looking for a job that enables you to carry on learning or are already in employment and want to gain further qualifications,
Bristol Community Learning
Bristol Community Learning offer a range of courses that aim to help people gain the skills and knowledge they need to progress into apprenticeships, work,
Bristol Mental Health Employment Service
Whilst we don’t offer vacancies, we can help you to look for a new job or keep your existing one. We support people, who need
City of Bristol College
Our advisors are waiting to provide free impartial advice for adults who wish to reskill, retrain or change their career. We will work with you
Dimensions Training Solutions
Dimensions Training deliver fully funded bespoke support and training for unemployed people who want to return to work but need new skills. A dedicated Mentor
Future Bright – Bristol City Council
Future Bright offers FREE career coaching, training and support to help you develop the skills and confidence you need to take your next step. When
Future Me
Are you at home looking after children under school age? Or recently made redundant? Or looking for new career opportunities? Future Me is a year-long
Hartcliffe and Withywood Ventures (HWV)
HWV (Hartcliffe & Withywood Ventures) is based in South Bristol offering free and impartial advice and guidance on training, volunteering and employment opportunities; a range
National Careers Service
Whatever stage you have reached in your career our qualified careers advisers are here to help. We provide free personalised information, advice and guidance to
Partners in Bristol
Partners in Bristol is committed to providing high-quality training to support progression into work. We offer over 100 courses with a mix of tutor lead
Pre-employment Training @ Weston College
Pre-employment Training If you’re unemployed, we have a huge range of advice, support, training and courses to help get you into work. These courses are
Seetec Pluss
We’re here to support your journey towards and into work. Our change coaches will help you feel good, develop your skills and confidence, and introduce
SGS College
Employability courses and support At SGS College we are dedicated to helping you gain the right knowledge and expertise to succeed. We offer a range
Stand Out Skills
Stand Out Skills is providing unmissable daily support to jobseekers for 28 days from 19th January 2021. BT Stand Out Skills has what jobseekers need
The Focus Training Group
The Focus Training Group is an established group offering quality training to anyone who wishes to improve their skills, qualifications and future career prospects. We
The Prince’s Trust
The Prince’s Trust also work with a number of employers and partners to help young people gain direct work experience or industry insight to help
We Work For Everyone
We Work for Everyone is a valuable programme set to support people with a learning difficulty/disabilities in finding, securing and maintaining paid work. Launching on
WECIL – Supporting Independent Living
WECIL is a disabled persons user led organisation. Please contact us for help and advice on disability related questions, particularly surrounding disability-related Benefits and Adult
Health and Wellbeing
#JOBNETWORKBRISTOL
We set up computer sessions for people aged 16+ in Fishponds, St George (and Central Bristol once lockdown has ended), inclusive of disability. Through one
abandofbrothers
abandofbrothers is an award-winning charity helping young men (18-25), who have been (or are at risk of being) involved in the criminal justice system, to
Bristol Community Learning
Bristol Community Learning offer a range of courses that aim to help people gain the skills and knowledge they need to progress into apprenticeships, work,
Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA)
BDAAs aim is to make Bristol the Dementia Friendly City in the UK by engaging with all organisations in our communities. We raise awareness, encourage
Bristol Disability Equality Forum
Bristol Disability Equality Forum’s Making Change Happen project aims to support Disabled and isolated people make connections, share information, build confidence and discuss issues affecting
Bristol Mental Health Employment Service
Whilst we don’t offer vacancies, we can help you to look for a new job or keep your existing one. We support people, who need
Changes Bristol
Changes Bristol is a mental health charity that provides weekly peer support meetings for those in mental distress and a telephone befriending service. Our services
Missing Link
Missing Link’s Help When You Need It service If your mental health is impacting on how you are living your life, our service may be
Rethink Bristol
Rethink Bristol provide free and confidential services to support people over the age of 18 years with their mental health, as well as a specialist
Safe Link
Rape and sexual assault happen far more often than statistics indicate. It happens in all communities and cultures. Many victims do not seek help because
We Care Home Improvements
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WECIL – Supporting Independent Living
WECIL is a disabled persons user led organisation. Please contact us for help and advice on disability related questions, particularly surrounding disability-related Benefits and Adult
Well Aware
The Well Aware website and phoneline provides an information directory on a wide range of organisations, support groups, community groups, events and activities in Bristol
Wheels to Work Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Wheels to Work offers residents of South Gloucestershire and Bristol free and discounted travel support to get to work and training opportunities. If you live
Housing and Benefits
Bristol Community Learning
Bristol Community Learning offer a range of courses that aim to help people gain the skills and knowledge they need to progress into apprenticeships, work,
Bristol Law Centre
Bristol Law Centre is a charity providing free legal advice in specialist areas of social welfare law, and also represents clients in court. We help over
Shelter Bristol
The Shelter Bristol team give free housing and homelessness advice for people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, B&NES & Somerset. We can offer advice on advocacy
St Pauls Advice Centre
Call on Blue Monday to when an experienced adviser will be available to advise on welfare benefits issues. What we offer Independent and impartial legal
WRAMAS (Bristol City Council)
Part of Bristol City Council, the Welfare Rights and Money Advice Service (WRAMAS) provides benefits and money advice, consultancy, information and training, to a range of
Money management and debt advice
Bristol Water and Wessex Water
Bristol Water has supplied drinking water for over 167 years, always striving to provide high quality services and value for money. We serve a population
Christians Against Poverty
CAP Debt Help Every year, the CAP team helps more than 2,500 clients to become debt free and we’d be delighted to be walk with
St Pauls Advice Centre
Call on Blue Monday to when an experienced adviser will be available to advise on welfare benefits issues. What we offer Independent and impartial legal
Warmer Homes Advice and Money – WHAM
WHAM is a project run by the Home Energy Team. We have a number of caseworkers who can offer support on energy issues, money matters
WECIL – Supporting Independent Living
WECIL is a disabled persons user led organisation. Please contact us for help and advice on disability related questions, particularly surrounding disability-related Benefits and Adult
WRAMAS (Bristol City Council)
Part of Bristol City Council, the Welfare Rights and Money Advice Service (WRAMAS) provides benefits and money advice, consultancy, information and training, to a range of
Energy and Water Saving
Bristol Water and Wessex Water
Bristol Water has supplied drinking water for over 167 years, always striving to provide high quality services and value for money. We serve a population
Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy’s Home Energy Team gives free and impartial energy advice and support to householders living in the South West. We can
Warmer Homes Advice and Money – WHAM
WHAM is a project run by the Home Energy Team. We have a number of caseworkers who can offer support on energy issues, money matters
We Care Home Improvements
At We Care Home Improvements, we believe that everyone has a right to independence. We’re a not-for-profit organisation that can help with all aspects of
