- Number of professional training courses for soon-to-be veterans more than doubled.
- New Career Transition Partnership (CTP) with Reed in Partnership will continue the award-winning work supporting service leavers.
- Training in areas ranging from transport to cyber security will give service leavers the best opportunity of finding employment.
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January 24, 2024
More support for Service Leavers transitioning to civilian life
January 16, 2024
Dover: Working for Dover District Council
Steeped in history, but actively regenerating with multi-million pound investments in new commercial and leisure development, and new homes. Combining coast and countryside, the Dover district is a great place to live, work and play!
Dover District Council offers a wide range of job opportunities and is always on the look-out for hard working, innovative, and creative people who are passionate about delivering first class public services.
Information provided by Chatham HIVE
November 30, 2023
Building Heroes - 2024 courses available for booking
Building Heroes are offering fully training in multi trades for Veterans, Service Leavers, Family members, Reservists and select places for those over 19 with a desire to access the industry.
- 08/01/24-09/02/24 spaces still available!
- 26/02/24-28/03/24
- 22/04/24-25/05/24
- 03/06/24-05/07/24
November 8, 2023
November 2, 2023
September 5, 2023
August 30, 2023
Samaritans Veterans app
The Samaritans Veterans app provides UK military Service Leavers and Veterans with emotional health and wellbeing information, guidance and resources. Samaritans Veterans is designed to give you the tools to identify and navigate the emotional health challenges that can be experienced when transitioning out of the military and in your life beyond the Forces.
When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call us free on 116 123 (within the UK or Ireland) or email us at jo@samaritans.org. Whoever you are and whatever you’re facing, we won’t judge you or tell you what to do. We’re here to listen so you don’t have to face it alone. www.samaritans.org.
August 7, 2023
Service Leavers' Guide - July 2023 edition
July 25, 2023
Midlothian: Centrica Customer Service Advisor vacancy
Hybrid Working – Mixture of Home and Office.
Training - 6 weeks hybrid Home and Office based training (8.45am-5.00pm) Please make sure this fits in with any pre-booked time off you may have and your commute is manageable.
Hours - Monday to Friday, range of shifts between 8am - 6pm
Salary - £24,945 + up to 16% quarterly bonus & Benefits
British Gas Energy Team – Full Time Permanent
Start Date September 2023
You’ll be working as a Customer Resolution Agent British Gas Business Call Centre, supporting, and resolving customer enquiries who are running their businesses. Naturally you should and have fantastic communication skills both written and verbal. We use Voice, Chat and Text to communicate so you’ll need to be familiar with these. This department is fast paced, and at times can be high pressure. Your resilience, agility and ownership skills are key to this role.
Edinburgh: Centrica Customer Service Advisor vacancy
Customer Resolution Advisor This is a permanent full-time position (37 hours per week)
Location - We’re looking for people who can work from home and commute to the Edinburgh office when required. Currently, we ask you to come into the office a minimum of once a month, and your leader will let you know any additional occasions you’re required to come into the office which is likely to happen.
Start date - Various Start Dates Ending November 2023
Salary £24,945 per annum+ annual bonus of up to 16% (paid quarterly)
July 13, 2023
Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) - Veterans' Adjustment Passports
The scheme, announced by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday 11 July, will help those leaving service with an injury, disability or health condition move more smoothly into employment.
Find out more HERE
July 6, 2023
Lancashire: - Armed Forces Covenant Guide 2023/24
June 30, 2023
Armed Forces access to Jobcentre Plus services - update
This includes having an armed forces champion in every Jobcentre Plus district who ensures that we provide support that meets your needs.
This page explains the role of the armed forces champion and the way you and your families can access our services.
CLICK HERE to read the guidance
June 27, 2023
HM Prison & Probation Service ‘Advance Into Justice’ Armed Forces recruitment – now open for applications
Whether you're in the process of leaving the Armed Forces, a veteran or a Spouse or Legal Partner of a Serving Person or Veteran; Advance into Justice is the opportunity for you. Advance into Justice allows you to take up a rewarding second career within HM Prison & Probation Service, access great resettlement packages, employment benefits, training and progression opportunities. Join us and you'll continue to use your transferrable skills to protect the public and play a vital role in the criminal justice system.
Advance into Justice offers a wide range of roles within both prison and probation environments across England and Wales.
Visit their website HERE
Further information is contained in their booklet HERE
June 13, 2023
Advance Into Justice - Prison Officer recruitment for Service Leavers & Veterans
June 12, 2023
JSP534 - Tri-service resettlement manual - updated June 2023
Please see HERE for full details.
April 24, 2023
Scottish Veterans Residences vacancies in Edinburgh
Scottish Veterans Residences is a charity established in 1910 to support former members of the Armed Forces of all ages who are homeless, isolated or in need.
We provide high quality accommodation with dedicated support at our residences in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow. Each residence is a Registered Housing.
We currently have vacancies in Edinburgh.
For further information click on image.
April 5, 2023
Scotland: Latest issue of Unforgotten Forces magazine is out now
We have a focus on support for independent living, including a spotlight on Blesma, The Limbless Veterans.
We also report on how DMWS and Fares4Free are collaborating to offer escorted hospital journeys for veterans that need them
To read the latest edition click on image above 👆
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
February 9, 2023
Tom Harrison House Liverpool
Tom Harrison House provides a specialist addiction recovery programme for UK Armed Forces veterans and emergency services personnel.
Our bespoke 12-week residential programme is designed specifically for those who have served and who may struggle to engage with mainstream, civilian rehabilitation services.
Further information can be found HERE