Access Free Employment Support in Harborough District

Finding a new job or changing careers can be hard, but we are here to help you. Harborough District Council offers and signposts a variety of services to give you the tools you need to succeed.

Skills, Training and Employment Pathways (STEP)

Our free STEP programme has been designed to support people across the district to find work and learn new skills. We provide tailored 1-2-1 support to help you achieve your career goals.

The STEP programme can help you with:

• CV Writing
• Job Search
• Interview Prep
• Training and Skills
• Volunteering

Ready to take the next step? Sign up for 1-2-1 support today

Find Your Nearest Job Centre

If you need to access benefits or additional government employment support, finding your local Jobcentre Plus is easy.

You can locate your nearest Jobcentre Plus, including address information, opening times, and contact details, to ensure you are getting the right guidance and financial support while you look for work. Use the national Jobcentre locator tools to find the office closest to you.

Find your local JobCentre Plus

Other Support in Harborough District

Alongside the STEP programme and Jobcentre Plus, there are several other organisations locally that can help you with employment, training, and financial advice:

• Citizens Advice LeicesterShire: Offers free, independent, and confidential advice on employment rights, benefits, and debt management.
• National Careers Service: Provides professional advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training, and work opportunities.
• Leicestershire Adult Learning Service (GoLearn): Offers hundreds of part-time courses across the county to help you build confidence, gain new skills, or achieve formal qualifications.
• Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL): A community charity based in Market Harborough that can help you find local volunteering opportunities to boost your CV and wellbeing.