The Working Communities Project
The Council run a free, voluntary and confidential support service which is offered to all residents in the District. We provide advice, guidance and resources tailored to anyone leaving the Armed Forces to help you back into the workplace. Working together on a one-to-one basis, you and your advisor will create a realistic plan to help you find employment. Some of the things we can help you with are: searching for a job, preparing your CV, filling in application forms, interview techniques and advice about benefits. If there is something we are unable to help you with, we can put you in touch with the right people for support.
If you want to find out more about the Project or make an appointment to access support, please contact Mark Szadura, Community Employment Advisor:
Tel: 01246 217534 / Mobile: 07973 343 383
Email:
For more information about Employment and Employability support, visit the website.
Employment at NEDDC
Service in Non-Regular Forces (Reservists)
Employees are entitled to up to 2 weeks to attend summer camp as a volunteer member of the non-regular forces. This will comprise five days paid leave and five days paid leave taken from an employee’s annual leave entitlement, as the Council’s basic annual leave provision awarded to employees is well above the statutory minimum entitlement of twenty three days annual leave, plus an additional three days after five years’ service.
DWP Armed Forces Champion for Derbyshire
Support is available for ex-services personnel with Employment, Training, Housing, Health, Mental health and much more. DWP also has possible funding available to retrain or purchase licenses and certificates when ready to go into a new job.
If you need support or more information, please contact Elizabeth Gaunt M.B.E., DWP Armed Forces Champion on:
Other national Employment Support
- We have a dedicated page on the Forces Families Jobs website, which identifies training and employment opportunities for family members of currently serving UK military personnel..
- Great Place to Work for Veterans is an initiative that aims to encourage more veterans to work for the Civil Service.
- Forces Employment Charity Provides support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and children, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving. Call 0121 262 3058.
- Op NOVA Provides support for veterans who are in contact with the justice system, enabling them to access the services they need. Call 0800 917 7299.