Working Families is the UK’s leading work-life balance organisation. We help children, working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work. Our free Legal Helpline gives parents and carers legal and in-work benefits advice, as well as helping them to negotiate…
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- We are open: Monday to Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm.Community Warm Space in colder months and Cool space in heatwaves: Drop-in, refreshments, dining room, study room (in the evenings) and wrap-around support. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-7pm Friday 9-5pm Saturday and Sunday 11-3pm Run by St Luke's Trust, this large, modern centre offers a…
- The Barnsbury Jobcentre Plus is a part of the Department of Work and Pensions providing a comprehensive work and benefits service. Here you get advice and information on how to get into paid work. People of working age also get the help and support they…
- Finsbury Park Jobcentre Plus is a part of the Department of Work and Pensions providing a comprehensive work and benefits service. Here you get advice and information on how to get into paid work. People of working age also get the help and support they…
- 9am to 5pm Monday to FridayThe iWork employment service offers 1-2-1 tailored coaching and mentoring support to get unemployed Islington residents into jobs they want to do. It has a holistic approach, looking at the person's strengths and interests. A coach can work with a client for as long as…
- Monday to SaturdayIslington Adult Community Learning works in partnership with the voluntary and community sector to provide a network of neighbourhood learning centres across the borough. We offer a range of free courses for Islington residents who would like to improve their skills and life chances. Our…
- Stay and Play and Toy Library: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am to 12pm; After-School Club: Monday to Friday, 3.15-6.15pm; Holiday Playscheme (No playscheme Easter 2020): Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6pm; Youth Club: Monday to Wednesday from 6.15-9.30pm; In Touch Project: Wednesday and Thursday, 10.30am to 3pm; Weekenders Club: Friday, Saturday, 11am to 3pm; Healthy Lifestyles for over 50s: Monday, 11am to 1pm; Young Parents Group and Toy Library: Friday 10am to 12 noon (contact Daniella Taylor, 07886 611103).Community Warm Space Offer: Drop-in, refreshments and wrap-around support. Wednesday at 11am – 2pm, option to join Afrikan Yoga. Hot drinks and soup provided. Octopus member Community Centres will be offering wrap-around support and activities at Warm Places over the winter months. We have worked together to…
- 9am to 5pmMental Health Working - offers specialist education, training and employment support for residents of Camden and Islington with mental health conditions, helping them to prepare for, find and stay in employment. Support includes: providing focused mental health support; identifying coping strategies; personalised support plan; specialist information, advice and…
- Peabody is a London Housing Association which also provides a range of anti-poverty community development programmes and services including employment and training support. Employment and training centres are currently located in Islington, Hackney, Westminster and Southwark. Support provided includes: CV and cover letter writing; advice…
- The Work Related Assertiveness Project (WRAP) is delivered by the mental health charity Jobs in Mind. WRAP provides employment support for young people aged 16-25 not in work and experiencing stress, anxiety and depression. Young people gain access to one-to-one support into training, volunteering and…
- Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm; Friday 9.00am to 4.00pmVocational and alternative curriculum provision for young people.
- Apprenticeships are a great way to start your career. Get paid to do a real job, gain experience and work towards a nationally recognised qualification. The council offers a high quality apprenticeship programme that combines work experience, training and a competitive London Living Wage salary.…
- Website and helpline giving advice on training, careers and employment.
- Website of apprenticeship opportunities in London and the rest of the UK.
- Smart Works is a charity that helps women give them the confidence they need to reach their full potential by providing high quality interview clothing supported by two styling volunteers. This will be followed by a one-to-one coaching session with an expert interview coach to…
- Suited & Booted provides clothing and job interview advice for vulnerable and disadvantaged men in London. Our clients include the long-term unemployed, ex offenders, those experiencing mental health problems, homeless, looked-after youth and young adults and former miltary personnel - people who are struggling and…
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pmOffers advice and information about welfare rights and setting up a business; education and training classes including ESOL, computing, job seeking skills, interview techniques, CV writing, sign language, learn to type, sewing classes, jewellery making, glass painting, decoupage, keep fit, choir, iconography, lunch club, traditional Greek dance and after school activities (Greek…
- Renaisi provides support for local communities with employment, neighbourhood improvement, community engagement and employment and support for migrant communities and schools. Renaisi works in schools providing highly skilled Bilingual Parent Support Advisers (BPSA) who speak a range of community languages including Somali, Bengali, Turkish, Kurdish, Portugese,…
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmEmployability and job support for women from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and refugee communities. The project is designed to increase women's employability, confidence and self-esteem offering personalised one-to-one support, pre-employment and vocational training.
- Bounce Back acts as a bridge between prison and full time employment.
- A social enterprise which aims to bring women confidently back into the workplace, working with employers who recognise the benefits of skilled, reliable part-time employees.
- Supporting women with criminal convictions into sustainable, quality jobs.
- Drop-in and appointment 9.30am - 5pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and FridayGCSE and A Level Results 2023 Have you just got your GCSE or A-Level results? You may have concerns and questions about your next steps in education, employment and training. Progress Advisers will be available on GCSE results day at the majority of Islington schools.…
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, drop-in and enquiries.We offer a warm welcome and a programme of support and training for local parents and carers that suits individual needs. This service is for Islington parents only, if you live, work or have a child in an Islington School. You must be a Parent/Carer/Grandparent…
- Monday to Friday 9.30am to 6pm; Saturday, 10.30am to 2pmIn its state-of-the-art facilities with 55 computers and fully qualified advisors and tutors, Intech Centre is offering Career Advice, Training and Examination services. All the customers referred to Intech Centre have an opportunity to speak to a qualified advisor to ensure they have access to…
- The Evelyn Oldfield Unit aims to provide, develop, and coordinate support services for marginalized and disadvantaged individuals and their communities – primarily those from migrant, refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds. They provide technical and managerial aid and support services for refugee community organisations in London…
- Office open Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm. Evening session timings vary, please see website or social media for more information.Prospex @ The Underground Youth centre offers multiple services for young people aged 8-21 such as Youth Club, Trips and activities, workshops; School holiday Programme; Cooking Club; Homework Club; Girls Group sessions and Duke of Edinburgh Awards and more. A healthy meal is supplied at all…
- Office open 9.30-5.30Spear Islington works with 16-24 year olds who are currently unemployed, to assist them into employment, training or further education. We run a 6 week programme from 2-5pm Mon-Fri that includes; Tailored CV and Cover letter Interview training Professional Communication and teamwork skills Help with…
- Peabody’s Employment and Training Team at the Hugh Cubitt Centre helps unemployed Londoners into work.Register and be supported by qualified professionals with a wealth of experience. We offer free one-to-one advice and guidance to individuals searching for jobs and preparing for working life, and work…
- Monday to Friday 10am to 4pmThrough sport, mentoring, employment, and advice and guidance projects, JYCA has managed to engage, empower, develop and give opportunities to many young people. We support unemployed 16-24-year-olds to move into employment using the power of sport. As a youth charity, we use football and other…
- A local jobs website for people who would like to start a career in adult health and social care. The portal gives advice about careers pathways, insights into a range of job roles, and also features local jobs with a range of employers. Proud to…
- Website of the recruitment agency for employees and individuals with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and autism.
- After-school and holidaysMonday to Friday, every holiday apart from ChristmasThe holiday playscheme runs each holiday, apart from Christmas. Parents can apply direct to schemes to enquire about fees and availability for childcare places. Families eligible for Lunch Bunch will be able to book some free sessions, depending on availability. Age: Reception to Year 6Hours:…
- The Family Works Programme is a voluntary employment support programme in the borough of Islington. It has been designed to support local people who are part of a family with complex barriers to gain employment, improving life for the whole family. Catch22 are delivering this…
- Wednesday 1pm to 2.30pmCome and joing a wellbeing session to help manage stress and find balance. Why not join us for some lovely meditation, reflexology and aromatherapy sessions every Wednesday from 1pm to 2.30pm at the Parent House. Creative art Relaxing Meditations And much more Contact Anita to…
- Call for timesAre you the parent of a child SEND? Join our SEND Friends coffee morning for guest speakers from Islington Parent Carer Forum and Islington Healing Network. Find out about our courses, what’s new at The Parent House and how we can support you. The SEND…
- Groundwork LDN runs a free, skills-training programme that provides employment support for young people living in London who are not in employment, education or training. Accredited courses in: English and Maths Functional Skills, Employability Skills, Horticulture, Business Administration, Customer Service Employment Advisors who offer 1-2-1…
- Wednesday, 10-11amCome and join our weekly coffee mornings to find out about our courses, what’s new at The Parent House and how we can support you. The Parent House offers free 1-2-1 support/mentoring/training and courses to Islington Parents, or if you work in Islington or have…
- Tuesday and Thursday appointmentsPre-loved children's clothes, shoes and books provided free, for Islington children from new-born to 11 years old. If you are experiencing hardship and would like to recieve a children's clothing bundle please make an appointment to come to the Parent House. We will apply…
- Thursdays, from 25 April for 9 weeks 9.30am to 12.30pmFree course for Islington parents of children under 3 years old and those expecting babies Do you want to understand your baby/child? Have fun and build strong relationships? Contact Anita to book your free space
- Saturday 23 March, 10.30am to 12 noon and 1-2.30pmEvent for families with children aged 5 to 11 years. Activities: Kite making Discover secrets of nature Make cards Art and craft and much more! Book now! Text the number for children and adults attending to 07816 116 639
- Wednesday 9.45am to 12pmAre you Struggling with the Cost of living and looking for work? Join us for free workshops for Islington Parents on Wednesdays, 9.45-12pm at the Parent House, 55 Calshot St, N1 9AS On Wednesday 13th March our Cost of Living workshop will be a little different.…