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Education, employment and training - care leavers

Employment - care leavers

Preparing for employment and starting a new job is a big achievement. We want to make sure that you have everything you need for this.

We will support your first move to employment by helping you:

  • get suitable clothing (up to £100) for interviews
  • cover transport costs to interviews and school, college or university
  • buy specific equipment or uniform like books or health and safety clothing
  • with transitional payments when there is a gap between your benefits and your first wage
  • guaranteeing you an interview for our jobs and apprenticeships

Job opportunities

Additional support

Welfare provision scheme

You may be able to get additional support through the welfare provision scheme. You can apply twice in a 12 month period to help with clothing, footwear and travel. You can check eligibility and apply on our welfare provision scheme webpage. Your personal advisor can also help you apply.

Opportunity North Somerset

We can connect you with Opportunity North Somerset who offer employment support, apprenticeship and work experience opportunities, and career development and progression.