Work Hounslow provides free employment support for residents aged 18 and above who are unemployed and not in education or training, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), care-experienced residents or those who have been involved in the Youth Justice System. Register with Work Hounslow.

Other employment services and support

Specialised supporting agencies in the borough

Hounslow JobCentre Plus

A government-funded employment agency and social security office, helping people to find employment in the country.

Contact

Shaw Trust

Supporting unemployed residents aged 18 and over with health conditions to work

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Ingeus

Providing support in employment, skills, health and wellbeing

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Community support and services

London Borough of Hounslow

Information of service and support for residents and businesses.

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Hounslow Connect

An online hub for residents to search for local advice and support.

Citizens Advice Hounslow

Free confidential, impartial advice on welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, consumer, relationship and family issues, immigration and other topics.

Contact

Hounslow Family Services Directory

Online resources for families with children and young people.

SEND Local Offer

Online resources for families and professionals working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Age UK Hounslow

Befriending and activities for older people

Mind Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow

Emotional support for Hounslow residents

Shelter

Advice on Housing Rights and Homelessness

St Mungos

Homelessness support and recovery

St Mungos

Homelessness support and recovery

Step Change

Help with debt problems

Money Advice

Advice and help on money and finances, mortgages

Scope

Support for disabled people

Nacro

Help with debt problems

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Benefits calculation assessment

Turntous

A national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially

Gingerbread

An organisation that provides advice and practical support for single parents, including advice on benefits and tax credits.

Crosslight Advice

Free advice on living costs and debt

Migrant Help

Providing independent advice and guidance to assist asylum seekers in the UK move through and understand the asylum process

Displaced Student

Study opportunities to support refugees and asylum seekers in the UK to access university

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Job search

LinkedIn

Prospects Job Profiles

You can use the webpage for your job search.

Each job profile has an overview of job responsibilities, salary, working hours, what’s the day like, qualifications and skills, and more.

Job Centre Plus

A government-funded employment agency and social security office, helping people of working age find employment in the UK.

Contact the centre by visiting Treaty Shopping Centre or by calling 0800 169 0190/ 0845 608 8551



Job interview

Clothing for interviews

To find out more about the support, contact your Work Hounslow employment advisor.

Travel expenses

If you are receiving benefits, unemployed, and actively looking for work, you may be eligible for the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount, which offers 50% off travel for a duration of three months.

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Youth Skills and Employment Guarantee (YSEG)

The Council launches YSEG, with the support from local businesses, education providers and voluntary sectors to remove barriers for young people aged 14 -25 to access skills and employment opportunities and improve outcomes.

As part of YSEG, Hounslow Connexions offers free career information, advice and guidance for young people aged 16-19 as well as those up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents.

Contact the team via email: connexions@hounslow.gov.uk or by calling 020 8583 5151

Online resources and support available from local organisations

UK Government

Find an apprenticeship

King’s Trust

The organisation offers support for young people aged 16 – 30 on building confidence, gaining essential skills for work or starting a business.

Contact the organisation by calling 0800 842 841 or via live chat during opening hours.

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Youth Employment UK

Online resources
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Self-employment/ Starting a business

Looking to become self-employed or start a business? Check out the information below.

Resources from Hounslow Council

Information and resources for residents planning and running a business. Access useful weblinks, including business support and advice, courses and resources.

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Grow London Local

Free support to help grow your business, including online library of events, support programmes, helpful content to achieve your business goals, personalised recommendations and a free consultation.

Find out more

Growth Hub

Specialist support for new or well-established businesses, offering access to advice, online resources and funding opportunities.

Find out more

Department for Work and Pension

Read the guide on University Credit payments to unemployed residents who are self-employment.

HMRC

As a sole trader you:

  • work for yourself
  • are classed as self-employed
  • make all the business decisions

Find out if you are required to register as a sole trader.

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Paid services for starting a business

Some companies, such as 1st Formations, Quality Company Formations, can help individuals set up a business and provide a virtual business address.

Careers information and training

Prospects

Advice and opportunities for students.

Register to access free information.

Register

Milkround

Career resource and information for students and graduates, including internships, placements, graduate jobs and schemes to apply for.

Contact

National Careers Service (NCS)

Careers information, advice and guidance for anyone aged 13+ living in England.

Contact via landline: 0800 100 900 during opening hours or webchat.

Learn more

Free training

Access free courses and training to develop your skills and improve your chances of finding a job.

National Careers Service

Learn Hounslow

Supporting residents aged 19 and above to upskill and reskill, from short courses to qualifications

Contact

Career videos

For local young people aged 16-25 to access learning, work opportunities, training, volunteering and support

Watch here
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Registration process

  • To access our support, you must register with us online
  • Once your form is submitted, a member of Admin team will contact you within two to three days to complete your registration or follow up on any vacancy you’ve applied for
  • After you have fully registered, including providing one proof of address (valid within the last three months) and a form of ID (you can learn more about the proof of address and ID in the Frequently asked questions section), you registration will be confirmed
  • You will then be allocated to an advisor who will support you on your journey into work, training, volunteering and more

Frequently asked questions