FAQs - Westminster Works
Q. How can Westminster Works help me?
A. Our team of 14 specialists know about local jobs and what employers are looking for. You’ll meet your own personal adviser, your link person for as long as you remain on the programme. If you need more training, your adviser will help find a work placement or the right place for you to study. If you’re ready to work straight away, they will look for vacancies and help with tips for the application form and with practice for the interview. The adviser will help you every step of the way, staying in contact by phone and meeting you regularly. If you genuinely want a job, or to improve your job prospects, they will do their utmost to make sure you achieve your goals.
Q. Will this affect my benefits?
No. All the advice is free and we may be able to organise extra help with childcare and travel costs. Whatever stands between you and the job you want, we’ll help to remove the barriers.
Q. How long is the programme?
A. It’s up to you. Some people may find a job straight away. Others may need a longer training course or a work placement. Some people don’t feel confident about going to work or they don’t know what jobs would suit them. We can help you identify the skills you already have and match them to what local employers are looking for.
Q. What if there aren’t any jobs?
A. Times are tough but there are jobs if you know where to look. Our advisers have a track record of success in getting people into work.
Q. Are these just dead end jobs?
A. No. We can help you plan a career and we stay in touch for at least six 6 months after you have started work, so we can discuss how you can progress in your chosen field. We can also help persuade your employer let you carry on with free training so that your prospects keep improving.
Q. I can’t work full time. Can I still join?
A. Yes. Some of our advisers specialise in finding jobs for people like mothers with young children who can only work part time.
Q. How can I find out more?
A. Call 020 7575 3113 and we’ll tell you more about it. Or you can make an appointment to come into a local office to meet an Adviser.