Workplace is a recruitment centre in Newham that is committed to helping employers find the right local people to work for them and to supporting local people who want those jobs. Our free service is on offer to Newham residents and employers across London.
Our goal is to help you get the job that's right for you. Whatever your level of previous experience we can provide support and advice about your next step. Our services include
We handle vacancies across a wide range of sectors, including construction, retail, office, security, hospitality, horticulture, manufacturing, warehouse and health & social care.
Workplace hosts two specialist projects for residents who need extra support to find work.
The Single Points of Access team provides intensive support for unemployed people especially parents. The team offers support to increase confidence, improve skills, write a CV, job search and prepare for an interview and can provide help with childcare and other costs in the first few months of a new job. They deliver their service from a range of locations throughout the borough, including children's centres, libraries, schools and community centres. Call the team to find out which day they are in your local area.
The Mayor's Employment Project team provides a similar range of support which is specially tailored for long term unemployed residents, or people living in workless households. The key aim of this project is to help residents who would like to work, but are afraid of losing their benefits. If you are a resident of Newham, long term unemployed and worried about being worse off if you work, the team are keen to meet you to discuss your circumstances. We provide a guarantee that you will not be worse off in work.
In order to register for any Workplace support you must bring proof of identity and address to prove you are a Newham resident, and have the right to work in the UK.
At least ONE form of photographic ID, which can be:
At least ONE proof of address (must be from the last 3 months), which can be:
Additionally, you should bring:
Call us on 020 8430 4331 or call in to Workplace to get started!
- Assisted job searching to find work opportunities to suit you
- Advice about career pathways
- Sourcing relevant work experience and access to volunteering to boost your skills
- Business start up advice
- Access to work-related training for the job you really want
- Support to compose a CV
We handle vacancies across a wide range of sectors, including construction, retail, office, security, hospitality, horticulture, manufacturing, warehouse and health & social care.
Workplace hosts two specialist projects for residents who need extra support to find work.
The Single Points of Access team provides intensive support for unemployed people especially parents. The team offers support to increase confidence, improve skills, write a CV, job search and prepare for an interview and can provide help with childcare and other costs in the first few months of a new job. They deliver their service from a range of locations throughout the borough, including children's centres, libraries, schools and community centres. Call the team to find out which day they are in your local area.
The Mayor's Employment Project team provides a similar range of support which is specially tailored for long term unemployed residents, or people living in workless households. The key aim of this project is to help residents who would like to work, but are afraid of losing their benefits. If you are a resident of Newham, long term unemployed and worried about being worse off if you work, the team are keen to meet you to discuss your circumstances. We provide a guarantee that you will not be worse off in work.
In order to register for any Workplace support you must bring proof of identity and address to prove you are a Newham resident, and have the right to work in the UK.
At least ONE form of photographic ID, which can be:
- Current valid passport*
- FULL UK Driving License
- FULL EU Driving License
* if the passport is from outside the EU then you will need to prove eligibility to work in the UK.
At least ONE proof of address (must be from the last 3 months), which can be:
- utility bill (gas, electricity, water)
- bank statement
- council tax bill
- benefit statement (JSA, Income Support, Child Tax Credit, etc)
Additionally, you should bring:
- originals of any educational qualifications
- employment relevant qualifications and cards
- your CV
Call us on 020 8430 4331 or call in to Workplace to get started!