Benefit Support 

Information on benefits and Benefits Calculator by ‘Entitled To’ here

Food Banks 

Use the Trussell Trust website to find your nearest food bank here

Other Dorset food banks here

Unemployed with medical conditions 

Wiseability have support on their website here

What you can claim – Disability Rights here

Community Support 

Help and Kindness

Public Health Dorset

Volunteering Dorset

For a help document on completing an Application Form click here.

For a help document on how to Type and Write a CV click here.

For a help document on writing a Cover Letter click here.

Need a little more help? For an online tool that helps you complete an application form, write a cover letter or CV click here.

Prefer a video? No Office software? This Google course takes you through creating a CV. click here.

Click here to take an online skills check

Click here to take an online personality test to find out what drives you

Click here to explore different careers and find out which one suits you best

Click here for 5 Top Tips for interviews

Click here to find out how to be an Interview Star

Click here to find out how you can use Formal Language to help you get a job 

Click here for support with dealing with complaints

Click here for further ideas on such topics as Exams, Apprenticeships, Self-Employment and Volunteering

To find out how to keep yourself safe online click here.

To find out how to keep your children safe online click here.

To find out why digital skills are important click here.

Looking for more detailed help? click here.

Learn my way – Basic computer skills, finding a job, using the Internet click here.

GCF Global – Written and video resources on a range of topics. Full details on using MS Office click here.

Make it Click – A range of courses and resources based around working online, including photography and graphics click here.

The National Careers Service

Free Local Careers Advice for Adults

The comeback is always better than the setback!

In a time of uncertainty Ansbury Guidance is always focussed on the positives, and new ways of working to help support our community.  Ansbury Guidance is a local charity with over 25 years’ experience of supporting adults across Dorset with careers information, advice and guidance.

“Wherever possible it’s about turning a negative into a positive.  It’s a time for self-reflection, forward planning and hope.”  Sharon McCallum, Contracts Manager.

During this difficult time, we need to focus on keeping our mind healthy and active.  There’s lots of ways we can do this from online exercise classes to online learning.  

Ansbury Guidance Advisers can support you with free information, advice and guidance.

• We can help you explore courses that you can do from home – this might be an opportunity for you to gain new qualifications.
• Now is the time to work on your CV. Take this time out to review your skills and experience and work with our Advisers to write an impactful CV.
• Need help with applying to online vacancies? Our Advisers can support you with completing applications as well as advising you on how and where to look for employment opportunities.

Now’s the time to get yourself ready for when the economy grows!

Ansbury Guidance have extended their hours so that we are here whenever you need our help, even if that means waiting until the kids are in bed.

During this time, our service is over the phone and don’t worry we call you, so it won’t cost you anything!  All you have to do is phone 01202 677557 to book an appointment or email us at info@ansbury.co.uk

Ansbury flyer – Download here

More details of their services are available here

The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY)

– has produced a new video for parents. See link below. It’s very short and easy to understand. 

This video helps parents to understand the benefits of childcare to their child’s development and encourages them to take advantage of the childcare offer even if they  are “stay at home” parents. It also explains how they can access funding.

 Link Here

Nomis UK Labour market statistics 

Visit their website here

Education Development Trust

Visit their website here

Office for National Statistics – Employment and labour market

Visit their website here