Support in Bristol

A single place to find the support you need in Bristol

Bristol, UK

How can we help?

We offer free support to residents of Bristol to enter training, gain employment, progress within their current career or change into a new career.

We have a team of trained coaches that offer tailored, person centred support.

The support we can offer includes:

  • Bespoke 1:1 support sessions
  • CVs, job applications and interview techniques
  • Identifying employment goals
  • Information, advice, and guidance for employment needs
  • Referrals which could include wellbeing support or financial advice

 

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Who can we help?

We can help if you are:

  • Aged 18 years or over
  • A Bristol resident

Our coaches are trained to support those that are currently:

  • Unemployed/out of work
  • Employed
  • Self-employed

Unfortunately due to funding regulations we are unable to support those that have no recourse to public funds.

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How to apply for support

Get in touch

To register for support from our team, please click the link below.

Register for support

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Meet us

Looking for training, a new job, a career change, or to progress where you are? Come and meet us at one of our regular drop ins, there's no need to book, just come along.

Employment Support Drop In @ The Foodbank
Redcliffe: Last Wednesday of the month, from 12pm-2pm, at FaithSpace, Redcliffe Methodist Church, Prewett St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6PB
Stokes Croft: Last Friday of the month, from 1pm-3pm, at King’s Centre, 14 King Square, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS2 8JH
Horfield: Third Thursday of the month, from 1:30pm-3pm, at Ebenezer Church,  286 Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0BA
Southmead: Last Thursday of the month, from 3pm-5pm, at Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5PY
Lockleaze: Last Tuesday of the month, from 10am-12pm, at St Mary’s Church, Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol BS7 9XA

Employment Support & Family Hubs Drop In
Southmead:
First Friday of the month, from 9am - 12pm, at Southmead Children’s Centre, Doncaster Rd, Bristol BS10 5PW
Hartcliffe:
Second Wednesday of the month, from 9am - 11am, at Hartcliffe & Withywood Community Partnership, Symes Resource Centre, Peterson Ave, Bristol BS13 0BE
Hartcliffe: First Thursday of the month, from 9am - 11am, at The café @ the Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Road, Bristol BS13 9JN

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Contact us

Telephone number: 0117 332 1500

Email address: skillsconnect@bristol.gov.uk

We try to answer all enquiries as promptly as possible but it can take several days to respond during busy times.

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Get in touch

If you'd like to speak to us for extra support or advertise your own services, use the relevant links below.

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