Available to anyone looking for work, with sessions throughout the city; computer and internet access, independent job search facilities as well as support from advisors.
The Community Employment Service is here to help you find work.
We have support sessions in various location across Milton Keynes. These are free to access and you can attend whichever suits you.
Each service offers you practical help and advice with the steps towards finding work, guidance with identifying skills and potential work options and information about local job vacancies and training opportunities.
Support services on offer
Drop-in community based support sessions
Housing service
For those in need of housing or MK Council tenants who are looking for support to gain employment.
Mental health service
For people who are experiencing or have experienced mental health difficulties and are looking to get back into work or for anyone who has an in-work support need.
Over 50s service
For people over 50 who need additional support in gaining employment.
Employability skills support sessions
Don't fancy an individual support appointment? Then join us in a virtual group session. Each session is led by an advisor, is fully interactive, discusses an employability theme and lasts around 30 minutes.
To take part in a session, just email us your name and contact number call us on the number below and we'll do the rest.
General themes
- Application forms
- Building confidence
- Cover letters
- CVs
- Disclosing criminal convictions
- Disclosing health conditions/Disabilities
- Interview preparation and questions
- Job searching
- Managing your money
- Transferable skills
- Virtual interviews
- Working remotely
Self-employment themes
- Business plans
- Self-Assessment and HMRC
- Setting up your Unique Tax Reference Number (UTR)
- Starting your own business
Other useful local services
You may find these local services are helpful in supporting you to find employment.
Careers Action
Careers Action is a local employment support service helping managers and business/technical professionals to get back into work or start their own business.
What kind of help is available?
- Free to access for job seekers or those needing employment advice
- Face to face or online/telephone appointments
- Community drop-in sessions available
- Receive individual support, guidance and training
- Search for jobs online
Each support service offers:
- Impartial information, advice and guidance
- CV building and advice
- Help with job search and completing application forms
- Interview preparation and techniques
- Support with confidence
- Access to free work-related training courses
- Internet access
- In-work support
Timetable of support service sessions
One-to-one specialist support services - housing service users
These sessions are for those who have a housing need or Milton Keynes City Council housing tenants who are looking for support to gain employment.
- Telephone 07734 370054 or 07734 370058 for an appointment with an advisor.
- Email us for an appointment.
One-to-one specialist support services - mental health services
These services are for those who have experienced mental health difficulties and are looking to get back into work - plus in-work support for those who are struggling with their employment due to mental health concerns.
- Telephone 07702 339099 for an appointment with an advisor.
- Email us for an appointment.
'REGAIN'
A service for people who are experiencing or have experienced mental health difficulties and are looking for support to get back into the workplace.
- Advice and guidance on potential job roles
- Practical help with job searching and application processes
- Interview skills and practice
- Information about training opportunities with support to apply
- Help in preparing for work
- Advice on your rights around disclosure of health conditions and gaps in employment
- Support to identify and apply for voluntary roles and work experience
'RETAIN'
A service for people who are experiencing or have experienced mental health difficulties and are finding it difficult to retain their employment.
- Ongoing inwork support, working with you and your employer
- Confidential support and advice on workrelated concerns
- Help with developing a plan of action for any problems
- Advice on the Equality Act and employment rights
- Signposting to specialist organisations
Neighbourhood support services
We hold drop-in sessions at:
- Central Milton Keynes Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 3HL in the room next to the café area on the ground floor.
Monday to Thursday at:
- 10am to 12pm
- 1pm to 3pm
Specialist neighbourhood support services
Session times:
- OVER 50S - Wednesdays 2-4pm
Spotlight, Serpentine Court, Lakes Estate, Milton Keynes MK2 3QL
Group specialist support services
Employability Skills Support Sessions
Don’t fancy an individual support appointment? Then join us in a virtual group session.
Each session is led by an advisor, is fully interactive, discusses an employability theme and lasts around 30 minutes.
General themes:
- Application Forms
- Building Confidence
- Cover Letters
- CVs
- Disclosing Criminal Convictions
- Disclosing Health Conditions/Disabilities
- Interview Preparation and Questions
- Job Searching
- Managing your Money
- Transferable Skills
- Virtual Interviews
- Working Remotely
Self-employment themes:
- Business Plans
- Self-Assessment and HMRC
- Setting up your UTR Number
- Starting your Own Business
Community Employment Service (CES) contact information
- 01908 252323
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Email
Civic, 1 Saxon Gate East, Milton Keynes MK9 3EJ