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  • I want to learn new skills
    • adults in a classroom, all different ages, back to photographerLearning new skills will boost your confidence and may be the first steps towards returning to work.  Rethink staff run some learning groups and will also support you to access mainstream college courses. 
    • Skills groups are often part of a package which includes a volunteer work experience placement, so that you can dip your toe into working as part of a team and producing something worthwhile. 

     

  • I want the confidence to go for a job
    • Rethink are able to run courses in job search, CV writing, filling in application forms and interview skills.
    • Confidence building groups and volunteer placements will give you the confidence to think about paid work.
    • Women chatting, Ealing Carers Support Rethink can organise for you to see a benefits advisor to work out how employment would effect your income.
  • I need to be able to cope with the demands of a job
    • You can use a support worker to help you plan your time, use a diary, get confident to use public transport and to plan a career.
    • If you want us to, Rethink can liaise with your employer to work out ways to reduce stress in your workplace.
    • group of 4 people talking in the garden You can use a peer support group to share ideas on coping with the challenges of going into paid work.
  • I need to know how to go about getting a job
    • Rethink employment services, community services and social enterprises are all able to support you to find the right job for you.
    • We provide training in interview skills, filling in an application form and preparing a CV.
    • Retail Therapy, Woman holding shopping bags WMHD QuizGo with a Rethink support worker to organise a makeover and to choose interview clothes.