Extra Support

KX Recruit works with a number of different Partners to give candidates the best chance of achieving a positive outcome. If you feel you need extra support, please see the list below of local organisations who will be more than happy to help.

National Careers Service

The National Careers Service is the publicly funded careers service for adults (aged 19 and over) in England, delivered by qualified Careers Advisers offering confidential, impartial and independent information, advice and guidance on a range of career topics including digital skills, identifying transferable skills, finding a job or course, CV and interview guidance and much more.

Website: Careers advice – job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service

Good Work Camden

Good Work Camden (GWC) is the Council’s integrated approach to supporting residents to access good quality work which enables them to live well. GWC provides employment support to Camden residents and their support is open to all. This support is provided through: Job Hubs in Gospel Oak, Regents Park and Kilburn, Camden Children’s Centre’s, The King’s Cross Construction Skills Centre, and Camden Apprenticeships. They have partnerships with a number of services in Camden – whether residents need support with housing, money or health, they’re here to help.

Website: Good Work Camden

LIFT

LIFT is a partnership between Camden, Islington & Hackney councils to support residents from underrepresented backgrounds to find jobs and training, and start and grow businesses in the thriving creative, tech and science sectors.

Website: LIFT Opportunities – LIFT Futures

Volunteer Centre Camden

Would you like to share a skill, try something new or get ‘job ready’? Volunteering can help with all of this and more. And we have 100s of roles, so there’s plenty to choose from. It’s quick and easy to search online, or you could come to one of our drop-ins or volunteering fairs.

Website: Home – Volunteer Centre Camden

New Horizon Youth Centre

 New Horizon Youth Centre supports 16-21 year olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We provide practical support such as free hot food, showers and laundry as well as finding young people a place to stay, and working with them to find training and jobs. We also offer counselling, drug and alcohol support, health, fitness, art, music and communication skills workshops – everything they need to create a positive future.

Website: New Horizon Youth Centre – Giving Potential A Home

Camden Connexions and Careers Service

A careers information advice and guidance service for Camden young people aged 13-19 (and up to 25 for young people who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities).The Camden Connexions and Careers Service support young people who need Information, Advice and Guidance on Education Work and Training. Our aim is to find the best opportunities for Camden young people to achieve their aspirations.

Website: Get support from Camden Careers and Connexions Service – Camden Council

Somers Town Job Hub

We are here to help anyone in Camden with support and advice about job-seeking, finding a training course, securing a voluntary placement and everything in between, including CV preparation, completing application forms and help with interview preparation. At the job  hub we want to make sure that everything we offer is relevant to the needs of the community.  We work closely with various partner organisations in order to provide the best support possible. We are able to support anyone who lives in Camden, who are employed or unemployed, and of working age.

Website: Job Hub – Somerstown

Resurgo Spear

Spear is a programme that empowers young people between the ages of 16 – 24, from disadvantaged backgrounds, to enter and sustain employment. In the initial six week programme we cover the practical skills needed to enter into work, such as CV writing, cover letters, and interview skills, as well as the development of soft skills, such as confidence, resilience, and conflict management. Spear completers then receive one year of follow up support.

Website: Camden – Resurgo

Peabody

If you would like help looking for employment or work related training, go along to Peabody’s Hugh Cubitt Centre in King’s Cross and meet one of their qualified professionals. They offer free one-to-one support in your search for a job or preparation for work. Their service includes: careers advice, access to work based training, job search advice, help with creating bespoke CVs and covering letters, help with completing application forms and personal statements, interview preparation, introduction to employers & in work support. The service is free and available to adults aged 16+, who are unemployed or working less than 16 hours per week and are able to prove a right to work in the UK.

Website: Peabody housing association – Peabody

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