Somerset job clubs
We have put together a list of job clubs in Somerset if you want help with anything regarding job hunting. Services may vary*
Please check with your local club as services are likely to be cancelled during the virus outbreak or they may have an online support system.
Yeovil
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Yeovil 4 Work is a voluntary programme run by YCC that provides support for unemployed people to aid them in looking for work.
Get support with writing or updating your CV, looking for jobs, completing application forms, interview support and any other help we can.
We run a Job Club on Friday mornings from 9.30am – 12.30pm at The Gateway.
At the Yeovil 4 work job club we provide a warm and friendly space with free tea, coffee, biscuits and Internet connection. People looking for work are welcome to drop in at any time during a session. For more information please feel free to contact us.
Yeovil Community Church, Addlewell Lane, Yeovil, BA20 1QN
Website is https://yeovilcommunitychurch.co.uk/yeovil-4-work/
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Yeovil College apprenticeship drop in sessions for all ages.
Every Tuesday 2 – 3pm & each Thursday 11am – 12.30pm
St Peters Community Centre, Coronation Avenue, Yeovil BA21 3DY.
Runs weekly each Tuesday 9.30 – 12.30 & open to everyone in the community.
Taunton
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Come and join us in a friendly environment every Tuesday from 10:00 to 13:00 at the Albemarle Centre, Albemarle Road, Taunton, TA1 1BA.
Laptops will be available for job searching purposes and a representative will be on hand if you need any help.
45 minute workshop sessions will be held every other week on topics such as CV writing, using emails and interview skills.
Find out more – www.positive-people.org.uk
Call Suzie on 07961 716201
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Work Wise Taunton is a Somerset based charity which offers free support to job seekers.
Laptops and free wifi are provided for use is a safe and friendly atmosphere. Help is available if required by mentors who volunteer.
They can help with emails, CV writing, job applications, cover letters and interview preparation.
No appointment is needed, simply pop in. Tea, coffee & biscuits are on offer too.
Church Hall, United Reformed Church, Paul Street, Taunton, TA1 3PF
Each Wednesday – 9.30-12.30pm and 1.30-4.30pm
Since opening in April 2014 they have been working with 200 people on average a year.
Call 01823 325030 or visit www.workwise-taunton.org.uk
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A club just for tenants of Somerset West & Taunton.
Call Jane for more details 07734 494755 or 01935 404544
West Somerset
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Community Employment Hubs offer support including:
- Help with searching and applying for work
- Support with completing application forms and CVs
- Top tips on preparing for interviews
- Access to IT facilities
- West Somerset Advice Service.
Every Tuesday 9:30am-12.30pm at The River, Williton’s Children’s Centre 01984 635980
Community Employment Hubs offer support including:
- Help with searching and applying for work
- Support with completing application forms and CVs
- Top tips on preparing for interviews
- Access to IT facilities
- West Somerset Advice Service.
Wednesdays (fortnightly) 9.30am-12pm ‘The Well’, at The Greyhound, Lime Street, Stogursey
Community Employment Hubs offer support including:
- Help with searching and applying for work
- Support with completing application forms and CVs
- Top tips on preparing for interviews
- Access to IT facilities
- West Somerset Advice Service.
First Thursday of the month, 10am – 12.30pm ‘The Valley’, at Dulverton Library, Fore Street, Dulverton
Community Employment Hubs offer support including:
- Help with searching and applying for work
- Support with completing application forms and CVs
- Top tips on preparing for interviews
- Access to IT facilities
- West Somerset Advice Service.
Every Friday 9.30am – 12.00pm at The Bridge, @The Hub, Alcombe, Minehead
Community Employment Hubs offer support including:
- Help with searching and applying for work
- Support with completing application forms and CVs
- Top tips on preparing for interviews
- Access to IT facilities
- West Somerset Advice Service.
Every Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm at The Sanctuary in Watchet
Chard
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Chard Young Peoples Centre, Essex Close, Chard.
Thursdays 9.30 – 2.00pm.
Currently open to just Yarlington residents.
Visit www.inspired2achieve.net/ or call 01935 404075 for details
Martock
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“Award Winning” Martock Job Club offers FREE independent advice and support to Job Seekers and Businesses from Martock and the surrounding parishes.
Come in and see us, we’re open every Tuesday and Friday from 10am – 1pm at Martock Youth Club.
If you live within the parish of Martock or surrounding villages,
- Kingsbury Episcopi
- South Petherton
- Ash
- Long Load
- Norton Sub Hamdon
- Stoke Sub Hamdon
The Martock job club can help you with,
- CV writing.
- Skills analysis.
- Support with application forms.
- Signposting to training, education and volunteering opportunities.
- Interview preparation and training.
- Retention of employment.
- Support with using Universal Job Match and online job searching.
- Support with Universal Credit.
Visit http://ourplacemartock.org/looking-for-work/
Youth Centre, Church Street,
Martock, TA12 6JL
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Online options
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Use their career tools to help you with your choices on careers, training and work. Whatever your situation, there’s something to help.
If you know of any other Somerset job clubs please get in touch so we can add them to our list.