Your working life

Finding a job

Jobcentre Plus

Looking for work can seem challenging during difficult times?

Jobcentre Plus is a part of the Department for Work and Pensions and aims to:

  • help working age people find employment
  • ensure that people who cannot work receive the support they need

Jobcentre Plus can help you find all manor of jobs including:

  • full time
  • part time
  • temporary
  • permanent

It can also offer directions to training and C.V. writing support.

For more information, visit their website or give them a call on:

  • 0800 169 0190
  • 0800 328 5644 (for Universal Credit enquiries)

Jobs at the Council

We advertise our vacancies online.

There are a wide range of jobs advertised regularly and the council is always keen to recruit local people. Councils recruit to all types of roles including:

  • customer facing
  • back office

Working for a council offers a real opportunity to make a difference the lives of local people. All council roles will require:

  • good communication and people skills
  • the ability to solve problems
  • excellent team working skills

Applications require you to put together a personal statement. Within you will need to outline how you meet the job description.