Employment Support
High Trees offer bespoke employment support with experienced advisors, who are experts in helping individuals overcome challenges in securing employment.
Whether you need regular one-on-one sessions tailored to your needs, some extra support brushing up on your CV, upskilling to meet current demands or identifying potential vacancies, High Trees is here to help. All our employment services are free to access.
We support all Lambeth residents, and can provide additional support for individuals who are residents of Tulse Hill, aged 18-30, over 50s, lone parents and those with long term health conditions.
To access our support, please book an appointment by clicking on the book now button below and filling out our online form to arrange a call back from an advisor,
or by calling us and speaking to one of the team.
The types of employment support we offer
Job Club
The High Trees Job Club provides weekly drop-in sessions for unemployed people to meet, exchange skills, share job-hunting and work experiences, encourage each other in their job search, make contacts and get support to help them in their return to work.
One-to-one support
We offer one-to-one support for those who are looking for work. Our advisors are trained to deliver employment support according to individual needs. Our employment support is available to all Lambeth residents who are unemployed.
Courses with a guaranteed interview
These are intensive short courses designed to help individuals find a job. Our team works with a range of employers who will visit the course and provide advice on the application process. For more information on upcoming pre-employment training, visit our Adult Education courses page.
Courses for work
The High Trees Education team offer courses to support those who are looking for work and wanting to upskill. These include Digital Skills for Work and Functional Skills English and Maths courses. If you are interested in finding out more about our current courses, please visit our Adult Education page.
Job brokerage
Our team of Employment Advisors can help you to identify marketable and transferrable skills, then match them to employer requirements and vacancies across our existing employer network. We also seek out new employers, where we have identified a fit with your career aspirations, and arrange job interviews on your behalf.
Our current targeted programmes
16-24 years old
Our Employment and Careers team offers specialised support for young people aged 16-24 years old who are looking for employment. We provide support for young people navigating the job search and application process for the first time, as well as for those looking to upskill or re-enter employment.
Over 45 years old
We offer one-to-one support to those aged 45 and over, tailoring sessions to suit their individual needs. This includes specialised guidance for individuals wanting to get back into employment. Our employment advisers can provide support with searching for jobs, writing CVs and cover letters, interview preparation and identifying upskilling opportunities.
Tulse Hill Residents
As a place-based charity, we focus on providing employment support for individuals living in Tulse Hill and the surrounding area. All of our employment services are personalised to individual needs and free to access.
“I feel much more confident and secure in myself that I can… do these things
You know that I have got quite a bit to offer still to the workplace and the world in general.”
“I feel much more confident and secure in myself that I can… do these things
You know that I have got quite a bit to offer still to the workplace and the world in general.”
Rachel’s journey into employment
Rachel* received employment support from High Trees through our Lambeth 45+ programme. During the 12-week programme our skilled employment advisers helped her build up skills and gain a practical understanding of the job application process.
For Rachel, the impact of this programme went beyond just receiving practical help. The nature of the one-to-one support provided meant advice could be tailored to support her individual needs, personal growth and wellbeing. For Rachel, this meant providing support to reduce feelings of isolation that she had developed as a result of being unemployed.
Since taking part in the programme, she has secured a new job as a Personal Assistant and her confidence has improved dramatically.
To access our support, please book an appointment by clicking on the book now button below and filling out our online form to arrange a call back from an advisor, or by calling us and speaking to one of the team.