HIVE Directory: Employment | HIVE Portsmouth

ACRE Helping to improve employment opportunities for those living with autism. Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 2UP Email More info
Lily and Lime Minstead Trust runs the Lily&Lime café in Portsmouth Central Library as a training enterprise for people with learning disabilities. The Trust began operating the café under the Lily&Lime name in September 2021. Lily & Lime also provides event catering. Dozens of people with learning disabilities work in the café to learn skills that help them work towards paid employment. Based on the third floor of Portsmouth Central Library, the café provides tasty and affordable food and drink, produced either in-house within our training kitchen or by local businesses. Guildhall Walk Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 2DX 023 9268 8247 Email More info
Royal British Legion Industries Our Lifeworks programme offers tailored employability support to Armed Forces veterans and the families of those currently serving. Courses and support are tailored to suit the requirements of those who need it and our specialist advisors are on hand throughout your journey to help you find an opportunity that is right for you. On completion of the course you will have an internationally recognised SQA qualification. COURSE OVERVIEW Our 4 day courses are held both across the country and virtually, ensuring our skills and expertise reach every corner of the UK. Including: • Coaching for change – covering how to navigate new situations and make them work for you • CV building and writing – how to showcase skills • Completing application forms – how to demonstrate interest • In-depth interview preparation – managing nerves and difficult questions • Recruitment cycle – to help better understand the processes • Mock interview and feedback – with a specific industry and an experienced recruiter with feedback • Vocational assessment by a trained assessor – specialist assessment tools to help determine what is best for the individual Lifeworks has a team of highly skilled support staff, assessors, and trainers with many years of experience in helping those with close links to the Armed Forces back into employment or training. AFTER THE COURSE After attending a course, the Lifeworks team are still here to support. We’ll be in contact at regular intervals and available to help in any way we can. Whether it’s an informal chat to learn about your progress, or if you need a hand with a job application, we remain on-hand to help. WHO IS IT FOR? No matter the military affiliation, how long served, or current circumstances; whether you have served in the Navy, Army or RAF, Lifeworks is here to help you reach your career goals. Ex-servicemen and women are all eligible for help. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The courses are free as they are funded by organisations keen to assist us in providing support to those we help. More info
The Right To Work Our mission at The Right to Work CIC is focused on making a difference in the lives of those with learning disabilities. Working with local businesses, we provide meaningful opportunities for our ‘Supported Volunteers’ to contribute their talents, enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills whilst at work – in doing so individuals are making a valuable contribution within the community. Havant United Kingdom PO9 5HB Email More info
The YOU Trust Into Work Service Disabilities The Into Work service aims to help people with a learning disability to build their confidence and independence to overcome any hurdles people face in getting a job. We also have a Autism and Neurodivergent (AND) Employment Worker who is supporting people 18+, PO1-PO6 postcode. We can support people with CV’s, interview practice, at an interview and on the Job Support when the individual starts a role. Portsmouth United Kingdom PO2 8AL 02392 794365 Email More info