Employment support

Advice and support on jobs and training opportunities.

Do you know of a resource that could support people with the cost of living and it is not listed here? Tell us about it.

Personalised job support

You can get personalised support, tips and advice to find your next opportunity through JobHelp.

Get support, training and advice on finding your next job

Looking for a job? Beam can help you start work

The Council has partnered with Beam to offer job support services for residents currently out of work.

How Beam can help you:

Funding: Beam can provide funding for items you need to start a job, such as a laptop, smartphone, training courses, childcare fees, and travel.
Job Support: Your Beam caseworker will assist with your CV, job applications, and interview preparation.

Job Opportunities with Beam:

Construction
Health & Care
Hospitality
Security
Retail
Admin & Office
Warehouse
Delivery Driving
Cleaning
and many more!

Refer yourself to Beam for job support

Claim tax relief on work-related expenses

Find out how to claim tax relief on money you’ve spent on things like work uniform and clothing, tools, subscriptions or business travel.

Claim Income Tax relief for your employment expenses (P87)

Hardware Access Scheme

The Hardware Access Scheme has been established to supply people that meet the criteria with access to digital equipment (currently laptops). To access this scheme you must be referred by a professional, you cannot self-refer.

Hardware Access Scheme at Digital Kent

Connectivity Access Scheme

The Connectivity Access Scheme has been established to supply individuals that meet the criteria with access to connectivity. This is currently with a mobile 4G Router. The beneficiary must be referred by a professional using Digital Kent's online form. Beneficiaries cannot self-refer, to minimise abuse of the scheme.

Connectivity Access Scheme at Digital Kent

Digital Support Scheme

The Digital Support Scheme has been set up to provide informal support to people (18 years old or over) who would like to improve their digital skills, motivation or confidence. You can be referred by a professional or self-refer to this scheme.

Digital Support Scheme at Digital Kent

Cheaper broadband and phone packages

The government has worked with a range of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to deliver low-cost broadband and phone service packages, called social tariffs, for those on low incomes.

Social tariffs are available for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits, with some providers offering deals from £15 a month.

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