Resident Support Services
As a NHG resident you can benefit from our partnerships with local support agencies who can help you with many areas of your life from money and jobs to health and wellbeing.
Select a borough location and the type of service that you need in the filter boxes on the left. Then select a service from the list.
To apply, you can send your details to the partner who will then contact you to arrange the next steps.
If you would like to receive updates about our partner employment, training and project opportunities, please join our mailing list.
Green Doctors assist residents to better get control of their energy usage, get on top of utility bills including utility debts, in order to live in warmer homes and have a better quality of life.
Services offered:
• Look at funding to improve home energy efficiency i.e. insulation, new boilers
• Switching energy companies
• Energy awareness advice for residents themselves
• Help to pay off debts by applying to grants or setting up payment plans
• Onward referrals i.e. Anglian Water Priority Services Team
• Free installation of energy saving measures
o LED light bulbs
o Draught proofing
o Radiator panels
o Letter flap and door brushes
o Hot water bottles
o Water saving shower heads
Areas we cover for telephone consultations: whole of Essex.
Areas we cover for in-home consultations: Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow, Braintree, Ipswich, Witham, Hadleigh, Halstead, Tiptree, Brightlingsea, Clacton-on-Sea as well as surrounding areas.
BITC and Graham Construction have teamed up to bring a series of workshops and webinars together with a focus on introduction to the construction industry and building your network of connections. We are organising 10 events between July 2021 and February 2022 and we would like to invite anyone who is interested in this sector to join us. The events will be virtual until further notice and restriction guidelines ease. Please see below the calendar of events:
|
Workshop |
Dates |
Time |
Location |
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Introduction to the programme- A short webinar introducing the audience to the sector / Graham Construction |
22nd Sept |
10am till 11.30am |
Zoom |
| Ways Into Construction- Employability workshop on how to build your career network, build resilience and confidence |
29th Sept |
10am-11.30am |
Zoom |
| Ways Into Construction- Workshop where volunteers support the participants on a 1:1 basis through the topic at hand |
6th Oct |
10am-11.30am |
Zoom |
| Ways Into Construction- Employability webinar where the audience can hear more about HSE and language requirements for the CSCS test. Introduction to the various CSCS levels |
8th Oct |
11am-12.30am |
Zoom |
| Finding Opportunities- Volunteers support participants on a 1:1 basis to search for opportunities in Kickstarter placements, apprenticeships, entry level jobs and applying for those vacancies |
13th Oct |
10am-11.30am |
Zoom |
|
Getting Ready For The Interview- Volunteers support participants on a 1:1 basis to get ready for interviews through Mock interviews practice |
20th Oct |
10am- 11:30am |
Zoom |
|
Getting Ready For your Placement- Workshop focusing on first impressions, expectations, resilience, professionalism, what to do if it all goes wrong |
27th Oct |
10am- 11:30am |
Zoom |
| Start of Placement Programme- 2 weeks work placements in various roles on site. *an additional work placement buddy training to be arranged before start date |
Early Nov 2021 |
10am-11.30am |
Zoom |
| Job Search & Applications- identifying local jobs / opportunities for those that require this |
End of Nov 2021 |
10am-11.30am |
Zoom |
ClickSilver Connections provides trained business mentors to give 1-1 support with your device to make the best of being online.
Mentors from ClickSilver Connections provide support virtually so you will need a phone line. Weekly support is provided over 4 weeks and sessions last 30-60 minutes each. Even if you don't have a device and wan to feel more connected, then we may be able to support you too.
Register your interest in our upcoming e-financial wellbeing sessions. You can attend one, two or all three, please just indicate which you are interested in and we will be in touch with more information.
These wellbeing sessions are being delivered on a non-advice basis by our active partner London Plus Credit Union.
Session 2 - 22nd June
Responsible borrowing-Good Vs Bad Debt
This session will offer tips on making the right choices when it comes to borrowing. It will highlight the difference between good vs bad debt and the potential consequences of the decisions you make.
Session 3 - 14th July
Developing good savings habits
This session will look at how to start building financial resilience through regular savings. It will concentrate on protecting you against unexpected financial shocks or maybe meet the costs of Kids Holidays, School uniforms or Christmas.
Axis are looking for property services professionals. They recruit individuals who have experience in repairs, maintenance and social housing. However, if you have sound trade skills and great customer service, they would like to hear from you.
Vacancies
• Administrator
• Customer Service Advisor
• Scheduler
• Resident Liaison Officer
• Multi Trade Operative
• Plumber
• Gas Engineer
• Electrical Supervisor
• Site Supervisor
• Quantity Surveyor
They help their employees develop by providing a comprehensive appraisal and training programme, horizontal and vertical job opportunities, and surrounding you with exceptional management and industry professional peers.
There are hundreds of opportunities in various departments of RN. All you have to do is go on their website and search for an opportunity of your interest.
- Jobs can be given according to education level; however, they can start from the age of 15 years and 9 months till 35 years as a full-time and up to 42 years for part-time officers.
- Salary according to the job title
- There is no deadline for submission
If you would like to attend a zoom session to learn more about career opportunities in the Royal Navy please complete the referral form. Zoom sessions are run every Thursday at 6pm where RN career advisers and recruitment officers give advice to our attendees.
