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.
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Health and Social Care Primary Care Information Session (16-30)The next Princes Trust Health and Social Care Career Session will be held on Thursday 10th March 2022 6pm- 7.30pm and will focus on Careers in Primary Care. This online event (Microsoft Teams) is open to any young people interested in learning more about opportunities available in Primary Care, what skills or qualifications are needed (if any), and how to get involved. We have several guest speakers joining the session who currently work in the sector.
When: Thursday 10th March, 6pm – 7.30pmWhere: Microsoft Team
Welcome Session (16-30)
We are hosting fortnightly welcome sessions for young people who want to find out more information about The Prince’s Trust and our opportunities. These will be held through Microsoft Teams in a video conference format. Young people can watch the presentation and get involved as much as they want. Afterwards, a staff member will follow up 1:1 and progress them onto our programmes.
When: Thursday 10th March
Where: Microsoft Teams
Get Started in Fashion Design (16-30)Join a FREE one week programme for young people who are interested in a career in fashion. This course is available to 16-30 year olds living in London, currently not in employment, education or training. This course will give you the opportunity to:
- Learn a wide range of practical skills related to the industry
- Work with experts from the industry
- Improve your teamwork and communication skills and boost your confidence.
- Explore progression routes in the industry including self-employment
- Produce a garment which will be displayed at a celebration event and can be included in a portfolio
No experience necessary! Travel and lunch will be provided
Taster Day: Wednesday 16th March
Main Programme: Monday 21st – Friday 25th March
Get Into Customer Service with South West Trains (18-30)The Prince's Trust have partnered with South West Trains to help you build your skills, knowledge and experience of customer service in the railway sector. Join our free programme to get 2 weeks training and 2weeks of work experience in railway stations across London. Get the chance to secure guaranteed interviews for paid positions with South West Trains upon completion of the course.
Programmes includes:
- Introduction to key professional skills such as confidence, time management and motivation
- Health & Safety and First Aid training
- How to give excellent customer service
- On-the-job training
- Preparing for work, including CV and interview skills
Taster Day : w/c Monday 21st March
Get Started in Screenwriting with Iconic Steps (18-30)
Learn the art of storytelling through working with a professional screen writer. No experience needed! Just an interest in producing scripts. The tutor will walk participants through the process and by the end of the course they will have fully developed a 1-3 minute script. The course also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help young people unlock their creativity. On the last day a guest speaker will provide feedback as well as any questions they may have.Taster Day: Tuesday 22nd MarchMain Programme: Monday 28th March – Friday 1st April
Get Started in Documentary Making with Iconic Steps [CROYDON ONLY 16-24]
Interested in documentaries and film making? During this 1 week face-to-face course with Prince’s Trust and Iconic Steps, you will learn key camera, sound, lighting and editing techniques/styles from industry professionals. You’ll get hands-on experience using professional cameras, and have the opportunity to create your own documentary and increase your knowledge of the media industry. All of this as well as 1-2-1 support, building and developing your confidence, wellbeing and life skills! Lunch will be provided and travel will be reimbursed. To be eligible you must be not in any education, training or employment and living in Croydon with a CR or SE25 postcode.
Taster Day: Tuesday 22nd March
Main Programme: Monday 28th – Friday 1st AprilWhere: Pollards Hill, Croydon
Get Into Healthcare with the NHS (18 – 30)Are you 18-30 and looking for employment in London? Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference?In this programme you will explore the range of roles on offer and prepare to secure a job in the Health & Social Care sector. You will perfect your interview technique and practice selling yourself to an employer.Taster Day: Wednesday 23rd MarchMain Programme: Monday 28th March – Wednesday 20th April
Explore (16-25)
Explore is a 5-week personal development programme which offers young people group activities and one-to-one support to help build confidence, get motivated, meet new people, and identify and achieve their goals. The Explore sessions cover health and wellbeing, employability skills and leadership opportunities.Main Programme: Monday 28th March – Thursday 11th May
Where: The Prince’s Trust Poplar Office
Get Stared as a Tour Guide (18-30)
Are you 18-30? Do you want a job where no 2 days are the same? Would you like to meet people from around the world? Do you have a good memory with a great sense of humour?The Prince’s Trust in partnership with the British Museum are offering you a fantastic opportunity to step into the world of being a tour guide. No prior qualification required – just a desire to share your passion and enthusiasm.
This weeklong programme will take place in the majestic surrounding of the British Museum. Where you will learn to:
- Deliver eye opening and informative guided tours
- Learn and enrich your knowledge about world cultures
- Learn the insider tips and tricks of confidence, group delivery and be able to lead visitors the sites of historical & cultural interest
Taster Day: Tuesday 29th MarchVenue : The Prince’s Trust South London, SE1
Main programme: Monday 4th – Friday 8th April
Venue : The British Museum
Ready to Work – Stewarding with TriForce (16-30)Are you 18-30 and interested in Stewarding? This short course offers you a chance to meet employers such as Arsenal FC who are actively looking for young people to fulfil Stewarding roles available. There will be a Taster Day trial; if you are successful you will be invited to Day 1 to receive in depth training into Stewarding and support applying for the roles available. This is the perfect opportunity for you to improve your interpersonal and time-management skills and quickly gain potential employment! Also get the chance to have an exciting insider tour around Arsenal Stadium!
Taster Day: Wednesday 30th March
Day One: Wednesday 6th AprilOptional Day Two Tour: Thursday 7th April
Where: Prince’s Trust Centre and Arsenal Stadium
Note: Please make sure you have Right to Work Documents ready!
Get Into Digital Marketing with WYK Digital (18-30)
The Prince’s Trust and WYK Digital are excited to present this 11-week programme focusing on the digital marketing sector. This programme will expose all participants to training and working with real businesses, predominantly using Facebook and Google marketing tools. With support with dedicated expert trainers, industry mentors and skills coaching, young people will build up a huge range of skills both soft, technical, and also practical. Upon completion of the course, participants will be given the opportunity to apply for jobs with some of the largest digital marketing companies in the world and given support with the guaranteed interviews. Over 75% of participant's secure permanent work in the digital marketing industry within 3 months with starting salaries of 20-22k!
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Taster Day: Late March
Where: Pan- London
Get Started with Croydon NHS Trust (18 – 30)Are you 18-30 and looking for employment in London? Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference?In this programme you will explore the range of roles on offer and prepare to secure a job in the Health & Social Care sector. You will perfect your interview technique and practice selling yourself to an employer.Main Programme: Tuesday 5th – Friday 8th April
Get Into Security (18-30)
The Prince’s Trust and Triforce are running a FREE training programme for young people based in London and interested in working in security. You will receive a FREE Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Sector Industry, FREE SIA badge enabling you to apply for work as a door supervisor or a security officer and access roles across the security industry and be able to interview with employers within the Security Industry.Taster Day: Thursday 14th April
Main Programme: Tuesday 19th – Friday 29th AprilWhere: Mile End
Get Started with Wildlife in Cities (16-25)This might be hard to believe, but there is a whole world of wildlife within our city that often goes ignored and unnoticed. Join us in a week long programme with experts from the Natural History Museum as we uncover, study and understand a hidden world of nature that is full of life and wonder , right on your door step!Taster Day: Thursday 21st AprilMain Programme: Monday 25th – Friday 29th AprilWhere: Natural History Museum & The Prince’s Trust Southwark Centre
Explore Enterprise (18-30)Support to start a business covering everything from business planning and marketing to sales, budgeting and tax as well as the opportunity to work with a business mentor
Development Awards (16-30)
Our Development Awards can cover the cost of course fees, tools or equipment up to £160 in order to help young people achieve their goals and move into education, training or employment. Please complete the referral form for more information.
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.
Futures For You is working with The National Careers Service to provide employment support in Hertfordshire. Whether you're unemployed, looking to make a change in your career or looking for new skills and training opportunities, we can help. We have a team of advisors who can provide 1-2-1 support over the phone, video chat or email. Even if you have been made redundant we can still help you understand how redundancy affects your emotions, identify your transferable skills, training needs, courses and help you search for a new job.
Startup School for Seniors is a free 8-week eLearning course for unemployed Londoners*, aged 50+, with the desire to start their own business funded by London Community Response kicking off on the 14th of January 2022. From where do business ideas come from to funding, marketing, business planning. The course is being delivered by serial entrepreneur Suzanne Noble and business coach Mark Elliott, both over 50, whose upbeat and enthusiastic style of presentation is infectious and engaging.
Dynamic Client Solutions (DCS) is a Pan-London Training Provider, which supports organisations and individuals with their personal and professional development by delivering training solutions leading to mental wellbeing, employment, or further study. They are funded by the Adult Education Budget which is government funding allocated in order to upskill economically inactive or low paid workers. NHG now has a partnership with DCS to enhance the future of local residents enabling them to future proof themselves and become financially sustainable.
Some of the courses available are listed below.
1. Preparing to work in adult social Care
2. Business Start up
3. Digital skills
4. Employability Skills
5. Team Leading
6. Principles of customer service
7. Certificate in business Improvement
8. Health and Social Care
9. Event Planning
10. Dementia Care
11. Customer service for hospitality
Total Family Coaching is a registered charity in England. They provide trauma-informed holistic family support and coaching to vulnerable families and parents and deliver evidence based parenting programs to parents on 1:1 and group settings.
Their Triple P Programme (POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM) is delivered between 8-12 weeks either in groups or 1-2-1. The programme aims to build positive relationships between parents and their children. It helps parents develop different ways of coping and strategies for dealing with a variety of child problems in individual or supportive group atmosphere. Separated into 2 main age groups 0-12 and Teen, following completion of the groups, parents may be offered ongoing support when needed.
