What sets us apart from statutory services?
Signpost is dedicated to helping people overcome their employment barriers. Our goal is to empower individuals and build their confidence, so they are better equipped to get and keep a job. We provide a range of free core services to our beneficiaries to help them reach this goal. Through these services, we hope to give people the ability to take control of their lives and career paths.
Listening
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Signpost understands the importance of listening to people’s needs to shape its services. We strive to provide an understanding ear to help explore issues and find solutions that allow our customers to move forward. By listening to people’s needs, we can offer tailored services that meet their requirements, helping them to reach their goals.
Employment Support
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Are you looking for the perfect job? Signpost is here to help. Our comprehensive services are designed to make the job search process easier and more efficient. We can help you find the right job to apply for, craft a high-quality application, create a professional CV and application form, and prepare for interviews. With Signpost at your side, you’ll be ready to make a great impression on employers and secure the position you want.
Access to IT
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The lack of access to good quality IT can be a severe effect of living on a low income. Signpost equips its centres with good quality IT equipment which is available to all visitors. Not only does this allow people to keep up-to-date with the latest technology, but it also helps them to take advantage of the many opportunities available online. From applying for jobs to managing their benefits, having access to good quality computers can make a huge difference to those living on a low income. Signpost provides the support needed to use computers and the internet to their full potential.
Training
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Signpost provides access to an extensive selection of courses to help you overcome any barriers you may face. Our courses include customer service, business admin, IT, practical skills, interview skills, confidence & self-esteem – all of which are fully customizable and can be accredited or non-accredited. Get the skills you need to succeed with support from Signpost.
Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG)
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Signpost can offer a high-quality Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) service. Ours is a client-centred service, meaning that our IAG is focused on your needs and barriers, aiming to get you into a job you want, delivered by our qualified and experienced staff.
The service is free to all. When demand increases we will prioritise in favour of those seeking employment. Addressing barriers and identifying opportunities will have a range of positive effects such as; enhanced employability and improvements in confidence and self-esteem.
We are keen to continuously develop our service and will collect post-session feedback. We will also phone you three months after your first visit to see how you are doing and remind you of our services. Additionally, feedback (or complaints) can also be sent via email: feedback@sign-post.info.
We work with a range of partners, if a barrier is outside our area of expertise we are usually able to refer you to organisations that can offer more specialist support. Everyone gets a positive outcome at Signpost.