“I want to talk to someone about my options!”
On this page you can find:
- Youth Support Services (16-18)
- Job Centre Plus and Universal Credit
- Extra support
- What are my options?
If you are looking for help on another issue you will find useful links in our 'Ask an Expert' quick links directory.
I’ve left school/college/job and I’m stuck!
Unsure what to do next?
Need to earn some money?
Tried a course and it wasn’t for you?
Had to leave your job?
Don’t have any GCSE’s?
Get help from your local Youth Support Services (16-18)
If you are aged 16-18 and want support to help to tackle issues and help you aim for work, training and education then get in touch today!
We have Young Person’s Coaches and Young Person’s Workers who are here to help you.
Click here to see your nearest locality, you can call or email and ask to speak to a young person’s worker:
Lowestoft & Waveney – 01502 674747 or email the relevant office South Lowestoft, North Lowestoft, Waveney and Blyth
- Ipswich North & East – 01473 263295 or email Ipswich North and East (Gainsborough, Bixley, Holywells, Nacton & Purdis Farm, Rushmere, Priory Heath, Westgate)
- Ipswich South & West – 01473 263391 or email the relevant office Ipswich South, Ipswich West (Gipping, Pinewood, Sprites, Stoke Park, Bramford & Great Blakenham, Castle Hill, Claydon & Barham, Grundisburgh, Whitehouse & Whitton)
- Coastal – 01394 605060 or email the relevant office Coastal North, Coastal South (Woodbridge, Kesgrave, Framlingham, Leiston, Felixstowe)
- Central – 01449 745155 or email Central Suffolk (Stowmarket – based at The Mix)
- South Suffolk – 01787 315900 or email South Suffolk (Caple, Hadleigh, Lavenham, Long Melford)
- West Suffolk – 01284 758610 or email the relevant office Haverhill, Bury St Edmunds, Forest Heath
If you have any problems contacting one of the above, email the Participation Tracking Team: [email protected] or contact your local Family Support team – Suffolk County Council
Please see the attached leaflet for other careers support information and opportunities.
Remember, you need to stay in education until you are 18, read more about Raising the participation age and your options.
Get support from Job Centre Plus
Universal credit: If you are over 18 and wanting to claim Universal Credit get in touch with your local Job Centre Plus they can also support you to find work.
Work Coaches help and signpost young people aged 16+, on universal credit. They can give you ideas of what to do next and support you.
Extra support on The Source
Information about extra support available:
“What are my options?”
We have got loads of information on our website about your options, here are some ideas before you explore the ‘Your Future’ section further.
Have you considered gaining work experience by volunteering?
Did you know...volunteers have a 27% better chance of finding a job after being out of work than non-volunteers.
You'll also gain new skills, meet new people and gain invaluable experience.
If you’re still feeling stuck…
National Careers Service
Call the National Careers Service helpline for information and advice about jobs, careers and training if you’re 13 or older in England.
You can call their helpline on 0800 100 900 or chat online to someone via their website here.
To find out more, go to the National Careers Service website.
icanbea… is a free careers inspiration tool, focussed on helping 12-25 year olds in Norfolk and Suffolk.
To find out more visit icanbea… (Careers & Ideas in Norfolk & Suffolk)
The labour market
When looking for work and speaking to careers advisers you may hear the term “career and “labour market information.”
The labour market is where businesses look for workers who are able to carry out work, and where people with skills qualifications and experiences look for opportunities for work.
See the video below to find out more information about the labour market.
Take a look at the “Next Steps” Brochure below, packed with information about working in Suffolk.
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Page updated on December 20th, 2024 at 12:22pm