Maidstone Borough Council Maidstone Gateway, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ 01622 602000 www.maidstone.gov.uk Kent County Council County Hall, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XQ 03000 41 41 41 www.kent.gov.uk Education, Employment and Training 3PWRR 01227 871964 www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/24855.aspx Information on part time alternative options to those leaving the regiment army Career Transition Partnership 0207 469 6661 www.ctp.org.uk The CTP provides resettlement services for those leaving the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Marines Children’s Centres 08000 32 32 30 www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/chc/chc_home.cfm Children's Centres are places that provide information and offer access to services for families with children under five years old in their local community CXK Ltd 01303 298383 www.cxk.org Advice, information and guidance on job searching, career progression, education, volunteering options and interview techniques Page 2 Useful Contacts Enterprise Foundation 0300 123 1060 www.enterprisefoundation.net Enterprise Foundation provides office space, grants and business mentoring to people starting their own business Everest Security Limited 0845 257 6212 www.everestsecurity.co.uk Our mission is to provide the best and most reliable security officers, to protect our client's property, business and premises, to prevent loss or waste and help minimise risk and solve problems. We offer training and qualifications to Service Leavers to give them the skills and knowledge to make their chosen career pathway a success Futures For Heroes 01843 294844 www.futuresforheroes.org.uk Volunteering, Training ad Employment Opportunities Hive Information Service 01634 848163 www.army.mod.uk/welfare-support/23438.aspx The HIVE is an information network available to all members of the Service community. It serves both married, single and veterans personnel, together with their families, dependants and MOD civilians employed by the Services. HIVE can provide information support and help for those relocating and sign post to relevant organisations for those going through Transition Job Centre Plus 0845 6060 234 www.dwp.gov.uk Information and support to help you and your family back to work Page 3 Useful Contacts Joining Forces Recruitment 07964 728107 www.joiningforcesrecruitment.co.uk Recruitment agency designed for staff that come from a military background. We understand the difficulties faced by those leaving the service and helping like minded people gain successful employment is something we are passionate about Kent Adult Education 0845 606 5606 www.kentadulteducation.co.uk Whether you want to brush up your skills, learn something new or develop a hobby, Kent Adult Education is here to help Kent Children and Families Information Service 03000 41 23 23 www.kent.gov.uk/cis Kent Children and Families Information Service (CFIS) has a free phone helpline offering free, impartial information and advice about childcare, early education, parenting, family life and issues that affect young people up to the age of 20. Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce 01233 503838 www.kentinvictachamber.co.uk Free business start-up support. Workshops on business planning, self employment pros and cons, skills training in Finance and Sales and 1:1 advice sessions Kent History and Library Centre 03000 41 31 31 www.kent.gov.uk/kenthistorycentre Support job seekers through use of computers free of charge, online information on searching for jobs, links with Job Centre Plus, and National Careers Service advice sessions. Page 4 Useful Contacts Kent Skills and Employability Service 03000 41 41 41 www.kent.gov.uk/education_and_learning/skills_and_employability.aspx Latest information on the Kent Apprenticeship Programme and current vacancies Kent Supported Employment 01474 328664 www.kent.gov.uk/KSE Supported employment advice for people with a disability who are looking for a job. We can provide you with an employment advisor who will meet with you on a regular basis and provide tailored help to prepare you for work Maidstone Skills Centre 01622 769620 Advice and Information on Skills, Training and Qualifications Mid Kent College 01634 383000 www.midkent.ac.uk Information and courses for Higher Education, Further Education and Training opportunities Regional Growth Fund 01622 696181 www.kent.gov.uk Information on funds available through the Regional Growth Fund including Expansion East Kent, TIGER, Marsh Million and Escalate. These funds provide loan support to Small and Medium Businesses, including Start Up Businesses Royal British Legion Industries 01622 795900 www.rbli.co.uk The RBLI offers vocational assessment and employment programmes designed to help unemployed veterans get onto the employment ladder Page 5 Useful Contacts SGN (Scotia Gas Networks) 01689 881300 www.sgn.co.uk Employment information, current vacancies and training opportunities within the company The Centre for Micro Business 0845 689 1290 www.cmbcic.co.uk Information and support to those considering starting a business or those teetering on the edge. We offer a training programme ‘New Me’ to give individuals the basic skills they require Voluntary Action Maidstone 01622 677337 www.vam-online.org.uk Information on volunteering including the benefits and how to get involved in your local area Financial Advice and Support Citizen Advice Bureau 01622 752420 www.maidstonecab.org.uk The bureau provides free, confidential, impartial and independent advice on a wide range of issues affecting individuals in our community Royal British Legion 01622 795900 www.rbli.co.uk Advice and Information relating to grants available from the British Legion Page 6 Useful Contacts Health and Support Services Armed Forces Network Kent and Medway 01303 856499 www.armedforcesnetwork.org Advice and support for ex-military personnel to access support organisations and free mental health services within the county Healthy Club www.healthyclub.nhs.uk A website which supports healthy lifestyles for the people of Kent. Access tools, resources and local information about services and events; join a club that helps you to plan and monitor lifestyle changes; and communicate with other members through the on-line social network Kent Community Health NHS Trust 0300 123 1807 www.kentcht.nhs.uk/home Kent Community Health NHS Trust provides a wide-range of NHS care for people, in their community, and in a range of settings including people's own homes; nursing homes; health clinics; community hospitals; minor injury units; a walk-in centre and in mobile units Housing Golding Homes 0800 923 2700 www.goldinghomes.org.uk Housing advice and support into employment Maidstone Borough Council 01622 602000 www.maidstone.gov.uk Help and advice to find affordable housing, how to join the housing register and information on benefits Page 7 Useful Contacts Moat Housing 0845 600 1006 / 0845 359 6161 www.moat.co.uk Information on Help to Buy options and availability, equality loans, shared ownership, resale’s and rent to buy Page and Wells 01622 620260 www.pageandwells.com Letting and sales information Hazlitt Theatre 01622 758611 www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk The Hazlitt Theatre presents an eclectic mix of entertainment for all the family. Visit us to find out the latest shows and offers available for Service Personnel Kent Fostering Service 0845 330 2968 www.kentfostering.co.uk Change someone's life for the better. We need all kinds of foster carers for all kinds of children. Whether you are single or married, have children of your own or not, we'd love to hear from you MBC Registration Services 01622 602000 www.maidstone.gov.uk Find out more information on registering on the Electoral Register, importance of registering and how it could affect your credit rating Page 8 Useful Contacts
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