Useful contacts for veterans

Useful contacts and information for veterans and their families.

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Employment and training - information for veterans and their families

Redcar and Cleveland Council is an armed-forces friendly employer who recognises the valuable transferable skills and qualities of those who serve, so we welcome applications for our job vacancies from military veterans. 

In addition, the Council has introduced a Veterans’ Guaranteed Interview Scheme for UK’s armed forces’ veterans which guarantees an interview to veterans that meet the essential requirements of a job vacancy. 

We also recognise the valuable contribution that members of the Reserve Forces (Reservists) can make to the UK Armed Forces, their communities and the civilian workplace. The Reservist Policy supports employees who are Reservists and sets out our commitment and procedures for those who are mobilised.

Click here for Jobs and Careers information and opportunities with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.

Career Transition Partnership

The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is the official resettlement service for the Armed Forces. It provides comprehensive personal support for Service leavers who are transitioning from their military career into civilian employment, further education or retirement.

Forces Families Jobs

Forces Families Jobs (FFJ) is the free careers platform for family members of currently serving UK personnel

Royal British Legion Employment Support

The RBL Employment Support service helps serving and ex-serving personnel and their families prepare for employment as they transition into civilian life. Their team can give you advice on how to put your skills to good use and get the best job for you, or refer you to one of their partners for support.

SERVE - Service for Experienced, Rejoiner and Volunteer Engagements 

SERVE is a free and easy to use website. It can be used by all regular and reserve service personnel, Veterans; and anyone interested in staying connected with defence. SERVE advertises Reserve, re-joiner and wider opportunities across all 3 services, including joint organisations, in one place. It is available through any internet-connected device such as a mobile, desktop or tablet.

Hire a Hero

Hire a Hero supports Service Leavers and Veterans to make the successful transition into civilian life. Trained Hire a Hero staff, Career Coaches and volunteers work with Service Leavers and Veterans to help them make the right choices through the transition period.

Royal Forces Employment Charity RFEA – Op Ascend

Op ASCEND an Office for Veterans’ Affairs programme run by the Forces Employment Charity, provides clear, accessible career pathways for veterans, ensuring they are empowered to succeed from the moment they join the Armed Forces, throughout their service, and beyond. 

Teaching Qualifications for Veterans

If you’re transitioning from the armed forces or your service has already ended, you could be eligible for support to train to teach.  As a veteran, you can bring a unique perspective to teaching by using your organisation, leadership and management skills in the classroom.  There are full and part-time teacher training courses available.

The Officer's Association

The Officer's Association provides support and advice to former officers and their dependents. They can provide support on a variety of matters including employment, finances, housing, health, wellbeing, and volunteering.

RAF Families Federation

The RAF Families Federation provides all RAF personnel and their families with timely and professional support, assistance and an independent voice regarding issues or concerns that they may have. They also provide employment advice when it comes to preparing yourself for employment. Either as part of your transition out of the RAF or as a partner looking to simply change jobs or begin employment after a career break.

RAF Benevolent Fund

Finding a job can be one of the hardest parts of leaving the RAF. If you feel that you need additional training or education to boost your skills and improve your chances of getting a job, there are various support services available to help you.

House Building Careers

The house building industry has always been a popular choice of second career for ex-armed forces personnel. It’s hardly surprising when you see the similarities in skills required. All building sites require discipline, teamwork and a range of other talents that ex-armed forces have as standard.

SaluteMyjob

SaluteMyjob provides demand-led, scalable recruitment solutions to employers. They help employers identify roles best suited to ex-military people and collaborate with other commercial and charitable organisations to supply suitably qualified candidates.

Walking with the Wounded

Walking With The Wounded support those who have served in the military with mental health, employment and wraparound care coordination programmes tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Job Centre Plus

An Armed Forces champion exists in every Jobcentre Plus district and ensures that support meets the needs of the Armed Forces community. A service leaver isn't able to walk into their local Jobcentre Plus office and expect their local champion to be based there, instead the champions maintain close contact with Jobcentre Plus advisers who make them aware of Armed Forces issues.

University Hospitals Tees – ‘Step into Health’

Local NHS organisations have launched a new career scheme to support Armed Forces veterans back into work.  University Hospitals Tees’ new volunteer to career programme provides work experience and dedicated training to help retired Armed Forces personnel into a role with the NHS.

JobOppO

Job Oppo was founded by Ex-Military, to serve Ex-Military. It doesn’t matter whether you left yesterday or 20 years ago, after serving for 2 hours or 20 more years – JobOppO is there to help YOU! They have been where you are now, so they know first-hand that the transition from ‘Military life to Civilian life’ is not always an easy one. Register with their site, upload your CV and begin searching for jobs.

Redcar & Cleveland Training & Employment Hub

Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub and the Routes to Employment Team work in partnership with residents, employers, training providers and Jobcentre Plus to remove barriers and move people into work. As a jobseeker you can register for vacancies and training opportunities, and view news and events relating to all thing’s training & employment. 

Civvy Street Magazine

Civvy Street Magazine provides a whole range of useful information, advice and support for finding jobs, employment training – this includes various grant programmes.

The Poppy Factory

The Poppy Factory supports veterans and family members on their journey into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.  The people they support can face some of the most challenging situations in the Armed Forces community.  Each year, their specialist team helps hundreds of people to change their lives, taking positive steps forward on their own terms.

Veteran Employment Support - Lifeworks

The Lifeworks programme equips veterans and serving Armed Forces family members with the tools they need to achieve a career outside the military. The course and assistance going forward are tailored to suit the career goals and aspirations of each individual into the future.

Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve Group value the service of the veteran community.  You can access their government-funded training programmes.  Learning Curve Group are proud to be a Gold Armed Forces Covenant employer and have supported over 1,000,000 people to gain a qualification.