Havering Works

Havering Works is an innovative employment and skills service provided by London Borough of Havering.

It offers free support for local unemployed residents who are looking to get back to work, training or explore future career opportunities.

Our services include:

confidential one-to-one assessment of individual skills and training development needs
guidance from a qualified personal adviser to help individuals develop a Vocational Action Plan with steps towards achieving goals
job coaching and mentoring
information on specialist agencies and other provision that offers additional and/or more specialist support
matching transferable skills and experience to job vacancies
job search support (CV review, help with job applications and interview preparation)
Reasonable adjustments support if required

Who to contact

Telephone: 01708 434456 9:00am to 5:00pm 01708 434456 9:00am to 5:00pm
E-mail: havering.works@havering.gov.uk
Website: Havering Works Website (Opens in new tab)
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Where to go

Name

Myplace

Address

343 Dagnam Park Drive
Romford
London

Postcode

RM3 9EN

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Notes

We do not offer a walk-in service, all appointments must be booked in advance.

Free parking available at Central park leisure centre - Please ensure QR code is scanned when entering Myplace to register for free parking

Availability

Referral required

Referral Details

All referrals to our service must be made via the link provided, if you are completing the referral on behalf of someone else please ensure you have permission before submitting their details.

Local Offer Details

Description

Trailblazers

A voluntary programme for economically inactive Havering residents

Trailblazers is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) funded initiative designed to test
innovative approaches to supporting economically inactive individuals into employment. The
programme provides tailored support to help participants overcome barriers such as health
conditions, caring responsibilities, and other systemic challenges.

Employment and Skills support is available for Havering residents with challenges, complex
barriers preventing them from recent active job search activity, or circumstances that deem
them unable to start work right away.

Barriers may include:
Long term unemployed/Economically inactive
Disability
Health related condition or diagnosis including neuro diversity or a learning disability
Lack of skills/qualifications
Homelessness
Carer or childcare issues
Care leavers

What we offer
Personalised one-to-one support
Bespoke job-search and work experience opportunities
CV building support, skills matching, job interview preparation and training opportunities
Confidence building
Information on specialist agencies and other provisions that offer additional or/and more
specialist support
Reasonable adjustments within employment settings if needed
We work closely with individuals and employers to ensure a good working environment

Connect to Work – A voluntary Supported Employment programme

Are you looking for work, or worried about staying in your job?
Connect to Work is a free programme that helps people with health conditions, disabilities, or other challenges to find and keep meaningful employment.

We know that getting into work — or staying in work — isn’t always easy. That’s why we offer personalised, one-to-one support to help you take the next step and achieve your goals.

You do not need to be in receipt of benefits to join the programme — Connect to Work is open to anyone who needs support, whatever your current situation.

What we offer:

A dedicated Employment Specialist to support you throughout your journey.
A personalised plan based on your strengths, preferences, and goals
Help engaging with employers to find and shape roles that suit you
Guidance around benefits and workplace adjustments, including support for your employer.
Ongoing coaching and support once you’re in work, including future career planning
Flexible meeting options — we’ll meet you wherever works best: at home or in the community