Families and communities employment service (FACES)

About the service

FACES provides professional employment support to assist residents to move towards work, training or education.

Registered users will receive support to:

identify employment goals and barriers through one-to-one coaching
develop a personalised support plan focused on employment, training or education
receive support with CVs, applications, interviews, benefits and better-off-in-work calculations
access training, work experience, placements and employment opportunities
be referred or signposted to relevant local services, including childcare, housing, health and benefits support
receive ongoing support to enter and sustain employment

Our senior employment coach will discuss your employment history, aspirations and any challenges affecting your progress. They will support you to identify suitable work, training or education options and agree the most appropriate support. Appointments may be offered for up to six months and can take place at council sites or suitable community locations.