If your business is facing the prospect of making difficult decisions about staff redundancy or needs to restructure as a result of Covid-19, then below you will find information on the support that’s available in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly to your business and staff.
Or, if your business has urgent vacancies to fill, then we can support you to help fill those vacancies with local people looking for work. Email us on info@cioslep.com and a member of our team will be in touch.
If you are an individual who is unemployed, has received notice, or is at risk of redundancy then see our information for Individuals.
Please also refer to the ‘For Individuals’ section.
Provides employee support and advice through its Rapid Response Service and may also provide on-site support for large scale redundancies. For information on the Service visit https://www.gov.uk/staff-redundant/getting-help
Offers comprehensive information to help employers to manage staff redundancies, including how to develop and communicate your redundancy plan.
https://www.acas.org.uk/manage-staff-redundancies
If your business is undergoing restructure or facing closure, with employees at risk of redundancy, then you may be eligible for free support to help your employees brush up on existing skills, or re-skill in a new area to progress in education or gain employment.
Visit the CIOS Skills Hub or call 01209 708660.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
The CIOS Growth Hub can also help with signposting and information on Covid-19 related issues and support https://www.ciosgrowthhub.com/coronavirus
Aims to match those recently made redundant with new work in sectors experiencing a surge in employment demand such as food retail, care and distribution.
It will engage with employers needing to make redundancies to ensure a smooth transition for employees into new work.
For more information and to request support, visit their website https://www.adviza.org.uk/services/national-careers-service/regional-redeployment-service
The Government are putting measures in place to support Apprentices who have been furloughed or have been made redundant. The latest information can be found here.
In the first instance, contact your Apprenticeship training provider. They will be able to provide practical support, to help, where possible, your Apprentice find alternative employment to complete their Apprenticeship.
Email info@cornwallapprenticeships.com if you need further information/advice.
Staffed by local advisers, the People Hub provides free confidential advice and support to individuals regarding work, employment, and training, including signposting to full/part funded training and employment support.
Call 0333 0150699
(Available Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm, or leave a message outside these times and we will respond the next day).
https://www.ciosgrowthhub.com/peoplehub
https://www.gov.uk/redundancy-your-rights
https://www.acas.org.uk/redundancy
A comprehensive guide to where to find help and advice if you are facing redundancy or seeking employment.
Seeking Work in Cornwall Guide
Seeking Work in East Cornwall, Plymouth & West Devon Guide
The National Careers Service provides one to one support to help individuals plan their next steps, help them improve their skills and to find alternative employment, including access to local job vacancy information in employment sectors experiencing demand for new staff.
To get started call 0800 100 900 to speak to an adviser or arrange a local/online appointment. Or visit https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ to look at the range of support information on the website and use the online chat facility.
Adviza operate the National Careers Service here in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly and produce a weekly list of job vacancies for the County. Visit their website to view the list and search for available vacancies.
Job Vacancies in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
If you need support with job search, applying for jobs or preparing for interview, then you can contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900 or visit https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
The Proud to Care website is the gateway to finding work in the health and care sector in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. Whether you are looking for temporary or permanent work, the website has a list of live vacancies for you to choose from.
You may be thinking of setting up your own businesses. If so, Outset offer funded support to help you get started.
Outset Cornwall offer their introduction to self-employment project; supporting people who are unemployed / inactive to consider self-employment, and to support people to start-up new businesses. Outset also offer their Start, Run and Grow project which is funded by ERDF and offers business start-up support but more limited personal development support. Visit their website for more information https://www.outset.org/cornwall/
Within Cornwall we have a range of European Social Funded projects which provide additional support to individuals requiring some help to address any barriers to employment or skills training. The document below summarises the projects and how to get in touch with each.
If you need support to identify which project(s) may be best for you, then contact our People Hub.
Offer a Fast Track Training Programme for individuals who have recent work history but may need some assistance to ‘brush up’ on some key areas.
The programme is be suitable for participants who:
For more information contact visit https://workroutes.co.uk/ or email Claire.Hewitt@reed.co.uk
To be eligible for the programme, participants must be unemployed, 16+ and have a barrier to employment. Anyone interested in becoming a participant can contact Reed so they can determine eligibility.
https://www.citizensadvicecornwall.org.uk/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
There are a range of online learning platforms available, many offer free courses.
Below we give some examples:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/the-skills-toolkit
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses
https://www.steplearning.org.uk/
https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage/courses
https://www.bt.com/skillsfortomorrow/index.html
https://www.reed.co.uk/courses/online
https://www.online-learning-college.com/
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/
https://www.vision2learn.net/courses
Trade unions provide learning and skills support to people in a range of ways.
Union learning reps (ULRs) are the trained union volunteers on the ground in workplaces. Their role includes promoting the value of learning, providing information, support and advice and arranging learning and training. Speak to the trade unions in workplaces to find out who their ULRs are.
In many cases ULRs are backed up by Union Learning Fund projects, with experience where workers are looking to change roles or are facing redundancy or at-risk situations, enabling them to call on further support.
Many trade unions also run dedicated learning centres providing learning opportunities and support to members, and the public – there’s a directory at www.unionlearn.org.uk/learning-centres
Unionlearn is the learning and skills organisation of the TUC and develops resources to support ULRs working with their colleagues. Several of unionlearn’s online tools can be used by individuals on their own, as well as with the support of ULRs. They are free to use, often just needing you to register with a few details.
These include:
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Coronavirus may cause unknowns or uncertainty for many people but if you have also lost your job then levels of stress and anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Cornwall Council has summarised the range of support available in the County.
To talk to someone about your mental wellbeing you can call the 24/7 NHS mental health telephone support, advice and triage help line – 0800 038 5300. Support is available to anyone, regardless of age, all day every day.