Get help to find a job

Are you looking for employment support? There's a lot of information out there and we have put together links to some of the best information and advice resources that are available, on this page, including the following:

• Careers and course guidance
• Writing CVs, cover letters and job applications
• Job and apprenticeship searches
• Interview preparation

If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us by email at Business.Support@horsham.gov.uk.

Local employment support programmes

Horsham District Employment Support Hub

Helping residents move towards employment, training, self-employment and greater career confidence.

Think Futures Programme

Support for young people (school leavers) aged 16 – 25 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) across Horsham by providing careers information, advice, and guidance.

Connect to Work

Supporting West Sussex residents who face barriers to securing and sustaining work, such as those with long-term health conditions, disabilities or those from disadvantage backgrounds, to find a job.

West Sussex PASS Part-time Study Programme

Part-time study programmes in Horsham to help prepare young people aged 16 to 19  for employment, active citizenship, and to gain extra qualifications.

West Sussex, Brighton and Hove Careers Hub

Inspires and prepares young people for the world of work.

Other useful links

Horsham District Employment Support Hub

The Horsham Employment Hub helps residents move towards employment, training, self-employment and greater career confidence.

Delivered by Adam Knight & Associates in partnership with Horsham District Council, the Hub provides accessible, personalised support for residents at different stages of their employment journey. This includes people who are unemployed or returning to work, those considering a career change, and residents who need help navigating an increasingly digital and competitive labour market.

Support is shaped around each person’s circumstances, strengths and goals. Residents can receive help to create or improve their CV, complete stronger job applications, search for suitable vacancies and prepare for interviews. The Hub also provides guidance on transferable skills, LinkedIn and digital job-search platforms, training opportunities, career direction and self-employment.

The service recognises that the route towards work is not always straightforward. Therefore, where appropriate, participants can also be connected with specialist organisations and wider local support.

Book your free appointment at: info@adam-knight.co.uk or 020 7459 4502

Think Futures

Think Futures Careers Advisers support young people (school leavers) aged 16 – 25 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) across Horsham by providing careers information, advice, and guidance (IAG).

The project is a partnership between West Sussex County Council and Horsham District Council to help young people to think about their next steps, recognise their skills, strengths and ambitions and find out about local opportunities that they can access. Young people can self-refer. Engagement with our service is entirely voluntary for young people, so they (or parents/guardians/carers) must be aware and consent to being contacted before a referral is made.

Careers support can include:

• Careers interview (information, advice and guidance)
• Psychometric test / Skills questionnaire or resources
• Education/training search and application support (e.g., college or training)
• CV review
• Interview support/prep
• Apprenticeship search and application support
• Job search support
• Motivational interviewing
• Confidence building
• Identification and affirmation of skills and qualities
• Aspiration building

We offer a flexible service. Careers Advisers will usually meet young people out in the community and can also offer interventions virtually on MS Teams or through a phone call.

Contact Think Futures at: CareersAdvice@westsussex.gov.uk or 0330 222 2700

West Sussex PASS Part-time Study Programme

West Sussex County Council's part-time programmes help young people prepare for employment, gain further qualifications and engage in active citizenship within one academic year.

The course runs for 18 weeks, with the next taking place February 2026. Courses are made up of the following essential components:

• Level 1 Introduction to Customer Service or Entry Level 3 Introduction to Customer Service qualifications.
• Employability/Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE).
• Functional Skills Maths and English qualifications  if you do not have a GCSE grade 4 or above.
• Work related activities.

Each learner’s English and Maths starting points will be assessed to make sure they are placed at the correct level. Please email to find out more or to arrange an information and enrolment session.

Email: adult.learning@westsussex.gov.uk