Queens Park Job Shop
You can now access the employment advice services offered by Vital Regeneration through the Queen's Park Job Shop at The Beethoven Centre's Housing and Advice Drop-in. The Job Shop is open every Monday (except bank holidays) 14.00 -16.00, The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, Queens Park W10 4JL.
As well as employment advisors there are a variety of other agencies available to support you, aiming to help you get a more comprehensive response to your issues by speaking to all the agencies at once. The drop-in aims to provide you with answers and solutions to any on-going issues or advice needs, including housing, employment and welfare.
Employment Advisors from the following organisations are at the Queen's Park Job Shop:
Vital Regeneration
Vital Regeneration offers information and advice on apprenticeships, training courses, volunteering and job opportunities. Whatever your interest or background, our advisors are on hand to provide assistance with finding and applying to the right opportunity for you.
Paddington First
Paddington first aim to break down the barriers that people face when seeking work or relevant training. Their employment advisors work with clients by assisting in drafting CVs/application forms, conducting interview techniques, job searching, career advice and confidence building.
Connexions
Connexions works with young people aged 13 - 19 years (up to 25 years with learning difficulties or disabilities); providing confidential advice and guidance. They support young people in finding work, training and education opportunities.
Paddington Development Trust
Paddington Development Trust offers English and Maths qualifications, Esol courses and training in IT, office work, childcare and customer services that lead to qualifications for anyone 16 years old and above.
Other services on offer at the drop-in include:
- Housing Officers and Welfare Officers from Dominion Housing, CityWest Homes, PCHA, Octavia Housing & Care and Stadium Housing alongside transfers and allocations information from Westminsters’ Housing Options Service and their choice based lettings scheme. Environmental Health provides help and advice on private sector housing and environmental health issues.
- The Queens Park Councillors and/or local MP are available on a weekly basis to deal with your enquiries, concerns and complaints.
- The Queens Park Police team and City Guardians can support you with regards to any community safety and antisocial behaviour issues.
- Charities supporting the over 50’s, providing information on activities, welfare benefits advice, form filling support and advocacy for all legal and welfare issues.
- And of course good quality, affordable fruit and vegetables sold on a non profit basis.
One visitor to the drop-in commented: “I have been to various places to get help around my housing issue, but have never received much support or help from anyone. This drop-in is great as everyone is so helpful and it is useful to be able to speak to different agencies at once, as this has helped me to understand what I need to do next and given me a more ‘whole’ response. Everyone has been really friendly, supportive and it has really helped me, much more than any other place I have visited.” For a timetable and more information about these sessions call 020 8969 5881 or visit www.dominionhg.co.uk/beethoven