Our Services
Signpost works in a variety of ways. The end goal is always to help people to overcome their barriers, typically around employment. The best way to do this is to empower people – confident people are better at getting and keeping work. A range of core services have evolved over the years to support this. All of Signposts services are FREE to the beneficiary.
Employment Support
Finding work is hard. Signpost can support you through the whole process.
We will help you with finding the right job to apply for, putting together a high quality application with a smart covering letter, a professional CV and a well filled in application form. Next comes the interview; there are techniques to reduce the nerves and help you to give the employer what they are looking for.
Access to IT
Computers are a central part of modern life. They can be used to find and apply for work but also to manage your benefits online.
The lack of access to good quality IT can be a severe effect of living on a low income. Signpost equips its centres with good quality IT equipment which is available to all visitors.
Training
Skills are often an essential part of overcoming some of the barriers we meet.
To this end, Signpost delivers a wide range of courses. Customer service, Business Admin, IT, practical skills, interview skills, confidence & self-esteem. These courses are very flexible and adaptable and can be either accredited or non-accredited.
Listening
Signpost aims to shape it service around the needs of people.
This means that we have to listen to find out what those needs are. Listening has become a service in itself which helps people to understand their situation. Having an understanding ear helps to explore issues and find solutions that allow them to move forward.