Employment
If you are unemployed or at risk of becoming unemployed, please remember you are not alone and many people, through no fault of their own, will be facing similar problems.
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If you are made redundant, please go to the Redundancy webpages on the Directgov website for help and advice on your entitlements.
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Your local Job Centre Plus office not only provides assistance in finding employment but also gives support and advice on benefits to people of working age. In Eden, the office is located at 19-24 Friargate, Penrith CA11 7QH. The opening hours are 9am to 5pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and 10am to 5pm on Wednesday. Their telephone number is: 01768 242800. To look and apply for jobs and training online, you should access the Directgov website.
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The Council is one of the larger employers in Eden and it requires the skills and abilities of a wide range of professions to deliver services to the people of Eden. Please check our vacancies on a regular basis for a job that is appropriate to you.
Further Education
To ensure you have appropriate skills for the job you want, you may have to acquire new skills or qualifications. In Cumbria there are a wide range of adult education providers which can help you develop the skills you need.
