Finding employment

Jobseekers looking for work can get the help and support they need to find employment.

Due to COVID-19 Jobs & Benefits offices and Careers Resource Centres are currently not open for the public to visit.

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Advice on training and support is available for jobseekers by visiting a local Jobs & Benefits office, JobCentre or a Careers Resource Centre. Information and advice is also available online through nidirect. Support for people with disabilities is available from the Health and Work Support branch and Work Psychology Services.

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Help to find employment

The Department provides support for Jobseekers through the Employment Service and Careers Service based at Jobs & Benefits Offices/JobCentres and resource centres. Support is also provided for people with disabilities through the Health and Work Support Branch and Work Psychology Services.

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Most recent publications

Access to Work (NI) - screening

23 September 2020

Appointment of a Member to the Board of Ulster Supported Employment Ltd. (USEL)

27 August 2020

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Most recent news items

New Jobs & Skills page launched on NI Direct

09 September 2020

Minister highlights importance of £7M fund to support Social Enterprises

18 August 2020

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