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Communities for Work Plus

About Communities for Work Plus

Communities for Work Plus is a Welsh Government funded programme. We have a dedicated team available across Flintshire providing one-to-one mentoring and advice. We are a community based advisory service working to increase the employability of individuals who are not in employment, education or training who may face complex barriers to employment. Communities for Work Plus can provide support to help to build your confidence, gain work experience, learn new skills or re-write your CV. Communities for Work Plus will help you as an individual and will meet with you in your local community.

Want to find out more?

Contact the team for an informal chat or to arrange an over the phone appointment

Email: cfwtriage@flintshire.gov.uk

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Cymunedau am Waith a Mwy - Communities for Work Plus

Are you interested?

  • Age 20+?
  • Out of work and not in college/university?
  • A resident of Flintshire?
  • Looking for a job or training?

You may be eligible for Communities for Work Plus. You can refer yourself or someone else.

You can get in touch below.

Contact the team

Over 2000 people engaged

Over 550 people helped into work

What support do we offer?

  • One-to-one mentoring
  • Motivation and confidence building
  • Identify and plan a route for your career path
  • Support with CV writing, cover letters and completing applications
  • Interview preparation/coaching
  • Training courses
  • Volunteering
  • Finding employment
  • Finding apprenticeships

What happens after I apply?

  • You will have your own adviser or mentor.
  • They will find out what help you need and agree on the next steps with you.
  • You can decide whether Communities for Work is for you following your meeting with your adviser or mentor. You do not have to join Communities for Work.
  • If you decide to join Communities for Work, your adviser or mentor will arrange to meet or contact you regularly to ensure you are getting the help you need.

Case Study

Lisha was 19, living in Flintshire and unemployed for over two years. She was referred to Communities for Work and allocated a mentor. Lisha had limited previous work experience and her confidence was low and she did not feel comfortable going out of her local area

Her mentor worked with Lisha to improve her confidence and prepare her for applying for work opportunities. In August Sainsbury’s had a recruitment drive for cleaning operatives in the area. Lisha successful gained employment after support from her mentor with interview skills and collating the appropriate I.D.

Lisha has recently been promoted to Site Manager and is now working full time and is looking for her own home. Lisha said “it’s going great.  I love getting up for work in the morning and putting my uniform on, and I have also made new friends”

Lisha’s mentor said despite having low skills, no transport and very little work experience it is very rewarding to see how well Lisha is doing now. It has made a real difference to her life. She has done amazingly well and should be proud of herself. 

Astudiaeth Achos - Case Study