Employment advice

We know that life can be difficult without work. On this page you'll find a range of resources designed to help you identify your next steps and help you get back on your feet.

We've had to temporarily pause our employability service, but in the meantime, we'd recommend getting in touch with the following services:

For customers in Derbyshire: Derbyshire County Council Careers Service
For customers in Erewash: Workpays
For customers in Northamptonshire: West Northamptonshire Council

We are also co-owners of a separate employment training organisation called Access Training so why not check them out to find out if they can help you with your work situation?

Don't forget, if you need help with money or debt advice, benefits, or a range of other challenges, you can speak to our tenancy support team. They can help you to get back on track, make sure you're getting everything you're entitled to and help you feel safe and secure in your home.

Helpful resources
Who we work with
External resources

We've put together some guides to help you navigate some of the most common challenges for people looking for jobs. Check them out by clicking the links below, and don't forget we're always there to give you more advice and support about any of them. Please note the links below will open in a new tab or window.

Application formsCover lettersWriting a CVTelephone and virtual interviewsIn-person interviewsTransferrable skills

We're proud to partner with organisations across the East Midlands to provide our services.

Communities that work

This is the leading national body for social landlords who support people into rewarding, sustainable employment. As part of this, our employability lead, Jenny, co-chairs the Midlands Housing and Employment Forum, which brings together organisations across the East and West Midlands to share best practice and support each other through challenges. You can read more about this by clicking here.

East Midlands Chamber

The East Midlands Chamber represents more than 4,300 businesses across the Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire areas.

Futures is a strategic partner of the chamber and Lindsey Williams, our Group Chief Executive, was its Vice President in 2022.

SEMLEP Growth Hub

SEMLEP works to build a strong economy by tackling barriers to sustainable growth and supporting job creation for the future prosperity of communities across the South East Midlands.

D2N2

One of the largest local Enterprise Partnerships in England, D2N2 aims to lead and support economic growth across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.