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Training for residents

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Employment Offer

London Metropolitan University: Introduction to Housing Services – a three day course

Our free courses with London Metropolitan University will help you to learn more about Lewisham Homes and housing, allowing you to get involved in shaping our services, and challenge us to improve our work. The courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute for Housing. We offer one-day and three-day courses to suit your interests and availability. The three-day course allows you to gain an accredited qualification.

If you are interested in taking part in the three-day course then please let us know by emailing getinvolved@lewishamhomes.org.uk or register by clicking here.

Successful Mums

Successful Mums is back again in 2021 and we are offering free online career coaching to get you started. This is perfect if you are looking for your first job or wanting to return to work after a break. Delivered over just three weeks, you can complete the whole coaching course before half term.

Don’t let home schooling stop you from investing a couple of hours a week in yourself. Register your interest here today.

National Careers Service

National Career Services is partnering with Lewisham Homes to offer one-to-one career support using Zoom. Skills analysis and career planning topics to be covered include – exploring career options, identifying key strengths and skills, job matching to current vacancies, job searches and online applications, CV development, interview techniques, digital skills assessments and much more.

Tickets are available now for one-to-one coaching which takes place every Wednesday over the next few months. Tickets available here. Once registered you will be contacted by the community relations team.

Dynamic Client Solutions

Dynamic Client Solutions Ltd (DCS) based in Catford, are offering a range of courses from 1February.

Courses include:

  •  Level 2 Business Start-up Certification
  • Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning
  • Level 2 Certificate in Data Protection and Data Security
  • Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Courses last for four weeks on average. A full course listing and how to apply can be found here.

Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) training for Resident Scrutiny Committee

If you would like to be part of the Resident Scrutiny Committee, we offer accredited training from the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS). You’ll also receive ongoing support from the Community Relations team, as well as additional training to help you achieve your potential.

Catford Salvation Army

Catford Salvation Army are offering in-person back to work support.

They are currently offering IT access, basic IT training, CV workshops and support with online job searches.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this offer please contact getinvolved@lewishamhomes.org.uk

Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve Group are offering Level 2 Qualifications in courses such as Adult Social Care and Mental Health First Aid. You can find out more about by following the links below. You’ll be able to view the course details and enrol online.

We hope that some of the above courses interest you. If you would like more specific training or employment support please don’t hesitate to contact the community relations team by emailing getinvolved@lewishamhomes.org.uk.