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The Job Shop is part of Coventry City Councils Employment & Skills Service. Are you aged 16 - 29 and living in Coventry?

We are here to support you in your search for employment, training, apprenticeships/placements. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jobshopcoventry

04/09/2026

Are you a veteran looking for a civilian role you feel confident in? Lifeworks offers a free 4-day employment support course for veterans - delivered by veterans.

All costs are covered - including travel, accommodation, and meals - so you can focus on building your future.

The course will help you:

✅ Identify your transferable skills
✅ Update your CV
✅ Master interview techniques
✅ Explore the hidden job market
✅ Build confidence
✅ Access 12 months of bespoke follow-on support

The first course will take place between 21-24 September. Take the next step toward a successful civilian career—your future starts here.

To express your interest in the course, visit us at the Job Shop and speak to an Employment Coach quoting the reference 1082265.

03/09/2026

Are you looking to progress in a teaching role? The Level 3 Award in Education and Training course will provide you with a recognised teaching qualification to help you progress your teaching career.

Delivery will be face-to-face with a friendly and supportive approach. The course will include written work, assignments, as well as planning, delivering, and evaluating your own practice.

The course will cover:

✅ Understanding roles, responsibilities, and relationships
✅ Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches
✅ Understanding assessment

To learn more join the Awareness Session:

Date: Tuesday 8th September 2026
Time: 4pm-6pm
Venue: Southfields Old School, South St, CV1 SEJ

Course Dates:

Starts: Tuesday 22nd September
Time: 5pm-7:30pm

The course will run once a week for 16 weeks.

To learn more and book your place email [email protected]

28/08/2026

Coventry City Council are recruiting for a Community Warden, so if you're a passionate and dedicated individual this could be the opportunity for you!

This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide a reassuring uniformed patrol presence in the city, addressing concerns such as anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence through targeted operations and patrols in areas of most need.

To learn more and gain support applying, visit us at the Job Shop and speak to an Employment Coach.

27/08/2026

Looking for a new career path? Are you caring and passionate about helping people? Do you have what it takes to make a positive impact on people’s lives? A career as a Job Coach could be for you!

Join our Job Coach Information Session and learn about the role of a Job Coach within the Job Shop. During this session you will learn about:

✅ How the Job Shop supports people
✅ A day in the life of a Job Coach
✅ Information on how to apply for the role

Event details:

📅Monday 7 September
🕑 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
📍The Job Shop

To book your place, visit the Job Shop and speak to a Job Coach quoting the reference 1097090.

26/08/2026

We've still got places on the 50+ Interview Skills Workshop tomorrow run by the National Careers Service, so if you're over 50 and looking to build your skills this is a perfect opportunity.

During the workshop you will:

- Understand the different types of interview

- Learn how to prepare effectively for an interview

- Be able to identify key questions

- How to anticipate, prepare and give positive answers

- Using the STAR method to succeed in competency interviews

- Know how to present yourself effectively

The workshop will take place tomorrow (27 August) at 2pm at the Job Shop.

To book your place contact your Employment Coach or visit us at the Job Shop quoting 1090988.

25/08/2026

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Trailblazer 2 week work experience as a Campaign Administrator with Fabulous Females!

You will work alongside the Fabulous Females team on live marketing campaigns and events, with regular supervision, feedback and development objectives. This work experience will help build confidence, communication skills, organisation and wider employability skills.

Training will include:

✅ Social media marketing
✅Content planning and creation
✅Canva and digital design
✅Event marketing & community engagement
✅Analytics and reporting
✅Professional communications and appropriate use of AI and digital tools

Please note: To be eligible you must be aged between 18 - 21, not in employment, education, or training, and living CV1 - CV6 postcodes.

To book your place visit us at the Job Shop and speak to an Employment Coach quoting 116663.

You can view more of our youth opportunities on our Slenky Hub - link in comments!

24/08/2026

Eric Williams House Care Home is recruiting! There are a number of roles available, and we're holding an information session where you can find out more about the opportunities on offer.

Current vacancies include:

Support Workers – 21, 28 or 28 hours per week
Night Care Assistant – 31.5 hours per week
Relief Support Workers – 5 positions
Relief Domestics – 5 positions
Assistant Cook – 15 hours per week, no weekends
Cleaners – 14 hours (no weekends) or 16 hours per week

Interested? Join one of our information sessions - both morning and afternoon sessions available:

🗓️ Wednesday, 16 September
🕙 10:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:00pm to 3:00pm
📍The Job Shop

Visit us at the Job Shop and speak to an Employment Coach to learn more and book your place quoting 1096221 or 1096199.

05/08/2026

Join us at the Job Shop for an informal drop-in session to meet a range of local providers and find out more about programmes starting in September.

🗓️ Wednesday 26 August
🕙 13:30 – 16:00
📍 Job Shop

Organisations attending include:

⭐ PET-Xi
⭐ YMCA
⭐ Shaw Trust
⭐ Solihull Moors FC
⭐ Leicester Tigers Foundation
⭐ The King's Trust
⭐ Warwickshire Institute of Sport

We recommend pre-booking by visiting the Job Shop and speaking to an Employment Coach to secure your place, however on-the-day registrations will also be available. We look forward to seeing you there!

You can view more youth opportunities on our Slenky hub https://orlo.uk/B1RLv

03/08/2026

Thinking about a career with Warwickshire Police?

Join one of our Warwickshire Police Awareness Sessions to find out more about police careers and get expert advice on making a successful application.

📅 Monday 10th August (there are two session times available)
🕙 10am – 12pm (Ref: 1084377)
🕐 1pm – 3pm (Ref: 1084378)

These interactive sessions are open to anyone interested in applying for any Warwickshire Police vacancy and will cover application tips, best practice, and what to expect from the recruitment process.

💙 Monday 24th August
🕙 10am – 12pm – Motivational Workshop for customers with visible or invisible disabilities who are considering applying for police roles (Ref: 1084386)

🕐 1pm – 3pm – Follow-up interactive application support session with the same group.

To book your place, visit the Job Shop and speak to an Employment Coach, quoting the relevant event reference.

Address

The Job Shop/West Orchards Shopping Centre
Coventry
CV11QX

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+442476785740

Website

https://linktr.ee/jobshopcoventry

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