Information Centre for the unemployed

The Lighthouse is an information centre for people who are unemployed. We know first-hand the difficulties they have, in sourcing and accessing the right advice, guidance, support and training required and we help to break down any barriers people face in gaining employment.

Work Options at The Lighthouse

Work Options is a service for unemployed adults who are “confused” or unsure of what types of work may be suitable for them. This would be particularly useful for people who have been long term unemployed, or those who have been made redundant and are not able to gain similar types of work.

Work Options uses an individual’s work-related interests, skills, and desired occupation level to identify suitable careers with a detailed report being given at the end of the session, containing the top three matches and an action plan to support the next step in their career.

Work Options works by answering a few simple multiple choice questions on the type of activities or environment you’d like to work in etc., the programme matches people to a suitable career depending on their answers. Once matched you can search the full details on the careers matched such as work activities, pay opportunities and information on entry routes and training.

Work Options will only take an hour of the client’s time to complete and they will receive a report to take away with them.

If you have any further questions or would like to have an informal chat with one of our support workers please feel free to contact us on either: 01554 700351, lighthouse.llanelli@gmail.com or drop into The Lighthouse.

FAQs

What help will I get? People will be able to access the following services:

• Skills and Aptitude Assessments
• Career Planning
• Motivational/Confidence Programmes
• Job Matching
• Employability and job hunting skills
• Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL training
• Short Vocational Courses – First Aid, Food Hygiene, SIA Certificate, NVQs Level 1 to 3
• Drop in centre for counselling, support and advice
• Improve internet & Email Skills
• Money and Debt
• Health & Well-being
• Support for long term unemployed who have disabilities and are claiming disability related benefits
• Supported employment
• Support for people facing barriers, usually economically inactive/unemployed
• Drop-In Centre
• Child Care Support and Guidance

What organisations can I see?

• Jobforce Wales
• Turning Point Peer Mentoring
• Carmarthenshire County Councils Return to Learn Programme
• Jobforce Wales’ Vocational Training Programmes

Do I need an appointment?

No, just call in between 9 to 5, Monday to Friday and you will be seen by one of our friendly Support Officers.

Will it affect my benefit?

No, we are an advice centre here to help you. All information is treated in strictest confidence. All service users will be asked for permission before any details are passed on to other organisations.

Where are you?

The Lighthouse (corner of Annesley Street), Queen Victoria Road, Llanelli, SA15 2TL.

How do I get there?Â

Car:

Park in the Multi Storey Car Park. From main entrance turn right and walk down Murray Street to the main lights. Cross into Queen Victoria Road and we are the last building on your right before Annesley Street.

Train:

From the Station (Platform 2 entrance), turn right and walk towards Station Road. At Station Road turn left and proceed up to the main lights. Turn left into Queen Victoria Road and we are the last building on your right before Annesley Street, Llanelli.

Bus:

Bus service on this route is 181. Alternatively, arrive in Island Place and follow directions above for the car.

For further information:

Contact The Lighthouse on 01554 700351, Email: lighthouse.llanelli@gmail.com or follow us on facebook: