Hackney Works

A free employment support service for Hackney residents.

Whether you’re looking for your first job, you want to progress further, or you’ve been out of work for a while, our advisors can help you to achieve your goals.

What we offer

• A personal advisor to support you
• Access to free training courses
• Help to identify your unique skills
• Help with CVs and job applications
• Exclusive local job vacancies
• Interview technique coaching

For more information please contact Hackney Works
T: 020 8356 5700 | E: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk

Connect to Work

Our Connect to Work service supports Hackney residents aged 18 or over who are unemployed, in work but at risk of losing their job, or facing barriers such as a disability, long-term health conditions, or caring responsibilities.

What we offer

• One-to-one support from a dedicated adviser
• Help to find the right job for your skills and interests
• Ongoing support once you’re in work
• Partnerships with employers to create accessible and inclusive opportunities

For more information please contact Connect to Work
E: supportedemployment@hackney.gov.uk

Supported Employment

Our Supported Employment Service (Adult Services) helps Hackney residents with a learning disability, autism and those in contact with secondary mental health services.

What we offer

• A dedicated Employment Specialist who will support you in finding or keeping the right job
• Help with CVs, job applications, interview coaching, and access to work placements
• Support with adjustments to interview the processes
• In-work support for employees and employers
• Help to explain your health condition to employers
• Help to keep your job and upskill with your chosen career
• Support with benefits guidance and advice

For more information please contact Supported Employment
T: 020 8356 5700 | E: supportedemployment@hackney.gov.uk

Youth Trailblazer: Full Potential Scheme

Are you a care-experienced person aged between 17 and 25 in Hackney?  FREE support is available through the Drive Forward Foundation, to boost your skills and help you take the next step towards your future goals.

For more information please contact Full Potential
E: fullpotential@hackney.gov.uk

Hackney 16-19 NEET Pathways Service

If you’re aged 16-19 (or up to 25 with an Education, Health, and Care Plan) and not in education, employment, or training (NEET), the Hackney NEET Pathways Service can support you in finding a suitable next step.

What we offer

• Specialist support and tailored careers advice for young people with SEND
• Support for young people to find suitable: sixth form places, college courses, training, apprenticeships, and job opportunities
• Help with CV writing, job searching, and applications

For more information please contact NEET Pathways
T: 020 8356 7508 | E: neetpathways@hackney.gov.uk

Careers Guidance for Adults in Hackney

This Matrix-accredited service offers free confidential career advice and guidance for adults in Hackney over the age of 19 years. This is a service with appointments currently offered via telephone, Zoom, or Google Meet in the following areas:

• Adult and Family Learning in Hackney and London wide
• Accessing college and university Higher Education, including advice on student funding
• Careers advice for all professions including teaching and social work
• Other education and training opportunities
• Signposting to volunteering opportunities

For more information please contact Naina Kent, Careers Advisor
T: 020 8356 7174 | M: 077 7501 8102 | E: naina.kent@hackney.gov.uk

Page last reviewed: November 11, 2025