Finding work

Use the links on this page for information and advice about finding work, redundancy, benefits, training, work experience and apprenticeships.

Council jobs

View and apply for jobs within Wycombe District Council.

Training at the Skills Centre Bucks

The Skills Centre Bucks in High Wycombe offers training for local people. If you live in the Wycombe district and want to take the next step into employment or improve your business skills, then take a look at the courses on offer. Our training can help you with:

Reading and working with numbers
Building your confidence
Writing a CV and job interviews

More about the Skills Centre Bucks

Work experience (Word Doc | 26KB)
Information about undertaking work experience at Wycombe District Council.
Word Doc | 26KB

Search for a job
Jobs and skills search – Directgov (Opens in new window)
Search for jobs, careers, childcare or voluntary work.
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Back to work – Directgov (Opens in new window)
Online help to get you back to work as quickly as possible.
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Benefits
Beginner's guide to benefits (Opens in new window)
Get benefits advice for you, your family or for someone else.
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Benefits and help when looking for work - Directgov (Opens in new window)
If you're unemployed and available for work, you may be able to get Jobseeker's Allowance and other benefits.
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Redundancy advice
Redundancy calculator - Directgov (Opens in new window)
Calculate your redundancy payout.
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Real Help Now - Directgov (Opens in new window)
Help with keeping your home, with training and skills, and with jobs and benefits.
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Mortgage Help - Directgov (Opens in new window)
Put together a simple action plan to help you keep your home.
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Redundancy and leaving your job (Opens in new window)
Find out about the range of support available to help you cope with redundancy. You can find out your rights, search for work and see what benefits you may be entitled to.
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Training and apprenticeships
Training and learning for work - Directgov (Opens in new window)
Increase your employability whether you're already working or looking for work.
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Apprenticeships - Directgov (Opens in new window)
If like the idea of earning while you learn, an Apprenticeship could be for you. You’ll get top quality training, develop new skills and gain qualifications on the job.
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Benefits
Council tax and housing benefit are state benefits to help you pay your council tax and/or rent if you are on a low income.
Voluntary organisations
Help available for local groups in the voluntary and community sector. Also includes information on local volunteering opportunities.