Losing your job can cause uncertainty, loss of confidence and financial difficulties. This can lead to other issues such as homelessness.
If losing your job is going to have an impact on your housing, you should:
- look at different housing options
- contact us.
There are organisations that can help you if you have lost your job or been unemployed for a long time.
JobCentre Plus
JobCentre Plus can help you:
- to find a new job
- with advice on how to get employed, even if it's different from jobs you've had before.
Contact JobCentre Plus
You can contact JobCentre Plus by:
- visiting: Crown House, The Brook, Chatham, ME4 4LQ
- phone: 08001 690 190 Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.
You can also search using the GOV.UK find a job service.
Medway Men in Sheds, provided by The Sunlight Trust
The Sunlight Trust helps to improve men's health and wellbeing through activities and support.
Activities are open to men:
- over 25 and not employed
- who are retired.
It can allow you to:
- safely take part in activities
- have social interactions
- build friendships
- learn valuable skills.
Activities take place in various locations.
To take part
You'll need to apply to become a member. You can do this by:
- completing an online form on the Sunlight Trust website
- email: info@sunlighttrust.org.uk
- phone: 01634 581 511.
You'll be able to talk to the providers about the activities you'd be interested in.
The Hive at AMAT
The Hive is a community space. It's open to homeless or vulnerable people for free computer use, activities and courses.
You can improve your skills, connect with others, relax or do something fun. Partners also visit the site to help with daily life issues.
You can visit The Hive at:
411 High Street
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4NU.