Finding a Job

Sometimes it's difficult to know where to start looking! Here's some links that can help you find a job to suit you, both in the local area and further afield.

Council Vacancies
A list of current vacancies at North East Lincolnshire Council can be found on the council's website - /forms/apply-for-it.htm.

The Job Club
The Job Club is a refreshed initiative from North East Lincolnshire Council.  It combines both the HR department and the Libraries in partnership to deliver workshops in all the libraries throughout the region.
It is free to join, with benefits including up to two hours a day free internet useage at local libraries to search for a new job.  You can join online or at your local library.
Once you have joined you will receive a joining pack and Job Club card.

Directgov jobs and skills search
The Directgov jobs and skills search, available at www.direct.gov.uk/findajob, has the facility to search for jobs online by job title or area, plus careers advice, training information, tips for job applications and interviews, CV help and advice about tax credits, benefits and childcare.
(replacing the Worktrain web site)

Job Centres
Local job centres can be found at 225 Victoria Street in Grimsby (call 01472 622200) and at 4-6 Kennedy Way in Immingham (call 01469 522400). JobCentre Plus also have a website at http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/ listing all the jobs available.

Fish4Jobs
Fish4Jobs' website at http://fish4.co.uk/jobs/index.html lists vacancies from local papers all over the UK. It's searchable by area and job title, and saves you a lot of paper and ink-stained hands!

Grimsby Telegraph
The Telegraph's website lists the jobs that have appeared in the local paper at http://jobs.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/.

JobsGoPublic
The JobsGoPublic website at http://www.jobsgopublic.com/ lists jobs available in the public and not-for-profit sectors, like local authorities, charities, the NHS and central government.

Guardian JobsUnlimited
One of the older and most respected jobs sites is available at http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/. It enables you to search by job type, geographical area or employer, has careers advice and a registration and email alert facility should a suitable job arise.

Other Online Jobs Listings
http://www.jobsite.co.uk/
http://www.netjobs.co.uk/
http://uk.careers.yahoo.net/yahoo/jobs/index.jsp
http://www.jobsearch.co.uk/
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/
http://www.monster.co.uk/
http://www.topjobs.co.uk/

Employee Rights and the Minimum Wage
The Dti website at http://www.dti.gov.uk/er/individual.htm has useful information on your rights as an employee, including working hours, the minimum wage, parental rights, homeworking, unfair dismissal, equalities and dignity at work.