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Employment help for people who have retired early


Have you retired early, have time on your hands and feel you still have something to give?

Did you stop working after Covid-19 for a better work-life balance? You know there's more to life than daytime TV and golf! We can help you to add a little sparkle back to your day-to-day life!

Employability Durham - retired early video transcript (PDF) [88KB]

We can help you identify how to get the best out of later life by:

  • defining your personal goals
  • upgrading your digital skills
  • being more socially included
  • accessing wellbeing support or activities
  • making plans for the future, even if you're not ready to make a change right now
  • helping to understand the benefits system
  • improving your skills or training in a new area
  • regaining your confidence
  • looking at work or volunteering options

What to expect

We will support you every step of the way:

  • an initial chat by phone - we'll ask you a bit about yourself and your current circumstances, and tell you more about us and how we work
  • match you to an adviser - they'll be your main contact and will stick with you the whole time you're with us
  • registering with us - your adviser will arrange an appointment with you to register with us - this can be completed face to face or by video call
  • at your first appointment - you'll complete some paperwork with us, start to talk about your hopes for the future and set some goals
  • how often you will meet - this will be up to you and your adviser, based on what you are looking to improve or focus on
  • keeping on track - your adviser will help you to identify opportunities and tools to keep you motivated
  • regular review points - this will provide you with an opportunity to look at what you've achieved and make any changes to your plan
  • after six months - you'll be able to look back with your adviser and see how far you've come!

Contact Employability Team to find out more.



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