Bristol Employment Support Team

18/03/2026

💥Talks scheduled for this event💥

⏰2:30pm
Personal experience of working in H&S Care
⏰2:40pm
Personal experience of working in H&S Care
⏰2:50pm
Personal experience of working as a Social worker
⏰3pm
Back to work support from the Department of Work and Pensions
⏰3:10pm
Becoming a Disability Confident employer

Come discover the wide range of opportunities in Health & Social Care

09/03/2026

✨ “Care Careers: The Wider Workforce” Job Fair ✨

Come discover the wide range of opportunities in Health & Social Care!
Join us at this free event with employers, training providers and support services ready to help you take your next step.

📅 Tuesday 24 March 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Bristol Community Links South, Knowle West, Bristol BS4 1TN

What to expect:
✅ Meet local employers hiring now
✅ Explore roles in adult social care, childcare, admin, chef work & more
✅ Hear short talks from employers and people with lived experience
✅ Get practical careers advice, training info & application support

Whether you’re new to the sector or looking for a fresh start, there’s a role for everyone.

Come discover the wide range of opportunities in Health & Social Care

04/03/2026

✨Youth BOOST Job Fair – Bristol! ✨

Looking for the next move? Whether you're thinking about apprenticeships, training, or exploring local career opportunities, this event is for you!

📌 Shredenhams 48 The Horsefair, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3JL
📅 Tuesday 17 March
⏰ 10am – 2pm

Come along to:
✨ Meet local employers
✨ Discover job openings
✨ Find apprenticeships & training pathways

Don’t miss this chance to boost your future—see you there!

04/02/2026

🌟 Taster Day at Asda Longwell Green with City of Bristol College 🌟

We’re excited to share that Asda (Longwell Green) is hosting a Taster Day for young people interested in exploring a Supported Internship with City of Bristol College.

Open to:
➡️ Young people aged 17–24
➡️ Those who have a learning difficulty but do not have an EHCP

This is a great chance to see what it’s like to work in a supportive, friendly environment.

📲 How to register:
Simply scan the QR code below or follow this link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PCtFncjJe0-rj4o-2nZxCi4UqqxWtkdAmNcoIxe6dWFUMVFFVUdGQjIwWjJWQlMzRVhUTUs0Nk9MNC4u&route=shorturl

03/02/2026

📍 Monthly Drop‑In at the Wellspring Settlement Community Hub
🌟 11am–1pm, second Tuesday of every month (10th Feb is the next one!)

Bristol City Council’s Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning Service are at the Community Hub Space (Wellspring Settlement Ducie Road) every month to offer free support and advice.

Come along to chat with us about:
• Employment support for people in work or looking for work
• Support for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities to stay in work
• Adult and Community Learning courses

The Bristol Family Hubs team will also be on hand to offer advice to families with children up to 19 (or up to 25 with SEND).

No need to book — just drop in. See you there!

03/02/2026

🌟 TOGETHER FOR SEND 2026 – Booking Now Open! 🌟

Bristol Parent Carer Forum’s annual Together for SEND event is back on Monday 16th March 2026, bringing families, schools, practitioners and the wider community together for a powerful day of learning, connection and inspiration.

📅 Monday 16th March 2026
🕤 9:30am – 4:00pm
📍 We The Curious, BS1 5DB

This year’s event is packed with:
✨ Over 30 talks and workshops covering education, health, care, neurodiversity and lived experience
✨ 50+ local and national exhibitors offering practical advice, support and information
✨ Sessions for families, SENDCOs, school staff, professionals – and many open to everyone
✨ No diagnosis needed to attend

🎟️ Book your tickets: https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/togetherforsend/

02/02/2026

📅 2026 Drop‑In Sessions Update 📅

Looking for training, a new job, a career change, or support to progress in your current role?

Come and speak with us in person at our drop‑ins.

Please note: Care Hub Drop In is for Care leavers to attend only

27/01/2026

🚀 The South Bristol Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair is back for its 10th year!

👨‍🏭✨ Come along for job vacancies, apprenticeship opportunities and careers advice.

📍 South Bristol Skills Academy, Hengrove, BS14 0DB
🕝 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
📅 Thursday 12 Feb

🌟 This is the biggest event of its kind in south Bristol — don’t miss it!

🎟️ Grab your free ticket here:

South Bristol Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair 2026

22/01/2026

🚩Please note: our drop‑ins at the Foodbanks in Bristol (listed in image below) will now run every other month — starting January, then March, and so on.

Trussell

🌟 Looking for support with jobs, skills or training? We're here to help!

Come along to one of our Employment Support Drop-In sessions across Bristol's Foodbanks.

Whether you're exploring a career change, looking for training opportunities, or need help with your CV or job search—we’ve got you covered.

📍 Locations & Times:

Lockleaze (The Bridge): Last Tuesday monthly, 12–2pm @ The Vench, BS7 9TB

Knowle: Last Wednesday monthly, 12:30–2pm @ St Barnabas Church, BS4 1DQ

Fishponds: Second Friday monthly, 12:30–2pm @ Fishponds Baptist Church, BS16 5AS

Horfield: Third Thursday monthly, 1:30–3pm @ Ebenezer Church, BS7 0BA

Stokes Croft: Last Friday monthly, 1:30–3pm @ King’s Centre, BS2 8JH

💬 No need to book—just drop in!

📞 Questions? Email us at [email protected] or call 0117 332 1500

Let’s take the next step together 💼✨

22/01/2026

📍 Monthly Drop‑In at the Wellspring Settlement Community Hub

Bristol City Council’s Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning Service are at the Community Hub Space (Wellspring Settlement, Ducie Road) every month to offer free support and advice.

🌟 11am–1pm, second Tuesday of every month🌟

Come along to chat with us about:
• Employment support for people in work or looking for work
• Support for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities to stay in work
• Adult and Community Learning courses

The Bristol Family Hubs team will also be on hand to offer advice to families with children up to 19 (or up to 25 with SEND).

No need to book — just drop in.

15/01/2026

NEXT MONDAY! Free hot drinks, health checks, 5 minute massages & lots more at New Monday – a free event to kickstart 2026 with support, jobs & inspiration! ✨

📅 19 January 2026
🕒 11am – 2pm
📍 The Galleries, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3XD

🎟️ Book your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-monday-tickets-1975089964251?aff=oddtdtcreator