Welcome to Young Southwark Works
Young Southwark Works was established in 2008 to help deliver projects and support for young people, mainly through the development of the Foot in the Door project, which is targeted at local 16-18 year olds, who are still in education and looking for work experience and/or part-time work.
Any young people, aged 16-18 who live in Southwark, can access support via the contacts on these pages or via our Southwark Works Facebook page.
Southwark Works
Young Southwark Works is part of the Southwark Works programme which has been helping adult residents (18+) to find training and work opportunities for the last 7 years. The programme targets and gives priority to people who are disadvantaged in the labour market. Southwark Works’ Employment Advisers also work with young people through partnerships with Connexions, Southwark College, local schools and other training providers. We offer help through running CV workshops, finding work experience, job or apprenticeship opportunities and offering insights into, and connecting young people to the world of work.
Find out more about Foot in the Door ›
"I enjoyed the experience, meeting new people and getting the feel of a working environment."
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Featured employer
“We’ve got a good relationship with the Foot in the Door team at Southwark. They send us enthusiastic and committed young people. It’s a great way for them to get their first taste of working in retail and something for their CV.”
Susan Philips Store Manager, Marks and Spencer, Southwark Street, SE1
Featured young person
“I didn't have a lot of options open to me regarding earning money before I came to Southwark Works. They told me it may take a while before I got a job, but I had no other incentive higher than getting a job so I was patient and after a few weeks on the waiting list and customer service training, with their help, I got a three week paid work placement at Marks and Spencer's.”
Michael, Work placement,
Marks and Spencer
Employers and other partners:
See all the employers and other partners we are already working with. Click here to show our full range of organisations.