Part time work
Part time work whilst at school or College is a great way to start understanding the World of Work and gain valuable experience whilst earning some money.
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Useful Links
Programme goals
We have identified three key goals for each lifeguide.
Click on each goal for more information.
Get to know your surroundings
A great way to prepare for anything new, is to become familiar with it. This builds your confidence to develop the skill.
What can I do to prepare?
Top tips to help you succeed whatever the situation.
Make a C.V and hand it to local businesses with your name and key skills, deliver in person so they can meet you. A C.V example is in the toolkit.
Talk to friends and family about possible vaccancies
Do some work experience to get some evidence that you can work well.
Do some volunteer work or small jobs for friends and family to build skills
What to do in unexpected events
Handy Tips
Some handy reminders in sequence, to help your confidence flow.
Resources available to you
Spend some time getting to know these helpful websites before completing this skill.
Spend some time getting to know some useful information on some websites to develop your skill. We have selected some key pages that are useful for you, taking you straight to the information that matters.
Indeed - Isle of Wight
Link to part time jobs available on the island.
Isle of Wight Jobs
A local job agency, with particularly good support for clients with special needs, linking them to the right employer. The site has useful resources with a C.V maker and covering letter templates, job hunting tips, interview techniques and employee rights information.
Wightbay- Part time work
An island website advertising local part time jobs.
Communication
Key phrases to practice and say, talking to new people can be tricky but people really do want to help so get used to asking for key things. Having a lanyard or card that explains your hidden disability can also be useful to show people. Self advocacy is important and remember people with disabilities have a right to equal access to opportunities!
Vocabulary
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Confidence
Self assured, steady and calm, belief in yourself and your abilities without being arrogant.
Reliable
Someone people can trust and count on
Work Experience
any time spent in a real workplace to build practical skills, try out career ideas, and learn what a job is like day-to-day.
C.V
Curriculum vitae, a Latin phrase meaning "course of life". It is a written summary of your job history, education, and skills you have.
What to expect at your first job (USA)
Tips and advice when starting your first job. How to balance work with school / studying. How many hours a week to work. A managers perspective, what should young people expect from their first job.
Questionnaire
Looking for support on-the-go?
Download Our Toolkit
A range of useful printable templates to help you become organised and prepared for each lifeguide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have any questions just ask !
Is it worth getting a part time job if I get benefits?
Working part-time while receiving benefits can increase your total income, build valuable skills, and improve your long-term career prospects. Many benefits systems allow you to work a certain number of hours or earn up to a specific limit before your financial support is reduced.
💰 Financial Advantages
- Extra disposable income: Your total take-home pay usually increases because earnings supplement your benefit payments.
- Work incentives: Systems like Universal Credit use a "work allowance" or taper rate, ensuring you are financially better off working.
- Consistent cash flow: Regular wages provide a steady financial cushion between benefit payment cycles.
Still have questions?
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