To get the full use of the 'Employment pathways' document, you must download it and save it to your computer. If you view it from within a browser window some of the functionality may be lost.

You may want someone to support you to work through the document, such as a support worker or carer, if required.

The 'Employment pathways' document provides information for the following areas:

• Paid work (from casual to full-time work and how these affect benefits and tax credits);
• Self-employment (from self-employment issues to setting up your own business);
• Finding work (help with CVs, application forms and interview skills and where to search for a job);
• Currently employed (dealing with issues in the workplace from illness to discrimination);
• Voluntary work (skills for voluntary work and what is available); and
• Vocational training and work experience (improving your skills and what is available, including apprenticeships).

The document also contains information and links to district councils; colleges and adult education centres; universities; specialist employment support services; financial support in employment and education; other support information; and a glossary of relevant terms.

Useful downloads Employment pathways [358kb] [word] This document acts as a guide for people seeking employment or training, taking you through the options available for your circumstances. Last updated - 19 November 2012.   Related Pages Disabled people - employment and training schemes Weblinks Please note: All external websites open in a new browser window and NYCC is not responsible for the content of external websites. GOV.UK - finding a job Links to information about finding a job on GOV.UK, including applying for the access to work grant; help with moving from benefits to work; applying for a job grant when you stop benefits and start work; and looking for work if you're disabled. NHS Choices - work and disability If you're disabled, you may be worried that your disability will limit your job prospects, or that you won't be able to find work at all. This page provides details of the guidance, support and training available to help disabled people into employment. Contacts Harrogate supported employment service Tel: 0845 300 7451 or 01609 536720 Full details for Harrogate supported employment service Malton supported employment service Tel: 01609 534217 or 01609 534230 Full details for Malton supported employment service Northallerton supported employment service Tel: 01609 535335 Fax: 01609 772610 Full details for Northallerton supported employment service Scarborough supported employment service Tel: 01609 534217 or 01609 534230 Full details for Scarborough supported employment service Selby supported employment service Tel: 01609 535950 Full details for Selby supported employment service Skipton supported employment service Tel: 01609 536750 Full details for Skipton supported employment service