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Who is Response For?
Response is ideal for you if you:
- Are aged 19 or over
- Live in Kent
- Are unemployed or in low-paid work
- Want to improve your skills or confidence
- Are ready to take the next step into work, volunteering or further learning
We work closely with local partners and community organisations to ensure our courses are accessible, relevant and tailored to meet your needs.
What Can You Learn?
Response offers a wide range of short, flexible courses across Kent, including:
Pathways to Employment
- Hospitality & Catering - Food safety, barista training, customer service, cocktail mixology
- Construction & Manual Work - CSCS card preparation, health & safety, manual handling
- Care & Health - First aid, safeguarding, health and social care
- Office & Digital Skills - Basic IT, social media, conflict management, starting your own business
- Education & Childcare - Working with children, healthy eating, supporting children's learning
Volunteering Skills
- Confidence building
- Communication and listening skills
- Customer service for volunteers
Wellbeing & Personal Development
- Mental health awareness
- Mindfulness and stress management
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Creative crafts and relaxation
Employment Essentials
We offer a range of online Employment Essentials courses which can help you if you are looking for a new job or if you want to progress in your career. These courses will support you with gaining skills to help you in your job or next interview.
- Staying Positive While Job Searching
- Personal Power and Confidence
- Uncover Your Genius - Transferable Skills
- Personal Profiles and Tailored CVs
- Hunt Those Hidden Job Markets - Find the Job for You
- Digital Skills and Psychometric Tests: How to Ace That Video Interview
- Skills in Action: Interview Practice
Positive Steps: Social Prescribing Support
If you're facing barriers to learning, our Positive Steps initiative can help. We offer tailored support for:
- Accessibility and transport
- Mental health and anxiety
- Financial challenges
- Health and wellbeing guidance
Referrals can be made by link workers, community connectors or health professionals.
Find out more about Positive Steps