Employment and study support from the Chemists' Community Fund

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The Chemists’ Community Fund is here to make sure that, whether you’re studying in the chemical sciences, managing a change in career direction or looking ahead to retirement, you are ready for anything that comes your way</strong>.</p> <p>The Chemists’ Community Fund is a completely confidential service. To get in touch, <a href="/membership-and-community/chemists-community-fund/contact-us/#sendamessage">use our online form</a> or phone 0800 084 3451 (UK Freephone) or +44 1223 853549 (International).</p> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block hashtaglink"> <hr> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block hashtaglink" id="career-advice"> <h2>Ways we can help</h2> <h3>Employment and career advice</h3> <div class="rsc-ui"> <div class="row edge2edge-lg"> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <blockquote class="boxed pad-sm text-center-mobile-only"> <p><strong>→ Careers service: </strong>The RSC Career and Professional Development Advisors are available to all RSC members, whether or not they use the Chemists’ Community Fund. You can access a range of guidance and resources via the <a href="/careers/">careers web pages</a>.</p> <p><strong>→ Online career toolkit: </strong>we support a <a href="/careers/career-toolkit/">Career Toolkit</a> which offers a range of interactive tools, designed to help you plan every step of your career with confidence.</p> <p><strong>→ Retraining & Career Development grants: </strong>if you feel that your career would benefit from refreshing your knowledge, or from learning something that could lead to success in a new role, a retraining grant can cover any associated costs.</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <blockquote class="boxed pad-sm text-center-mobile-only"> <p><strong>→ Mentoring programme: </strong>the ongoing support of a mentor is worth it wherever you are in your career, and it can be especially beneficial if you are at a crossroads in your working life.</p> <p><strong>→ Managing redundancy:</strong> while being made redundant is part of professional life, that doesn’t mean it is easy. We can guide you to tailored help and advice, including <a href="/careers/career-consultations/">support from the RSC careers team</a> and <a href="https://www.rsc.org/events?searchtext=community&eventtype=8&rsc=1&pagetitle=194">webinars</a>.</p> <p> </p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a href="/membership-and-community/chemists-community-fund/contact-us/" class="btn">Speak to us about employment and career advice</a> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block hashtaglink"> <hr> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block hashtaglink" id="study"> <h3>Supporting work & study</h3> <div class="rsc-ui"> <div class="row edge2edge-lg"> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <blockquote class="boxed pad-sm text-center-mobile-only"> <p><strong>→ Specialist advice about autism:</strong>  our partner, the National Autistic Society, has lots of advice and information for handling different aspects of professional life, including interview tips and understanding unspoken workplace rules.</p> <p><strong>→ Funding for mobility aids: </strong>Funding for specialist technology or equipment: equipment that helps you work or study independently can be the difference between pursuing the career you want and having to rethink your plans. We can consider grants to fund, or contribute towards equipment and technology.</p> <p>Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B_87sO9PIk&list=PLLnAFJxOjzZt5bHh73BGbyNyzjbwT5qRp">→ Mobility and disability support</a></p> <p><strong>→ Business & employment rights:</strong> if you have any questions or concerns about your legal position as an employee, we can refer you to our legal advice partner, who provide telephone-based impartial legal advice.</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <blockquote class="boxed pad-sm text-center-mobile-only"> <p><strong>→ Accessibility grants: </strong>the opportunity to attend chemistry-related meetings, conferences and workshops should be open to everyone. The <a href="/prizes-funding/funding/accessibility-grants/">accessibility grant</a> provides support towards equipment that means you can attend, additional travel expenses or to allow someone to travel with you.</p> <p><strong>→ Carers’ grants:</strong> for those of you with caring responsibilities, we can offer <a href="/prizes-funding/funding/find-funding/grants-for-carers/">grants</a> to help you attend a scientific event, if attending means you will incur extra costs.</p> <p><strong>→ Bullying & harassment helpline: </strong>calling 0800 520 0115 will <a href="/news-events/articles/2019/dec/bullying-and-harassment-support-line/">connect you to impartial support</a> for anyone affected or concerned by bullying or harassing behaviour in the chemical sciences.</p> <p> </p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a href="/membership-and-community/chemists-community-fund/contact-us/" class="btn">Speak to us about supporting work & study</a> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block content-block--video hashtaglink"> <div class="content-block__bd"> </div> <div class="content-block__video"> <div class="fitvids"> <div class="fluid-width-video-wrapper" style="padding-top: 56.25%;"> <iframe src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/5B_87sO9PIk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" id="fitvid953138"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block hashtaglink"> <hr> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block hashtaglink" id="financial-help-grants"> <h3>Financial help</h3> <div class="rsc-ui"> <div class="row edge2edge-lg"> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <blockquote class="boxed pad-sm text-center-mobile-only"> <p><strong>→ Managing a budget:</strong> there are some excellent tools and guidance available to help you keep track of income and outgoings, including this <a href="https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/budgeting/budget-planner">budget tracker</a>.</p> <p><strong>→ <a href="/membership-and-community/chemists-community-fund/student-support/#graduate-support-grant">Graduate support grant</a>:</strong> it’s rare for someone to immediately find a job in their specialist field after graduating, and many people find themselves searching for longer than they hoped. The graduate support grant gives you the time you need to find a role or to relocate for a role you secure.</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="column two pad-sm"> <div class="pad-sm"> <blockquote class="boxed pad-sm text-center-mobile-only"> <p><strong>→ <a href="/membership-and-community/chemists-community-fund/student-support/#student-hardship-grant">Student support grants</a>:</strong> if you are studying chemistry, completing vocational training or working as an apprentice in the chemical sciences, you can ask us for help with unexpected costs.</p> <p><strong>→ Support while job hunting:</strong> we can help you work out which state benefits you can apply for and support you through the application process.</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a href="/membership-and-community/chemists-community-fund/contact-us/" class="btn">Speak to us about your options</a> </div> </div><div class="block a2maintextblock "> <div class="content-block hashtaglink"> <hr> </div> 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