Jobcoach is a Directgov website that provides a five step plan that you can follow to help you get into work. It gives useful advice on the way to go about planning your job-hunting at this link.
It also provides tips on recognising the skills you may already have that can be used to open up new job opportunities at this link
There is also an online questionnaire that you can complete to help you understand the types of work that would be best suited to you, at this link
Search for jobs in your area on the JobcentrePlus search engine at this link
A downloadable booklet giving practical help and advice when applying for jobs is available at this link.
The step-by-step guide includes tips on planning your job hunt, applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, identifying the skills you already have and tells you what might be available if you want, or need, to retrain.