Help finding a job, training or volunteering opportunity in Kirklees

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1 Help finding a job, training or volunteering opportunity in Kirklees Want to write a CV and practice doing interviews? Want to learn how to use a computer and get on the internet? Worried about juggling a job and childcare? Need help to find a job when you feel ready? If so, help is at hand. There are lots of sessions in different neighbourhoods in Kirklees where you can go to get help. The sessions are run by friendly staff, often from local voluntary groups. It s relaxed and informal, and there is no pressure to commit to coming every week. Anyone who wants help and advice on training, volunteering and jobs can come along. Whether you re looking for work right now or in the future, you can work at your own pace to reach your goals. Most of the sessions are open to anyone who needs help, but some are just for young people, or those with disabilities remember to check the details for the session you are going to. We ve set up a Facebook page - please like the page to keep up to date with the latest news about drop in sessions and other events, or to get in touch with us: 1

2 Where to find help in North Kirklees Step by Step Wilton - Batley Bleak House, 200 Ealand Road, Wilton, Batley WF17 8JL Every Wednesday 1pm - 3pm Step by Step Mount - Batley Batley Bulldogs Community Club, Mount Pleasant Stadium, Batley Mondays at pm Step by Step in Birstall Birstall Library and Information Centre, Market Street, Birstall, WF17 9EN Every Friday 10am 12 noon Step by Young Batley Young Batley Centre, Thomas Street, Batley Thursdays at pm Who is it for: under 21s Cyber Café at the Chatterbox Centre 7 Dudley Avenue, Howden Clough, Birstall, WF17 0JY. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00am pm Contact: Judith Batley Resource Centre Job Club Batley Resource Centre, 90 Commercial Street, Batley WF17 5DS Monday 10.00am-12.00pm, Tuesday pm and 1.00pm- 3.00pm, Thursday pm. Appointments available at other times - tel to arrange Who is it for: anybody with a learning disability. 2

3 Step by Step - Chickenley Chickenley Community Centre, Princess Road, Chickenley WF12 8QT Mondays am Step by Step - Dewsbury Moor School Croft Tenants & Residents Association, 8 School Avenue, Dewsbury Moor, WF13 4RU Tuesdays am Step by Step - Ravensthorpe The Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe WF13 3JR Tuesdays 11.30am -1.00pm Step by Step Thornhill and Overthorpe Thornhill Methodist Church, Off Chapel Lane ( behind the Co-op), Thornhill, Dewsbury WF12 ODF Wednesdays 9.30am-11.30am The Electronic Village Hall Dewsbury The Walsh Building, Town Hall Way, Dewsbury, WF12 8EE Contact: Melanie Booth Wednesdays 9.30am 12.30pm Lifeline - Dewsbury 3 Wellington Street, Dewsbury. WF13 1LY Contact: Mark Tomlinson Mondays 3pm - 4pm Who is it for: people who have drug or alcohol problems 3

4 Support to Recovery (S2R) Dewsbury Dewsbury Business Centre, Wellington Road, Dewsbury WF13 1HF Contact: Sian Smith Every Tuesday between 2.30pm-4pm Who is it for: anybody with a mental health condition Real Employment Dewsbury Connexions, Town Hall, Dewsbury Contact: Richard Watson Every Wednesday between 10am and 12 noon Who is it for: anybody with a learning disability Fusion Employment Work Club - Dewsbury Unit 4, Empire House, Dewsbury WF12 8DJ Contact: Vicky Brennan Drop in basis on a Tuesday between Who is it for: year olds icoco Cleckheaton Charlotte Court, Law Street, Cleckheaton BD19 3QR Contact: Allisonne Reilly Every Thursday between 2pm-4pm 4

5 Where to find help in and around Huddersfield Step by Step - Newsome Newsome Nosh Café (Newsome Village) Thursdays at pm Step by Step - Golcar Drop By Community Resource, Sycamore Avenue, Golcar Tuesdays at pm Bridging the Gap - Milnsbridge The Mill, Saville Street, Milnsbridge HD3 4PG (Within Image Maker) Mondays at pm Contact: Brenda or Lunch in the Park Greenhead Greenhead Park Community Room Tuesdays 10am 12 noon Contact: Brenda Aim High - Crosland Moor Crosland Moor Learning Centre 15 Park Rd West, Moorfield Shopping Centre, Crosland Moor HD4 5RX Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm Contact: Joanne Berry

6 Netherton Working For You Netherton Methodist Church Chapel Street, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7ES Thursdays 1pm - 3pm Contact: Brenda Employment support in Ashbrow Northfield Hall, Norfolk Avenue, Sheepridge HD2 1GS Tuesdays 1pm 3pm Contact: Brenda Steps2Work - Hillhouse Hillhouse Community Resource Centre, Hillhouse Lane, Hudds HD1 6EF Contact: Edwin or Sue Every Wednesday call to make an appointment Paddock Village Hall Huddersfield Church Street, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4TX Contact: Simon or Lorraine Fridays 10.30am 12.30pm Café Connect Huddersfield St James Community Centre, 1 St James Way, Rawthorpe HD5 9NG Contact: Derek Liddle Wednesdays 12.30pm 2.45 pm Training for Employment Work Club Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU Contact: Geoff Letby /John McGaughran Alternate Fridays between

7 Lifeline Huddersfield 12 Station Street, Huddersfield HD1 1LZ Contact: Amanda Placid Mondays 11am-12 noon Who is it for: people who have drug or alcohol problems. Huddersfield Library - The Transcription Service Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield HD1 2SU Contact: Helen or Denise or Who is it for: anyone with a visual impairment. Support to Recovery (S2R) Huddersfield 1st Floor, Revenue Chambers, St Peters Street, Huddersfield HD1 1DL Contact Janet Pollard Every Wednesday between 10.30am-12.30pm Who is it for: anybody with a mental health condition Real Employment Huddersfield 41 Market Street, Huddersfield HD1 2HL Contact Jayne Lodge /2 Monday, Tuesday & Friday between 10am - 12 noon and 1pm - 3pm Who is it for: anybody with a learning disability Produced by the Area & Neighbourhood Action Team at Kirklees Council area.neighbourhoodteam@kirklees.gov.uk Phone: Web: July