Skills and Recruitment
Detached Youth Work Groundwork Northamptonshire

CONTACT DETAILS
01536 526453
Detached Youth Work Groundwork Northamptonshire
- Informal educational sessions and projects to meet the needs of young people
- Local Anti-Social Behaviour meetings and sessions covering wide areas of issues
- 1:1 Mentoring for those young people in need of intensive support.
- Sports and arts sessions to divert the young people from ASB into positive activities.
Eligibility
For ages 10 -19
Hours and Duration
Detached Youth work every Friday evening
Referral Process
Phone 01536 526453
Enable

CONTACT DETAILS
07752787556 (Paul Millen)
Enable Growth and Inclusion North Northants (GAINN)
- A project for 17 – 24s suffering from social isolation and/or common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression
- Socially inclusive group activities
- One to one mentoring
- Peer mentoring
- Employment support
- A listening ear
- Great fun
Eligibility
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Participants must be 17 – 24 and self-identify as having a common mental health problem, or suffer with social isolation. We take a broad definition of isolation to mean more than just lack of contact with others. We understand that some people can feel isolated even when they have daily contact with other people.
Hours and Duration
Office Hours 9am – 5pm.
However, we can be flexible with meeting times and sessions.
Referral Process
Contact Paul Millen on 07752787556 and we can arrange to meet you at the next possible time.
Enterprise Kettering

CONTACT DETAILS
01536 535 912
Enterprise Kettering
Enterprise Kettering is a signposting portal operating via website and twitter (twitter @entkettering) providing up to date and relevant access to the wide range of employability services and business support available both in Kettering and North Northamptonshire.
The ‘one stop shop’ aim is Enabling local people and businesses to grow and progress
Eligibility
All
Hours and Duration
24/7 access to website
Referral Process
Via website or email
eVolve your future

CONTACT DETAILS
01933 358 250
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
eVolve your future
eVolve your future operates welfare to work and skills development to support all customers
- Provide Careers Advice and Guidance and Training
- Pre-employment support
- Functional skills Maths, English and IT
- Delivering work-based learning to include Apprenticeships
- Able to provide group, 1-1, on line and blended learning courses to meet individual needs.
Eligibility
16 plus
Hours and Duration
9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Referral Process
By telephone
Get Online @ Home

CONTACT DETAILS
03719 100 1000
Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm
Get Online @ Home
- Offers low cost refurbished desktop and laptop computers via a Microsoft partner
- High quality, refurbished devices generally used before in business situations.
- Refurbished for a fresh start – Any data will be removed with a new set of the core Microsoft software installed and all the hardware will be cleaned and polished for the new owner.
Eligibility
You must be a registered UK charity or receive at least one of the following benefits to qualify for the cheaper price.
- Housing Benefit, Income Support or Jobseeker’s allowance
- Pension credit
- Disability Living Allowance
- Attendance Allowance / Constant Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Incapacity Benefit / Employment and Support Allowance
- Disability element of Working Tax Credit
Hours and Duration
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Delivery time: 7-10 Workings days of receiving order and payment
Referral Process
- Customers can call 03719 100 100 quoting reference CR/KFP when placing an order
- Visit the Website: getonlineathome.org adding Reference: CR/KFP when placing an order
Further Information
Warranty: Product are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 6 months, from the original date of purchase or we replace defective products immediately.
The warranty does not include;
- Incorrect reinstallation of the system.
- Any virus or corruption of the system through external or Internet usage.
- Addition of conflicting software after purchase.
- Accidental damage due to equipment being misused or handled/stored incorrectly.
- Laptop Batteries (3 month cover only – 1 hour battery life).
- Laptop Keyboards (3 month cover only).
KCU

CONTACT DETAILS
01536 481989
KCU Free Training and Education Courses
- Free training and education courses for people looking to get back into employment or to generally improve their quality of life.
- Courses range from accredited IT, Child Care, Adult Social Care to Dance and Art.
- The people we support range from long term unemployed, people with special needs, people in social isolation, new communities and anyone who would benefit from our services.
- The courses are run from our Learning Centre at 51 Gold street Kettering (behind the Fuller Church)
Eligibility
Education courses are free to those on benefits. All other KCU services are available to anyone who needs them
Hours and Duration
- Main Office in Gold St 00a.m. to 5.00p.m.
- Charity Shops 9.00a.m. to 4.00p.m.
- Food bank Services (as per our Partners opening times)
Referral Process
By phone or email kcentu@btconnect.com
Kettering Jesus Centre

CONTACT DETAILS
01536 526175
Kettering Jesus Centre
The homeless and disadvantaged find a particular welcome at Jesus Centres. We offer a hand of friendship and a listening ear as well as functioning as a gateway to other services and local agencies regardless of faith, or none at all.
The Link provides:
- Free showers
- Free tea, coffee and snacks
- Laundry and clothing
- Recreation and general support
The Lounge provides a place to meet friends and relax:
- Legal and benefits signposting, Speaking English course
- Craft and Crochet, Mums and Tots Groups
- Free computer use and Wifi
Eligibility
The Link – age16 and over, free from the effects of alcohol/drugs.
The Lounge – limited to those free from the effects of alcohol/drugs
Hours and Duration
Tuesday and Friday 10.30am-12.30pm
Referral Process
Drop in or telephone for advice
Kettering Training Services

CONTACT DETAILS
01536 535900
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Kettering Training Services
- Training provider in Northamptonshire delivering a Study Programme and Apprenticeships
- High quality training, support and guidance to support the development of local businesses and young people in the community
- Through Apprenticeships and the Study Programme we enable local learners to gain vocational skills, employability skills and technical skills in a number of different industry recognised qualifications
Eligibility
- Apprenticeships are for anyone 16 years of age or older, not in full-time education or have gained a degree and be eligible to live and work in the UK
- The Study Programme is an alternative to sixth form and college for anyone aged 16 -18
Hours and Duration
Office Hours Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Study Programme Hours Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 3.00pm
Referral Process
Please call a member of the team.
Neighbourhood Learning

CONTACT DETAILS
0300 126 1000
Neighbourhood Learning – ‘Learning for Work’
NCC Adult Learning Service provide:
- Wide range of Free courses to build confidence and skills towards employability and volunteering.
- We support our learners to go on to further education (college) and gain a qualification.
Example of Courses we can offer:
- IT for the Terrified, IT for Job Seekers
- English & Maths – 5 week Brush up on Your Maths or English
- Career Planning, Job search, help with CV and interviews
- Food Safety Level 2, Food & Cookery, Healthy Cooking on a Budget
- Increase self confidence
For more courses please search our website.
Eligibility
19+
Hours and Duration
Our courses are usually 2 hours a week for 1 -10 weeks held locally
Referral Process
Please telephone
Northamptonshire Get Involved Hub

CONTACT DETAILS
0300 126 1000
Monday – Friday, 8am-6pm
Northamptonshire Get Involved Hub (LibraryPlus)
A new online portal promoting volunteer opportunities available within LibraryPlus, Northamptonshire County Council and other volunteer-based organisations around the county. All NCC volunteers qualify for 10 hours of free adult learning.
Eligibility
- Prospective volunteers – Anyone from the age of 14 (some roles are age specific), subject to relevant checks
- Any Northamptonshire-based organisation can promote volunteering opportunities, subject to suitable insurance and policies being in place.
Hours and Duration
Online access at all times
Referral Process
Online application/expression of interest or call into your local library to discuss.
Northamptonshire Libraries

CONTACT DETAILS
0300 126 1000 option 5 then option 1
Northamptonshire Libraries
- Universal Children’s centre activities for under 5s, older children and adults
- Free wifi, Free internet and computer use on Fridays with access to our E-library which includes .gov.uk, JCP, all Council sites (and many more).
- Bus pass applications, blue badge applications, Library To You services for housebound people and volunteering opportunities
- Member of the Keep Safe scheme
- Work and Wellbeing Zone (Kettering only) – assistance with skills and job seeking (with Adult Learning) http://www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/children-families-education/adult-learning/Pages/contact-adult-learning.aspx
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Hours and Duration
Kettering: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm Saturday 9am to 5pm
Check the List of Libraries on the website for other libraries www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/libraries
Referral Process
None
Papworth Trust

CONTACT DETAILS
0300 333 6535
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Papworth Trust
Delivering The Work Programme
- The Work Programme helps you prepare for, find and stay in work.
- If already working part-time, it could help you to increase your hours.
- Tailor an individual programme plus information on funding
- Job shadowing, emotional support and mentoring
- Depending on your benefits you may have to take part in which case you’ll be notified.
- To Volunteer you must be getting ESA (support group), Incapacity Benefit or Income Support, Pension Credit.
Eligibility
Referral made directly from Job Centre Plus
Hours and Duration
Office: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm. The Work Programme is a two-year programme.
Referral Process
Directly through Job Centre Plus.
Prospects Northamptonshire

CONTACT DETAILS
0800 7313219
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
www.prospectsnow.me
PROSPECTS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Targeted support service for young people who are NEET (not in education, employment or training). Independent careers advice and guidance, help with career choices, job search, interviews and CVs.
Drop-ins at 11 community venues across the county – see website for location, days and times
Eligibility
- Anyone who is NEET and within 2 years of the end of Yr11
- Extended eligibility to age 25 for those NEET and
- Have a Education Health Care Plan
- Or are Looked After Children (LAC) / In Care
Hours and Duration
Office hours Mon – Fri 9-5pm.
Referral Process
Self referral or Parent/Professional referral by contacting the office or attending a drop-in
Tresham College

CONTACT DETAILS
01536 413123 for course information
Monday – Thursday, 8am-7.30pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm
Visit www.tresham.ac.uk
Tresham College
Provider of further higher education colleges offering courses at all levels from entry level to higher education. We have full time, part time, distance learning courses to suit all.
- Kettering Campus – Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6ER
- Corby Campus – Oakley Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1NE
- Wellingborough Campus – Church Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4PA
Eligibility
Open to all over 16 years of age
Hours and Duration
Hours vary from 8.30am-9pm
Referral Process
Telephone or email