Get support in Rochdale

Work and skills

Get Rochdale Working is a single access point for Rochdale residents aged 16+ to get support with work or training. They have a helpline where you can discuss your current situation and all of the options available to you. You can phone them on 01706 926657 or email jobsandskills@rochdale.gov.uk

Some of the things they can help with:

 

  • Support to find and access relevant training courses
  • 1:1 support to find work
  • Finding alternative employment
  • Support to become self employed
  • Help with a CV, application forms and interview techniques
  • Access mental health or physical health support if you are off sick from work & much more
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Employment Links Partnership (ELP)

Employment Links Centre, 99-101 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1PZ

Tel: 01706 646471

Email:ELP@rochdale.gov.uk

ELP is part of the Economic Affairs Unit of Rochdale Council. We help borough residents in a variety of ways.

We offer free Employment Related Services (ERS):

  • Support to find courses and gain vital qualifications
  • Helping hand with job hunting

Eligibility for advice:

  • Hold a valid National Insurance Number
  • Rochdale Borough Resident, aged 16 or over

There are a number of online courses that are free to anybody who is unemployed and offer accredited qualifications in many subjects. Courses typically run on tablets or laptops and learners can study in their own time. There are a range of courses in the following categories:

  • Business Administration
  • Care
  • Construction
  • Counselling
  • Customer Service
  • Facilities
  • Hospitality
  • Support Work
  • Retail
  • Warehousing

Join a library

In Rochdale libraries you can access a range of services for FREE, including:

  • eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines
  • Online resources such as driving theory test practice
  • Computers 
  • Books on Prescription- a way to help you understand and manage your health using helpful reading.

Find out more about libraries in Rochdale here.

 

Support groups

There are many organisations in Rochdale where you can get help.

Visit our Support in Rochdale page to find out more about:

Activities in your local area

Another way to develop your English skills is to visit places in your local community, such as parks, gardens, museums and galleries.

You can find information about interesting places to visit in and around Rochdale here.

You can also join sports and leisure activities in Rochdale. 

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