Work Clubs in Preston
Whether you are taking your first steps to look for work or want to start a new venture, work clubs provide practical support and guidance to help you on your employment journey.
Work Clubs provide plenty of support and guidance including:
- Friendly and informal advice
- Writing or revamping your CV
- Searching for jobs online
- Filling in application forms
- Build your confidence
- Interview preparation
- Information on relevant courses and projects
Volunteering in a Work Club
Many of the Work Clubs are run by volunteers and actively welcome new volunteers.
Roles could include helping to set up the room, greeting people when they arrive, offering computer and ICT support, helping with job searches and much more!
If you are interested in volunteering at a Work Club please contact:
Current work clubs available
Monday work club
St Matthew’s Mission – TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Acregate Lane, Preston, PR1 5QQ
Time – 1pm – 3.30pm
Telephone – 01772 794312
Tuesday work club
Places for People – Mill Bank Wellbeing Centre, off Deepdale Road – TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO VISITORS
Edmund Street, Preston, PR1 1ED
Time – 1pm – 3.30pm (drop in or call to make an appointment for another time)
Telephone – 01772 666182
Tuesday work club
Pukar Disability Resource Centre
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
3-5 Oakham Court, Preston
PR1 3XP
Time – 1pm – 3.00pm
Telephone – 01772 822700
Wednesday’s work clubs
Armed Forces Group – open to all
Ashton Park Pavilion, Peddars Lane, Preston, PR2 1HL
Time – 9am – 12noon (appointment only)
Telephone – 01772 736749
Community Gateway Association
Sion Park Community Hub. 1A Longridge Road, Ribbleton PR2 6RE
Time – 10am – 1pm – TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Please ring Kirstie to book onto the work club, Freephone 0800 953 0212
Thursday’s work clubs
Kings Church CAP Job Club
Penwortham Community Centre, Kingsfold Drive, Preston, PR1 9EQ – VENUE TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Online Steps to Employment course & Job Coaching Services taking place – New course starts 3/09/2020
email: jobclub@kingschurchfm.org.uk
Time – 10am – 12.30pm
Telephone – 07542 736095
Intact
49 Whitby Avenue, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3YP –VENUE TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Services include…
One to one support with Job search.
How to write and adapt your CV or covering letter
Interview tips and practice – especially for telephone or video interviews
Contact 01772 760760 or email david.brown@intact-preston.org.uk to book your appointment. Or see information on Facebook www.facebook.com/intact.centre.3
Friday work club
PHX Training – VENUE TEMPORARILY CLOSED,
2nd Floor, Marshall House, Ringway, Preston PR1 2QD
Services include…
One to One support with all applications.
Interview techniques including phone and other methods.
Job searching support and updates on all current suitable vacancies.
Better off calculations
Maths and English Courses
Vocational courses including Retail, Business Admin, Customer Service and more…
Contact Ian Flannery 07388 379025 or alternatively 01772 250962. Email: preston@phxtraining.co.uk or ianflannery@phxtraining.co.uk or visit our website:www.phxtraining.co.uk
Friday work club
Sahara (Women only)
Bilingual Work Club
VENUE TEMPORARILY CLOSED
48 Fishwick Parade, Preston, PR1 4XQ
Services include… Sending clients regular job vacancies in the post.
Telephone appointments
One to one help with clients to create CVs
Delivering Talk English course remotely.
Contact 01772 702090
Friday work club
Soundskills –TEMPORARILY CLOSED
7 – 9 Langcliffe Road, Preston, PR2 6UE
Time – 1pm – 4pm
Telephone – 01772 705912
Sahara – Bilingual Work Club for men – drop in
VENUE TEMPORARILY CLOSED 48 Fishwick Parade, Preston, PR1 4XQ
Services include… Sending clients regular job vacancies in the post.
Telephone appointments
One to one help with clients to create CVs
Delivering Talk English course remotely.
Contact 01772 702090
Monday to Friday’s work clubs
Preston Muslim Forum
57-59, Meadow Street, Preston
PR1 1TS – TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Time – 10am – 4pm (drop in or by appointment)
Telephone – 01772 889431
Sound Skills
7 – 9 Langcliffe Road, Brookfield, Preston, PR2 6UE
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Time – 12noon – 4pm (drop-in)
Tel; 01772 705912
Preston Vocational Centre
St Paul’s Road, Preston, PR1 1PX
Time – 10am – 3pm (by appointment only)
Telephone – 01772 889000
Interested in setting up your own Work Club, please call 01772 903404.