Help to find employment
Employment and Digital Skills Support
The Digital, Employment and Skills (DES) team provide a range of opportunities for residents:
- Sessions to help people build confidence, improve job skills, and develop basic digital skills
- Initial digital skills check, with guidance to further learning opportunities
- A tailored programme for men focused on digital skills, confidence, and employment support
- Learning designed specifically for people who speak English as a second language (ESOL)
Phone: 07350 416 962
Email: DES@bolton.gov.uk
Website: www.boltondes.org.uk
Connexions Careers Service
Impartial careers advice and guidance to young people aged 13–19 (up to 25 for those with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) or care experienced).
Host to Next Generation Bolton – A bespoke programme with wrap around support for young people aged 16-18yrs, Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) living in Bolton (up to 25 for those with an EHCP or care experienced).
Phone: 0800 0525559
Address: BASE, Marsden Road, BL1 2PF
Drop In - Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm, no appointment necessary
Social media: www.facebook.com/ConnexionsBolton
Bolton Council’s - Bolton Employment Hub
Provides free support to help local residents find, sustain and thrive in work.
We also support local businesses to find, recruit and develop their workforce.
Phone: 01204 338981
Email: getboltonworking@bolton.gov.uk
We’re recruiting at Bolton Council!
Please keep an eye on our social media and share with your friends and families about our upcoming community recruitment events! We have a range of roles and opportunities - available, and we’d love to meet you and tell you more!
Facebook: Bolton Council Careers
Instagram: BMBCareers
Building Bolton's Futures – Be One Homes (Borough wide offer for Bolton Residents)
Introduction to an 8-week voluntary placement alongside tailored one-to-one support, including CV development, interview preparation, confidence building, life skills training, job search support and access to practical assistance such as PPE, tools, replacement ID documents, working wardrobe provision and driving licence support. Accredited training opportunities include Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Level 1 Health & Safety and Construction Skills Certification Scheme.
Once successful on the training programme individuals will have access to guaranteed interviews for four-month paid placements in the construction and administration sectors, with roles paid at the Real Living Wage.
Phone: 01204 328000 (available from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday).
Email: niki.meikle@beonehomes.com
Community Navigator
Offer friendly, one-to-one support, with practical advice, encouragement, and guidance tailored to your needs.
Residents will be paired with a dedicated connector in their local area who works with them face to face, providing advice, encouragement and guidance tailored. Whether held back by health issues, caring responsibilities, low confidence or skills gaps, the focus is on meeting people where they are, building confidence, and helping them move forward in a realistic, supportive way.
Website: Next Steps Connectors - Let's Keep Bolton Moving
There is a form on the website residents can complete and someone will get in touch.
Construction Pathways to Employment – Skills Construction Centre
Programmes are designed to develop core skills, technical ability, and confidence for a wide range of learners, including those already in work or volunteering. We deliver:
- Upskilling and Essential Work Skills for the employed, self-employed, and volunteers
- Apprenticeships and On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) to gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Tailored programmes leading to employment, further study, or advanced qualifications
- Courses shaped and delivered in collaboration with construction employers, ensuring all learning is practical, relevant, and progression-focused
A holistic, person-centred approach, building clear pathways from engagement to employment and beyond.
Phone: 01772 686868
Email: admin@skillscc.com
Funding Futures
- Connect Her
Connect Her is a transformative 6-week programme designed to empower women by deepening their digital skills and self-awareness. Each participant receives their own Chromebook and is trained in essential digital competencies, mental resilience, and structured online learning.
- Mental Health & Resilience Training
Participants also take part in a CPD-accredited mental resilience course: The Personal Power and Pride Programme, which includes knowledge, skills, and attitudes training to support emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and confidence. They receive a Continuous Professional Development accredited qualification in Managing Mental Health & Building Resilience upon completion of the course.
Connect Her empowers women with long-term access to digital tools and a structured, supportive environment. It builds competence, confidence, and resilience through a combination of tech training and personal development.
Phone: 07354 698 655
Email: info@fundingfutures.co.uk
Travel
Annual Bee Bus Ticket
Spread the cost of annual travel with a credit union. The SoundPound Group has partnered with TfGM to bring a new, affordable way of paying for annual bus travel in Greater Manchester.
The new Annual Bee Bus Ticket is £800 for bus travel across the city region all year. This represents a saving of 23% or £240 compared to a seven or 28-day bus ticket over the course of a year and your credit union can help you pay.
Here’s what you need to know:
- You can apply to your local Greater Manchester credit union for the Annual Bee Bus Ticket Loan and spread the cost over the year
- From the 5th January 2025 the Annual Bee Bus Ticket can be activated for use
- Repay the credit union via weekly (£16) or monthly (£67) payments over the 12-month term
- Purchasing the ticket through a credit union is at no extra cost to you compared to paying upfront
- As a credit union member you can choose to save money whilst you repay (e.g. pay £70/month with £3 put into easily accessible savings)
- Explore all perks of credit union membership including five-star service, friendly guidance and a voice in how the credit union is run (to name a few).
Annual Bee Bus Ticket - Hoot Credit Union
Additional help
Recycle-IT!
Recycle-IT! supports Bolton families and children experiencing digital exclusion by providing affordable refurbished computers, laptops and other IT equipment and providing the digital access they need for education, employment and everyday life.
Bolton residents can contact Recycle-IT! directly or be referred by a local school, charity, community organisation or support service. We will discuss your needs and identify what suitable equipment or digital support is available.
Phone: 01204 356996
Email: info@recycle-it.org.uk
Website: https://recycle-it.org.uk