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Latest vacancies in the Rochdale borough

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🎨 Clay & Glaze Pottery Painting Session 🏺

Join us for a fun pottery painting session where you can get creative and make your own unique masterpiece!

📅 Monday 17th August
🕛 12:00pm

🎟️ Speak to your Keyworker to book your place!

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Some jobs that are available this week.

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Where: Redbrook Mill, Rochdale

When: Tuesday 28th July - 11am

Whether you're searching for employment or simply want to brush up on your interview skills, our mock interviews provide a realistic experience to help you prepare for the real thing. Gain confidence, practise your responses and receive personalised support and feedback from your Keyworker.

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Prep for College

5th August 11:30-1pm Redbrook Mill

A session focused on preparing you for starting in September. It will cover getting to college, what the first few weeks might look like, what support services are available in college and any other questions or concerns you have.

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Some local vacancies that are currently available

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Get Job Ready - Various AQA Employability Skills sessions - Red Brook Mill

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Get Job Ready - Various AQA Employability Skills sessions - Red Brook Mill

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Lookin to enhance your CV and develop your employability skills? Our AQA session will help!

Sessions run every Tuesday - you can do them all or just the ones you like the look of :)

Get Job Ready: AQA in Employability session

Tues 21st July 12:30-2pm, Tuesday 18th August 12:30-2pm

Redbrook Mill, Rochdale

Get Job Ready: AQA in Workplace Behaviours session

Tues 4th Aug 11-12:30

Redbrook Mill, Rochdale

Get Job Ready: AQA in Customer Service session

Weds12th August 12:30-2pm

Redbrook Mill, Rochdale

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place!

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Careers Group Session Health and Social Care

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Careers Group Session Health and Social Care

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Careers Group Session 27th August 11:30-1pm

Redbrook Mill

This session focuses on careers in Health and Social care. It will explore different jobs within health and social care, as well as different pathways. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions and speak with a careers adviser about your future plans.

To book on the session, speak to your keyworker.

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There are quite a few vacancies at Aldi at the moment. The links to apply are in the table.

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Check out our Padlet for a wide range of careers resources and tools to help you get started. You’ll find careers websites to explore different options, helpful guides on writing a CV and searching for jobs, as well as tips on creating a strong personal statement. There’s plenty more to help you feel confident and prepared for whatever comes next—take a look and start building your future today!

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Activities Timetable July - September 2026

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Activities Timetable July - September 2026

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Check out our July - Sept timetable for a quick overview of what we offer. This is updated regularly. If there are activities you would like us to offer, speak to your Key Worker.

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Enjoy a walk in nature around Hollingworth lake.

Travel via bus together from Rochdale Interchange, or meet at Hollingworth lake.

Meet at Hollingworth lake: 11:45

Meet at Rochdale bus station 11:00

Arrive at the lake 11:45

Leave Hollingworth lake 14:20

Arrive back at Rochdale Interchange: 15:00

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A great fun opportunity to meet and socialise with other people.

This would enhance your social skills and give more confidence in meeting new people.

When: Wednesday 22nd July 3-6pm

Where: Tenpin Bowling, Sandbrook Leisure Park, Rochdale OL11 1RY

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Where: Redbrook Mill, Rochdale

When: Friday 26th June, 9:30am-4:00pm

Learn basic first aid (including paediatric first aid) and achieve a recognised qualification - a great addition to your CV!

Speak to your keyworker to book a place.

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Learn how to plan a journey on different types of transport. Plan a journey to Manchester where some of our wellbeing sessions are offered across the next couple of months.

Tuesday 14th July 11-12

Redbrook Mill, Rochdale

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See how many treasures you can find & explore the history of Alexandra park in this fun scavenger hunt! Prizes to be won.

Open to Oldham and Rochdale.

Rochdale: Meet at Rochdale tram station for 12pm and travel together. Return 15:30

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Wednesday 3rd June 13:00 - 15:00, Redbrook Mill, Rochdale

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Join this workshop to tackle any worries or anxieties that you may have around work or the future. Cover motivations, strengths & set personal goals.

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Maths, English and Employability Skills at RAFC

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Maths, English and Employability Skills at RAFC

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Improve your maths and English and gain employability skills at Rochdale Football Club.

Every Tuesday at RAFC, 10am-1pm

Starting 30th June for 6 weeks

To book your place speak to your Key Worker

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Are you starting Oldham College in September? Come with us for a visit to familiarise yourself with the campus and get to know where everything is before you start. You will also get to meet staff who can offer support within college.

When: 14th and 17th August

Where: Meet at Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to your keyworker to book a place

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Are you feeling nervous about starting college in September?

Being well prepared for starting something new can help relieve anxiety. Come along to our college preparation workshops to support you with this and maybe meet other young people who will be starting at the same time.

When: Various dates available in July and August

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to your keyworker to book a place

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Come along for a wander around Oldham town centre to hand out your CV. This can sometimes be a good way to make a good first impression with an employer.

When: Tues 21st July 2026

Where: Meet at Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to you keyworker if you want to come along

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Come along for support with your job search and receive guidance on how to complete the perfect job application!

When: Various dates available

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to your keyworker to book a place

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Are you hoping for an Apprenticeship but struggling to find the right opportunity? Securing an employer for an Apprenticeship can be difficult so let us help set you off on the right track.

When: 6th and 13th July 2026

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to your keyworker if you would like to book a place.

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Resilience is an important life skill to have. Come along to our fun session which teaches you how to overcome challenges and adversity.

When: Ongoing (check dates with your keyworker)

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to your keyworker to book a place

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29th / 30th CSCS Course

Where: Medtia Place (Oldham)

When: October

If you want to work in construction you will need a CSCS card! We offer funded courses - Young people must do a construction based careers talk and a one day L1 Health and Safety course before then sitting their test.

Young People wanting to do the course must have ID, a bank account, a CV and an Our Pass to ensure they are ready to secure employment asap. They should also do a Digital Skills AQA with their Key Worker to support with their job searching.

Please speak to your keyworker for further info.

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Meet the 12 cats at the Manchester cat cafe, plus a hot/cold drink.

Travel together from Rochdale - Manchester via train. (Meet at Rochdale train station for 11am, back in Rochdale for approximately 3.30pm)

Complete the travel training AQA prior to this trip to gain an AQA certficiate! (Taking place Tuesday 14th July 11-12pm)

Visit the cat cafe website - Cat Cafe

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Looking for a job but not having much success?

We are running an employability academy to help you prepare and build the necessary skills to give yourself the best chance at securing a job. Sessions will include:

Work readiness assessment

CV review

How to complete a high quality application form

Interview preparation and mock interviews

AQA qualifications in workplace behaviours, customer service and employability

Access to suitable interview clothes

When: Ongoing dates available

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please speak to your keyworker about a place.

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Practise mindfulness in nature by painting & crafting in your surroundings. Bring your own picnic

Travel Rochdale - Oldham via tram for Rochdale clients

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Join the careers adviser Kathy to find out more about careers in catering and hospitality and complete some online learning

Where: Redbrook Mill

When: Wednesday 10th June 12-1:30

Speak to your keyworker to book on this session

This short, interactive course is your introduction to Compass Group UK & Ireland (one of the largest employers in the UK).

There’s more to Compass than you might expect. While we’re known for catering, hospitality, and support services, there are also behind-the-scenes roles in areas like HR, Finance, Business, and Digital.

Whether you already have career ideas in mind or are still figuring things out, this course will help you explore what could be right for you.

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Classroom to Careers - Youth Employment UK

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Enrol on the Classroom to Careers online course, in partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland. Explore work in the food and support services industry.

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Careers Spotlight Session - Construction

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Careers Spotlight Session - Construction

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Find out more about careers in construction from a careers adviser. Speak to your keyworker to book onto this session.

Thursday 9th July 1-2pm

Redbrook Mill

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Follow the Manchester street art trail & visit the art gallery in Manchester. Take photos along the way and stop for food.

From Rochdale travel via train - Meet at 11am at Rochdale train station. Back in Rochdale around 4pm.

From Oldham travel via tram - Meet at 11am at Oldham Medtia. Back in Oldham 4pm.

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Math’s and English functional skills, personal development/employability. Great preparation for starting college in September 2026.

When: Tuesdays & Wednesdays starting Tuesday January 6th

Where: Postive Steps

Interested? Speak to your key worker who can refer you. Interviews will be held in December.

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Are you interested in becoming a Tattoo Artist?

In partnership with Manchester Tattoo Academy, we are running a taster session at their studio in the Northern Quarter. Session will include:

learn the history of tattoo artistry

infection control and health and safety

demonstration of machinery and the application and development of a tattoo

have a try at doing your own tattoo on false skin

This is a unique opportunity not to be missed!

When: Monday 23rd March 10.30am - 12.00pm

Where: Manchester Tattoo Academy - meeting point will be arranged to travel on the Metrolink together into Manchester

Speak to your keyworker to book a place - only 10 places available!

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The 0161 Project focuses on building resilience and improving motivation through positive engagement activities. Boxing and MMA is built into this programme.

What: 1 x 2.5 hour session per week for 12 weeks

When: TBC

Where: 0161 Project, Royton

Speak to your Keyworker if interested in this course.

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Learn how to play different instruments such as; Keyboard, electric guitar, acoustic guitar and drums, with tutor Matt from Rochdale Music service.

Next sessions are taking place:

·  Thursday 7th May 9:30 - 11:00

·  Tuesday 26th May 9:30 – 11:30 – music practice session (no tutor)

·  Thursday 4th June 9:30 - 11:00

·  Thursday 18th June 9:30 - 11:00

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Practise mindfulness in nature & take part in crafts in nature (painting, sketching, photography, jewellery making, scrapbooking). Visit the farm. Bring your own picnic

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Tuesday 14th April 14:00 - 16:30 Rochdale Red Brook Mill

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Take part in a variety of games such as Giant Jenga, mini basketball, catch the apples, board games and more.

Compete for prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

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Brickwork Taster Session (Construction Skills)

Try your hand at bricklaying and get hands-on experience in a real construction-style activity. Learn basic brickwork techniques, use practical tools safely, and gain an insight into careers in construction and trades. Perfect for anyone interested in practical work, apprenticeships or building-industry pathways.

Where: Redbrook Mill (Rochdale)

When: 14th January 10am-12pm

Where: Medtia (Oldham)

When: Wednesday 21st Jan 10-12 or 12:30-2:30

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.

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Looking for work experience to boost your CV and gain valuable skills? Speak to your Keyworker about taking part in this fantastic opportunity!

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Have a go at playing the drums, keyboard, guitar & bass guitar during our practise sessions, taking place

Tuesday 7th April 10.30-12pm

Tuesday 14th April 10.30 - 12pm

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Skills 4 All Alternative Provision - Digital Skills and Technology

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Skills 4 All Alternative Provision - Digital Skills and Technology

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Skills 4 All are a STEAM-led AP. They support YPs who are under-served, neurodiverse, or have SEMH, Autism, ADHD across GM.

Age 9-25, develop curiosity, creativity and confidence through personalised digital curriculums. Skills shared and developed inc filmmaking, animation, graphic design, coding + robotics, music, arts and more using industry level equipment.

Based in Castleton, Rochdale. Open to ER and EO clients.

Next programme starts Friday 13th March for 6 weeks.

Sessions - 2.5 hours per week. 10am - 12.30pm.

Limited spaces available.

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Develop creativity and confidence through digital skills

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Take a trip out to the creative market town of Hebden Bridge. Enjoy the independent shops, cafe's, art gallery, and dramatic nature scenery. Travel together via train, just a 15 minute journey from Rochdale train station.

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Are you interested in becoming a Tattoo Artist?

In partnership with Manchester Tattoo Academy, we are running a taster session at their studio in the Northern Quarter. Session will include:

learn the history of tattoo artistry

infection control and health and safety

demonstration of machinery and the application and development of a tattoo

have a try at doing your own tattoo on false skin

This is a unique opportunity not to be missed!

When: Monday 23rd March 10.30am - 12.00pm

Where: Manchester Tattoo Academy - meeting point will be arranged to travel on the Metrolink together into Manchester

Speak to your keyworker to book a place - only 10 places available!

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Maths & English tuition with Kip McGrath

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Maths & English tuition with Kip McGrath

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A chance to improve your English and Maths skills for up to 12 weeks. Speak to your keyworker to get more information.

When: Times to be confirmed

Where: Kip McGrath, Rochdale

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Enjoy a winter walk around Hollingworth lake! Visit the sensory garden, stop at the café and spot the animals. Option to build up travel confidence via bus from Rochdale interchange at 11.15am, return 3.30pm.

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Connect Oldham - ongoing places available

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Connect Oldham - ongoing places available

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Thursday 12th February 12-2pm. (Meet at Red Brook mill or Healey Dell.)

Take a nature walk through Healey Dell's nature reserve. Enjoy the peaceful waterfalls, woodlands and wildlife .

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Learn basic first aid (including paediatric first aid) and achieve a recognised qualification - a great addition to your CV!

When: Monday 19th March 9.30pm - 4.30pm

Where: Medtia Place

Speak to your keyworker to book a place.

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Intro: Exploring sound  & music  sharing

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Explore different sounds and instruments in this creative music session. Share and listen to music.

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CSCS Course

Where: Redbrook Mill (Rochdale)

When: Thursday 16th July and Friday 17th July

If you want to work in construction you will need a CSCS card! We offer funded courses - Young people must do a construction based careers talk and a one day L1 Health and Safety course before then sitting their test.

Young People wanting to do the course must have ID, a bank account, a CV and an Our Pass to ensure they are ready to secure employment asap. They should also do a Digital Skills AQA with their Key Worker to support with their job searching.

Please speak to your keyworker for further info.

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Positive Steps Oldham - external provision & opportunities Padlet

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Positive Steps Oldham - external provision & opportunities Padlet

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Animal Therapy with Noah's Art.

It has been proven that interaction with animals is a great way to improve mental health, well-being and motivation.

The staff at Noah's Art will be bringing a range of their therapy animals for you to interact with.

When: Thursday 12th March @ 3pm

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

Speak to your keyworker to book onto the session. Only 12 places available!!

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Animal-Assisted Interventions and Training. Animal Assisted Therapy

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Wednesday 18th March 12:00 - 16:30

Gain new experiences and skills while undertaking supervised farm work.

Activities:

Meet the free range poultry flock, feed the birds, learn about egg production, collect the eggs and learn about bird welfare.

Watch the egg grading equipment sort the eggs into different weight categories ready for sale. Learn about how eggs are hatched into chicks and the life cycle of the hen.

Visit the meat goat herd. Learn about goats and goat care. Feed the goats a snack.

Go out into the fields on the farm to learn about the importance of biodiversity on farmland.

Visit the moorland adjacent to the farm and take part in our carbon quiz to learn about the importance of peatland and bog habitats.

Take apart a beehive (with no bees in!) and learn about how our Bees make their honey. Learn about the role of pollinators in the wild and their role in human food production.

Learn basic livestock care skills such as grooming, mucking out, cleaning livestock equipment.

Identification training of different insects, plants and trees and learning the basic tasks required to care for them.

Take part in landscape management tasks such as dry stone wall, hedges and livestock fencing maintenance.

(Please note: There is not time to cover all of these activities, but we endeavour to fit in as much as possible.)

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Wednesday 10th December 1-3pm Red Brook Mill

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Make your own DIY self-care box and self-care plan in this workshop, based in our relaxing sensory wellbeing room. Gain an AQA in self-care from this workshop!

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Find out more about apprenticeships including training providers, levels, local providers, how and where to apply. You can come to the session just to find out more for the future or because you are actively applying for apprenticeships.

Where: Redbrook Mill (Rochdale)

When: Wednesday 11th Feb 2-3:30pm

Speak to your keyworker to book you onto this session

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Try a new skill, making jewellery. These will be bead bracelets, necklaces or earrings.

Where: Redbrook Mill - Rochdale

When: Wednesday 21st Jan 2-3:30pm

Speak to your keyworker to book on this session

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Cracking good food - Friday 28th November 

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Unlock your culinary potential and boost your employability with our hands-on cooking sessions!

Join us for an interactive experience where you'll learn essential cooking skills while gaining valuable teamwork and communication abilities.

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Drug Awareness - The Impact of Drugs on Mental health and the brain

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Drug Awareness - The Impact of Drugs on Mental health and the brain

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Join us for this informative session on understanding how drugs can impact our mental health and the brain.

Speak to your key worker if you are interested!

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Join us at Putt Stars in Rochdale for a social event. There will be golf, food and arcades - all paid for by Engaging Rochdale. Come along and meet other young people on the program and have some fun.

Where: Putt Stars (Rochdale)

When: Thursday 26th Feb 1-3pm

Speak to your keyworker to book onto this session

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Adventures Away from Home 25/26 to deliver a series of one-day outdoor media sessions.

One-day sessions to be delivered between now and 31 March 2026

For young people aged 11–18 (and up to 25 for those with SEND or additional needs)

Sessions include:

Photography and filmmaking workshops

Drone flying and media capture

Outdoor adventures shaped by young people’s interests

Free food and refreshments

Speak to your key worker for more information

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2nd December

Redbrook Mill

Girls only sewing session - Making Owl Decorations

12:30-2:30.

Join a fun and creative activity, learn some basic sewing skills and create an owl decoration to keep.

If any boys are interested in this activity, please speak to your keyworker and another session can be added.

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Red Brook Mill: Wednesday 14th January 1-3pm & Tuesday 20th January 1-3pm. 

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New beginnings: Vision board & goal setting workshop

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New beginnings: Vision board & goal setting workshop

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Dedicate this time and space to make your own vision board to take home. Consider your own personal goals, and be inspired by the resources available.

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What: Climbing session

When: TBC

Where: Summit Up, Oldham

Join us for a fun session on the climbing walls. Climbing can help develop skills that will help in day to day life. For example, building your confidence, improve resilience and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.

To book a place please speak to your Keyworker.

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Cracking Good Food - Friday 28th November 

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Cracking Good Food - Friday 28th November 

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Unlock your culinary potential and boost your employability with our hands-on cooking sessions!

Join us for an interactive experience where you'll learn essential cooking skills while gaining valuable teamwork and communication abilities.

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Single day visits including packed lunch (minimum 4 hours contact time)

1 night residential including 4 meals (minimum 8 hours contact time)

2 night residential including 6 meals (minimum 12 hours contact time)

Contact your key worker for more info.

Runs until March 31st 2026

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Tuesday 21st October 1:30pm- 3:30pm, Oldham Medtia

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Creative Halloween crafts. Understanding the effects of sugar on our bodies.

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Connect Oldham - Bushcraft & Survival course

Get into nature on Groundwork's bushcraft & survival course. You will:

build your own shelter

learn techniques to start a fire and outdoor cooking

woodland crafts

plant identification

small tool skills

When: Every Tuesday for 4 weeks starting 25th November 2025 12pm - 3pm

Where: Mini bus pick up from Oldham (meeting point TBC)

Speak to your keyworker if you are interested.

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Rochdale Redbrook Mill Every Wednesday in November 1-3pm

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Take part in a variety of crafts in our Festive Crafts workshop. Use this time to make new creations, gifts for yourself, or others, or to help prepare items for our Festive fundraising stall!

Taking place every Wednesday in November!

Speak to your key worker if you are interested

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Inclusive Bytes offer many great services regarding digital technology (all free). They currently have a shop in Spindles

They offer volunteer roles to young people to help teach them how to recondition old laptops that are often gifted from corporate companies, and then put back into the community through a scheme they have with Oldham Council.

Speak to your key worker if you are interested.

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Take part in a variety of Halloween themed crafts, such as decorate your own coffin, bats, pumpkin and more. Spooky Halloween feast and music included.

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Come to this session and learn how to use the internet to plan a journey, including different websites and apps. There is an AQA qualification you can gain by attending this session. Plan your travel for doing other sessions through Engaging Rochdale or personal journeys.

Where: Redbrook Mill (Rochdale)

When: Wednesday 28th Jan 11-12:30

Speak to your keyworker to book onto this session

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Digital Skills: Virtual Reality Experience

Step into the world of Virtual Reality and explore how VR is used in education, training, and future careers. Try immersive technology, develop digital confidence, and experience interactive learning in a new and exciting way.

Where: Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL114EE

When: 19th November 1:30pm-3pm

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.

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 Christmas Celebration - 17th December, Rochdale 

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Christmas Celebration Social 🎄✨

End-of-year festive social including activities, food, music and celebration. A relaxed space to come together, reflect on achievements and enjoy the festive period with peers and staff.

Where: Redbrook Mill
When: 17th December 1:00pm – 5:00pm

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.

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Make your own Autumnal wreath to take home, using a variety of materials provided.

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AQA Drop-in: Personal health and wellbeing (5th Feb 2026)

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AQA Drop-in: Personal health and wellbeing (5th Feb 2026)

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Complete a personal health and wellbeing AQA with our Oldham Wellbeing Practitioner Carmen. To book, please speak to your key worker.

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Tuesday 28th October 1:30pm- 3:30pm, Oldham Medtia

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Understanding the effects of change on our anxiety. Psychoeducation on anxiety and the two components. Activities can include pictogram with a twist, canvas ‘speed dating’ etc.

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CSCS Level 1 Health & Safety, 2 Day Course, 30th/31st October

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CSCS Level 1 Health & Safety, 2 Day Course, 30th/31st October

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A great opportunity for anyone interested in working on a construction site to gain a Level 1 Health & Safety qualification & CSCS card.

This course runs over 2 days, first day will be completing the L1 Health & Safety course, and second day will be a course refresh and CSCS test.

Young People wanting to do the course must have ID, a bank account, a CV and an Our Pass to ensure they are ready to secure employment asap. They should also do a Digital Skills AQA with their Key Worker to support with their job searching.

When: 30th Oct 9:30am-4pm

31st Oct 9:30am-4pm

Where: Positive Steps, Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL11 4EE

Speak to your Key Worker to be referred.

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Learn how to play different instruments such as; Keyboard, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, drums, with tutor Matt from Rochdale Music Service.

Upcoming sessions: September dates to be confirmed

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Speak to your key worker about being referred for one of the below groups:-

Monday 6 to 8pm: Barrier Breakers for YP with additional needs and/or disabilities

Monday 6 - 8pm: Man Project for young men aged 15 - 19

Wednesday 6 - 8.30pm Oldham Youth Council

Thursday 4 - 6pm That Thursday thing for care experienced YP aged 12 - 18yrs.

Thursday 6.30 to 8.30pm Girls Group aged 11 - 21

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Positive Steps Rochdale - external provision & opportunities Padlet

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Information about training, further education, apprenticeships, mental health and wellbeing & more.

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Oldham Youth Service Youth Centre Provisions

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Oldham Youth Service Youth Centre Provisions

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Ask your key worker about a youth club running in your area. It's completely free and an opportunity to meet other YP, talk to a youth worker and grab a snack and drink.

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Travel Experience Session,  Weds 1st Oct

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Travel Experience Session,  Weds 1st Oct

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Embark on a journey from Rochdale to Manchester with our Travel Experience Session! Join us to learn travel tips from experts and a chance to familiarise yourself with local transport as well as experience the sights of Manchester City centre! Lunch and travel costs included.

When: Weds 1st Oct, 11am

Meeting point: Outside Number One Riverside, Riverside Walk, Rochdale OL16 1TR

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Hair and Nails Taster Session, 30th Sept

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Hair and Nails Taster Session, 30th Sept

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Join us in our exclusive hair and nails taster session! In just 2 hours, experience the latest trends in hairstyling and nail art.

Hands-on demonstrations, and the chance to try out new styles to enhance your skills and leave feeling more confident within the hair and nails industry.

When: Tues 30th Sept, 3pm-5pm

Where: Positive Steps, Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL11 4EE

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Learn all about appropriate workplace behaviours to help you secure and maintain a job.

When: Ongoing (check dates with your key worker)

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

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Improve your chances at gaining employment by improving your digital skills.

When: Ongoing (check dates with your key worker)

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

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Learn all about budgeting your money and managing your personal finances

When: Ongoing (check dates with your key worker)

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

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Do you get anxious at the thought of travelling on public transport alone? Access our travel training for help to build confidence and gain better access to employment and social opportunities in the local area and beyond.

When: Ongoing (check dates with your key worker)

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

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Come along to our UKSPF games club to make new friends and show us your competitive side!

When: Ongoing (check dates with your key worker)

Where: Medtia Place, Oldham

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Using air-dry clay, create items such as bowls, candle holders, miniature figures, jewellery pendants and more!

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Get hands-on with our exciting 2hr taster bricklaying session!

Learn fundamentals of bricklaying from skilled instructors, practice your skills, and leave with a newfound confidence abilities.

A brilliant opportunity to open doors to the world of construction!

When: Weds 24th Sept, 2pm-4pm

Where: Positive Steps, Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL11 4EE

Speak to your Key Worker to book your place

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Tuesday 16th September 2-4pm Oldham Medtia

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Making scented hanging ornaments and textured plates – Explore your sense of smells, to understand how different scents trigger different responses in the human body, to create different textures that offer sensory comfort.

Tuesday

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Self-Care & Wellbeing (AQA) + Festive Crafts 🎨✨

Learn practical self-care strategies to support your mental and emotional wellbeing, while also taking part in festive crafts — including cards and decorations. Supportive, creative and relaxed session.

Where: Redbrook Mill

When: 10th December 1:00pm – 3:00pm

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.

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Wednesday 1st October 1-3pm. Red brook mill Rochdale

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Rochdale Sensory Relaxation and Crafts session

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Rochdale Sensory Relaxation and Crafts session

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Learn to relax through the five senses in an immersive sensory environment. Take part in crafts such as making your own essential oils, windchimes, fidget-toy making, and self-care box.

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Wednesday 3rd September Red brook mill Rochdale 

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Get creative in our arts and crafts session! Option to take part in a variety of crafts, such as painting, drawing, collaging, jewellery making and more.

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Tuesday 4th August 1pm - 3pm Red Brook Mill

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Join this workshop to gather some tips to help keep a healthy mind and body.

Mental Health & Wellbeing: Emotional awareness, confidence-building, and self-care techniques.

Cooking & Nutrition: Food education, making healthy food choices, and interactive tasting (optional).

Physical Activity: Staying active and how physical activity helps brain function & mental health.

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The Teenage Market, Rochdale - next one is July 29th (open to Oldham and Rochdale YPs)

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The Teenage Market, Rochdale - next one is July 29th (open to Oldham and Rochdale YPs)

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The Teenage Market is returning to Rochdale on June (date to be confirmed).  The market is free to attend indoors on the ground floor of Number One Riverside.

The event gives young traders and performers aged between 13 and 25 years old from across the borough a chance to showcase their creative products and talents for free. There will be lots to see and do for all ages, with performances throughout the day.

If you would like to take part - either by hosting a stall or performing a set - please apply via the website here https://theteenagemarket.co.uk/events/rochdale-teenage-market-2/

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Wellbeing Workshop: Drugs Awareness & The Brain Wellbeing Workshop (Rochdale)

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Wellbeing Workshop: Drugs Awareness & The Brain Wellbeing Workshop (Rochdale)

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Drugs Awareness & The Brain 🧠

Interactive session exploring how substances impact the brain, emotions, decision-making and wellbeing. A supportive space to build knowledge, resilience and confidence.

where: Redbrook Mill, Bury Rd, Rochdale, OL11 4EE
When: 3rd December 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Speak with your key worker to book your place.

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Canvas and Textiles Workshop- 12th August

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Canvas and Textiles Workshop- 12th August

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Join our Wellbeing Practitioners, Carmen and Nicole, for a relaxing 2-hour workshop painting and sewing. Learn how to create cushions and showcase your creativity on canvas using acrylic paints.

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What: Art & Design session

When: Every Thursday 10am - 12pm

Where: Medtia Place

Come and be creative on our Art & Design course.

To book a place please speak to your keyworker.