Looking for a job, a fresh start or a new direction? We are here to help you take the next steps. Whether you are just starting out, returning to work or aiming for a career change.
Contact us about the support you need and a member of our team will get back to you.
If you need help to look for work
Our friendly team supports anyone aged 16+ in Calderdale to:
- Discover your strengths and talk about your skills with confidence.
- Craft a CV and cover letter that gets noticed.
- Search and apply for jobs that match your goals.
- Perfect your interviews with expert preparation.
- Complete application forms with ease.
Need to build experience or boost your confidence? We can connect you with work trials and mentoring to help you grow and get job-ready.
Support that fits you
We understand that everyone's path is different. That is why our specialist advisors offer guidance on how to:
- start your own business;
- find flexible or part-time work;
- overcome barriers to employment;
- and career changes/promotions.
If you are not quite ready to dive into work, no problem! We will help you build confidence, develop your skills and prepare for the right opportunity when it comes.
More than just job support
We work with trusted partners to offer extra support, which includes:
- Budgeting and debt advice.
- Housing and childcare support.
- Mental health and counselling services.
- Access to training and upskilling opportunities.
Watch our case study with job seeker Dami. Hear how we helped her secure fulfilling, skilled work with BAM Nuttall.
Video transcript
Dami: I started my career as a civil engineer back in my own country Nigeria. Being a civil engineer, I love being part of infrastructural projects in the country. I decided to embark on a journey to the United Kingdom to come and study construction project management. But along the line I faced a lot of challenges. Challenges of like not having UK experience for construction.
Heidi: We have a massive skill shortage at the moment. Trying to reach out. So we can't use traditional or just rely on traditional uh recruitment methods. So to use people like the Employment Hub to reach out and go to these other candidates and increase our talent pool is really important to us.
Dami: I reached out to Calderdale Employment Hub and I was allocated the support officer which is Evangeline Whiteley.
Evie: I recognised the potential that you had you've spent a long time studying getting the qualifications that you've got.
Dami: She reached out to me that there is this company interested in my CV when she tended my CV for them and we started the interview process. She did some interview prep with me.
Evie: Once I'd seen your qualifications and the kind of experience that you had, I sent that CV on to my colleague who works with local businesses in Calderdale. He had a connection with BAM said, you know, why don't we send my CV off to BAM, see if they've got any opportunities. And they came back and said, yeah!
Heidi: We jumped at the opportunity. We want to interview her. The Employment Hub were identified in our local needs analysis as an organisation stakeholder that we wanted to work with to improve the local communities and then they've also come directly to us in the case of Dami with the CVs looking for experience from our sites. If it wasn't for that support was from the Employment Hub I don't think I would got a job because the support really helps me to know what is required. They assist in training, they assist with support and they are very, very good.
Meet the team
Our advisors are passionate about helping you succeed. They have walked different paths, faced challenges and now use their experience to support others. From festival workers to NHS cleaners, their stories show that every journey matters.
Joanne, Employment Hub manager
When I was young, I wanted to be
- A Police Officer! An aspiration brought about by too much time spent watching TV police dramas!
The best job I ever had was
- When I worked as a cleaner for the NHS when I was 18. It was a brilliant, formative experience. I met lots of different people and learnt how to use a buffer!
What gives me job satisfaction?
- When I solve problems and deliver a service that makes a positive impact.
Who is my role model?
- Maggi Hambling! Works hard, lives creatively and speaks her mind!
Brad, Business engagement officer
When I was young, I wanted to be
- I have always wanted to own my own bar!
The best job I ever had was
- When I worked for one of the largest conference venues in London as their Business Development Manager.
What gives me job satisfaction?
- Always making sure the client and the customer are happy.
Who is my role model?
- Elon Musk!
Evie, Client Advisor
When I was young, I wanted to be
- A vet. I have always loved animals, but then I realised I would have to study at university for over 7 years!
The best job I ever had was
- When I worked at Download festival in 2014. I loved every minute of it and got to see some great bands.
What gives me job satisfaction?
- I love to support people to move onto the next chapter in their lives.
Who is my role model?
- My sister-in-law! She has worked hard to become successful and has taught me that anything is possible.
Sarah, Client Advisor
When I was young, I wanted to be
- A pop singer!
The best job I ever had was
- Besides what I do now! It was when I worked for Workwise and helped clients with disabilities into work.
What gives me job satisfaction?
- When I make a difference to other people's lives.
Who is my role model?
- The Queen!
Michele, Client Advisor
When I was young, I wanted to be
- Either a hairdresser or a nurse!
The best job I ever had was
- A waitress in a hotel restaurant, as I worked as one throughout school and college. I loved it, as all my friends worked there too so it was good fun. It also kept me very slim, as I was ran around all the time!
What gives me job satisfaction?
- When I help people to become confident and achieve their goals.
Who is my role model?
- The Queen! She has been in her role for 70 long years and has been an inspiration to so many people. She has not always had it easy, but has always kept on going. She is always dressed perfect too, bless her!
Contact us
To find out more, please contact Grow Your Future:
- Email: growyourfuture@calderdale.gov.uk.
- Facebook: Grow Your Future Calderdale.