Aspire to Work
Our Aspire to Work service is provided by our Employment & Skills team. We offer individual support to help you with your C.V, job searching and applying for jobs, interview skills and ongoing support, should you need it.
We provide advice and guidance around training opportunities. We can also help with travel costs, course fees and work clothes*
*subject to eligibility
Our Employment Support
Our Employment and Skills team can support you in accessing training and work experience, and to gain employment.
Our dedicated advisors tailor support to you, spending as little or as much time working with you as you need.
Our experienced team offers:
- Personalised career guidance
- CV and cover letter assistance
- Interview preparation
- Skills development
- Job searching
- Confidence building
- Work experience
- New skills and training
Request Employment Support
The support our advisors provide is tailored to you. We can help if you’ve recently lost your job, been unemployed for some time or have never worked.
Our support includes everything from CV writing and confidence building to searching for jobs online, accessing work experience, and acquiring new skills and training. We’re on hand for as little or as much help as you need.
We can also help if you are already in work but want a change in direction or feel you want to release your full potential.
Our local Employment & Skills Centres
You can get in touch with the team at EmploymentSkills@aspirehousing.co.uk or you can visit us at our drop-ins below, no appointment necessary.
The Workshop |
The Kidsgrove Hub |
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Address:Unit 4, Lancaster Buildings, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1PG |
Address:Victoria Hall, Liverpool Rd, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4EL |
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Aspire to Work
Free, friendly employment support from our dedicated team. We'll help you build confidence, gain new skills and find work — at your pace.
Who we can help
Recently lost your job and need help getting back on your feet
Been unemployed for a while and want support to start again
Never worked before and don't know where to begin
Already working but want a change of direction or to reach your full potential
What we offer
CV writing and updates
We'll help you create or refresh your CV so it stands out
Job searching
Support with finding and applying for the right opportunities
Interview preparation
Practice and tips to help you feel confident on the day
Confidence building
One-to-one support to help you believe in your abilities
Training and courses
Advice on training opportunities and help with course fees*
Practical support
Help with travel costs and work clothes to get you started*
*Subject to eligibility
Free, friendly support — we'll go at your pace. Our dedicated advisors tailor support to you, spending as little or as much time working with you as you need. No pressure, no judgement.
Our local Employment & Skills Centres
Visit us at one of our drop-ins below — no appointment necessary.
The Workshop
No appointment neededAddress
Aspire Housing, Kingsley, The Brampton,
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QW
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
The Kidsgrove Hub
No appointment neededAddress
Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire
Opening times
Please contact the team for current times
Get in touch
Have a question or ready to get started? Our Employment & Skills team are here to help.
✉ EmploymentSkills@Aspirehousing.co.ukFrequently asked questions
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Our service is primarily for Aspire Housing customers. If you're unsure whether you're eligible, get in touch and we'll be happy to advise.
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Yes. Our Aspire to Work service is completely free. We can also help with travel costs, course fees and work clothes, subject to eligibility.
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Just yourself! If you have an existing CV or any relevant documents, feel free to bring them along, but it's not essential. We can help you start from scratch.
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Absolutely. Creating a CV from scratch is one of the things we help with most. Our advisors will work with you to build one that highlights your strengths and experience.
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Yes. Whether you want a change of direction, a step up, or to explore new training opportunities, we can support you with that too.
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There's no time limit. Our advisors work with you for as little or as long as you need — it's entirely at your pace.