Harborough
Work & Skills
Free weekly sessions to support local people who are experiencing or at risk of mental health difficulties to build skills and confidence.
Are you looking for work, volunteering or training? Feeling under pressure or worried about money?
This new group is here to help.
Weekly group-based sessions for people aged 18+ in the Harborough District who:
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Are looking for employment, learning or volunteering
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Are under GP care for low to moderate mental health needs, or at risk of poor mental health ​​
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You’ll get practical support with:
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Job search, CVs and interviews
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Budgeting and managing money
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Building confidence and planning for the future ​​
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Sessions alternate each week between:
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Work Club – Employment advice, job applications, interview support
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Skills Training – Budgeting, debt advice, wellbeing, and confidence-building
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We’ll also stay in touch with those who move into work, offering advice and in-work support to help you settle in and succeed.

Build confidence

CVs, cover
letters &
applications

Learn new skills

Interview preparation & practice

Find employment

Help to find
& start
volunteering
Session Information
Sessions will be held on a weekly basis.
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Starts: July 2025
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Time: Wednesdays (exact time TBC)
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Venue TBC
Who it's for
​You can join if you:
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Are 18 or over
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Live in the Harborough District
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Are experiencing or at risk of mental health difficulties
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May be facing stressful life situations such as debt or unemployment
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What you'll gain
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Increased confidence and wellbeing
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Practical job search and interview skills
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Better financial awareness and resilience
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Help to find and stay in work
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A supportive, friendly group environment ​
How to join
You can self-refer, or be referred by a GP, Jobcentre adviser, social prescriber, or other professional.
Please note these sessions are only available to residents within the Harborough District of Leicestershire.
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If you are not a resident within these borders, please still get in touch and we will try and signpost you to alternative support.