Rossendale Works Staghills and Edgeside
Support helping residents build confidence, develop skills and take their next steps towards work, training and wellbeing.
Local support to help you take your next step
Rossendale Works is offering outreach support for people living in Staghills and Edgeside. Whether you’re thinking about getting into work, building your skills, looking at training or simply working out what you’d like to do next, friendly support is available.
The aim is to help you build confidence, improve your wellbeing and find opportunities that work for you.
Residents supported through Rossendale Works
New residents engaged between April and September 2026
Residents reported as securing employment
Individuals enrolled in education
Engagement figures cover April–September 2026. Other outcome figures reflect reported activity and may relate to different reporting periods.
What support is available?
Everyone’s circumstances are different, so support is tailored to what you need. This could include:
- Help with job searching, applications and taking steps towards employment.
- Information about training, education and developing new skills.
- One-to-one support to build confidence and work towards your goals.
- Connections to specialist services and other support in the local area.
- Opportunities to get involved in activities, meet people and improve wellbeing.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before getting in touch. If you’re interested in finding out what’s available, the team can help you explore your options.
Come along and get involved
There are opportunities to access employment support and take part in local activities at Marl Pits in Rawtenstall.
Pride in Place Employment Support
Looking for work, considering training or unsure what your next step might be? Get in touch to find out more about the support available.
Where:
Marl Pits, Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 7SN
Time:
11am–12:30pm
Contact Jake:
07728 275011
Football Works – 5-a-side
A chance to get active, meet other people and enjoy football in a welcoming setting.
Where:
Marl Pits, Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 7SN
Time:
1pm–2pm
Contact Oliver:
07562 630299
Or contact Jake:
07728 275011
Please contact the team to check session days and availability before attending.
Making a difference locally
Rossendale Works is helping connect residents with opportunities and support that can make a difference to everyday life. Reported activity includes referrals to specialist services, support with basic skills, access to education and improvements in health and wellbeing.
Support that starts with you
Whether your goal is finding a job, learning something new, improving your confidence or getting involved in your community, the team can help you work out a way forward.
You can start with a simple conversation about what matters to you and the support that might be available.
Interested in finding out more?
Get in touch with the team to ask about employment support, local activities or the opportunities available through Rossendale Works.
Jake: 07728 275011
Oliver: 07562 630299
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