BEST stands for Business Etiquette Sessions for Today and is an extension of our Work Club. The sessions offer specific on-the-job pre-application training to give an instant boost to any C.V. and will put you in touch with professionals who are ready and willing to offer guidance and advice in their working industries to make you the BEST you can be!
The sessions run Thursdays at 2.30pm
Available at the Hope Centre to support those who may need additional help when looking for employment.
Thursdays 2.00pm-3.30pm
For further information contact Kelly on 01744 26414
Learn how to use the Internet safely and securely, using email, internet shopping and online banking.
Tuesdays 1pm-3pm
For further information contact Kelly on 01744 26414
Additional Positive Self-Esteem Course for those suffering with mild to moderate mental health on Wednesdays 10am-1pm.
The course is delivered over 8 weeks for 2-3 hours per week.
The Hope Centre Gateway is the induction path into our available courses, we offer appointments with our lovely Gateway Officer David who can give you all the information you need about our courses.
These appointments are offered on a one to one basis but you are more than welcome to bring along a family member or friend for moral support. Gateway appointments are available every Thursday and last for approximately 1 hour.
If you would like to book an appointment please ring 01744 26414 and ask for David or Sarah.
The Centre now known as ‘Hope House’ is unrecognizable after the addition of a brand new front window and refurbishment throughout. This is all thanks to the commitment of a team of volunteers from St Helens Christian Life Centre, who have worked tirelessly and the Seed Bed in Liverpool who provided £5000 towards the refurbishment project.
The work carried out has provided an opportunity to develop the service further, extending the availability of the support and advocacy service to five days a week. On arrival service users are now met with a support team. Facilities such as phones, computers and a new seating area allow the support workers to provide each service user with support regarding benefits enquiries, accommodation searches, applications and forms and signposting to other relevant services as it is required.
Our pre-existing service of dietary and personal care provision still continues with our new Breakfast Club but has been relocated upstairs to a fresh and bright café area with a purpose built kitchen. This allows service users to relax while they eat within a friendly atmosphere.
When asked about the changes service users have provided very positive feedback, describing the new environment as ‘lovely’ and ‘very posh’.
We hope to continue to develop the work that has been started, to keep the service in step with the needs of not only our service users but also to positively impact our community by being a house of hope.