Finding work
Whether you are looking for your first job or trying to earn more, we can help you find work that works around your life.
Whether you are looking for your first job, a new job or want to get back into work after a break, we can help you. As well as our careers advice, listed on this page, we also offer opportunities for you to get a qualification and develop your computer skills.
To find out more or sign up, fill in our online enquiry form and we will be in touch, or you can call 01733 385000.
All of our support is free of charge and you do not need to be a CKH resident to take part.
You said: you wanted a digital way to prove your achievements in our courses for your CV
We did: we are now able to provide you with digital badges to validate your skills, knowledge and abilities that you can add to your CV, social media and show to prospective employers. Ask us for more information when you join a course.
Careers Clubs
Our Careers Clubs can help you to learn the skills you need to get into work, whether you are looking to get your first job, move to a new role, return to work after a long time or get back into work after a redundancy, we can give you tailored support to get the job you want. We can help with CV writing, applications and interview skills as well as finding opportunities to begin with.
Our Careers Clubs run in person:
Hampton Library, Clayburn Road, second Monday of every month, 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Orton Library, Bushfield, every Tuesday, 9.30am –12.30pm
Customer Central, Bridge Street, every Tuesday, 9.30am — 12.30pm
Westwood Community Hub, every Thursday, 10.00am –12.00pm
Places are limited, and must be booked in advance.
Why not download our CV template and get started building your CV?
Job seekers toolkit
Improve your chances of getting a job. Join every session or just the ones you need to grow your skills. Each session is based on feedback from employers and job seekers to help you to find work.
| Date | Topic |
| Thursday 12 June | Mock interview workshop |
All sessions will be held at our Westwood Community Hub, between 10am and 12pm.
These sessions are open to everyone but booking is essential.
Employment support for parents
If you are a parent and looking to return to work or upskill, we can help you. Our sessions will give you everything you need to find and apply for work and succeed in interviews.
We’ll also help you to:
- Build your confidence.
- Look at options for childcare.
- Find roles that fit around your family.
- You can even bring your child to the sessions.
Our next course will take place on Monday 30 June, 10am to 2pm, at Westwood Community Hub.
Mentoring support
We're working with local consultancy business, Paydata, to provide you with support to gain the skills you need to progress your career, and improve your family's prospects.
With our support you'll identify your goals and the skills you need to achieve them. We'll also provide two years targeted, one to one mentoring support to help you on the right road for a brighter future. Our support will enable you to build their confidence, attend training and in turn progress in your career. We can even help to fund any training you decide to do!
So, if you want to take up this chance of a lifetime and are currently in work, get in touch today and find out more. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!
Enquire about Mentoring Support
Nene Park Ranger experience
Do you enjoy spending time outdoors in nature or have a passion for horticulture? Perhaps you feel a bit low on confidence and are looking to enhance your communication skills?
Immerse yourself in the world of a Park Ranger and learn skills like:
- Coppicing trees
- Maintaining and caring for tools
- Planting trees
- Woodwork
- Conducting reptile surveys
The course will run for ten weeks across a number of different sites in Peterborough, working with the Nene Park Trust and Froglife. We can support you with travel costs if you need it and all safety equipment will be provided.
Starting 16 September 2025 and running every Tuesday, between 1pm and 3:30pm, for ten weeks. You will need to attend every session to pass.
You must be aged between 18 and 24 years old and not currently in education, employment and training.
Watch our video to find out more: