Services from Jesus Centre in Northamptonshire

The Northampton Jesus Centre uses both social workers and volunteers to support vulnerable people across Northamptonshire. The charity can provide basic needs, such as food or a piece of clothing, but they also try to provide more than that. That may include help with debt arrears or job placement. This is mostly what the Step Up Scheme is for.

The Community Cafe is open to the general public. Not only will there be a low cost, or maybe free meal provided, but there are other services as well. The Jesus Centre will serve toasted sandwiches, Main-course meals, salads, soup, and more. The client can also be given a voucher to a local Northamptonshire food bank for long term assistance.

Other services are also available at the cafe. Guests can use the site to access the internet for free. So they can also use computers for CV creation. There are also newspapers with adverts for jobs, workshops on saving money, and more.

People that need practical support can also get a meal at the same time. This type of support will include clothing or blankets for the homeless. Other services include a shower on site as well as laundry facility for the homeless in Northamptonshire to use. Free haircuts are also given at the charities Step-up Desk.

Jesus Centre Step-Up Scheme is for clients to help them improve their circumstances. The charity provides advice and other support from this in an effort to help families on a low income make a change. There are several services available from this, as follows.

Housing assistance will include both placement into a shelter as well as long term support. The social worker will help the client with filling an application for benefits. The team also works with the council in Northampton to make inquires on homes that can be rented. This housing service is available on Tuesdays and also by appointment.

Debt help is also available from the Northampton Jesus Centre as part of Step-Up. This service requires an appointment to be made by the client. If qualified, the person can learn how to deal with any money problems they are having. Whether is is unpaid bills or issues with credit they have, counsellors will help the client for free. Workshops will also help them improve budgeting skills.

Refugees and immigrants can use the Step-Up Scheme to help them adapt to life in the UK. The newcomer can learn about everything from employment to how to find housing. Specialists from the Jesus Centre provide this assistance to those who need it.

To learn more on any assistance programmes available, call or drop in at the Info Desk. Volunteers are on call to assist the person with the services noted above. Or if the family needs other support, the team at the Info Desk will refer the person to other agencies in Northamptonshire. The hours are Monday to Friday, and even limited service Saturday morning. The address is Abington Square, Northampton, NN1 4AE, or ring 0845 166 8202.