Positive Steps - Oldham
Contact details
Positive Steps - Oldham
Medtia Place
80 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1DJ
Public phone: 0161 6219400
Email: info@positive-steps.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.positive-steps.org.uk
General information
Service offered: Positive Steps is a charitable trust that delivers a range of targeted and integrated services for young people, adults and families. Family Support – Help for families in Oldham who have difficulties such as housing, money, parenting, confidence, looking for work or health related issues. Careers Guidance – We provide the careers information, advice and guidance service in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside. Missing From Home Support – We ensure that young people who go missing in Oldham are independently interviewed within 72 hours of us finding out about it. Oldham Young Carers – One to one and respite activities for young people who are carers to a parent sibling or other family member. Integrated Health – Substance Misuse, Sexual Health and Healthy Schools services in Oldham. Volunteering – We arrange volunteering for over 200 people every year, allowing people to give back to the community, gain Level 1 and 2 AQA qualifications and get valuable work experience. Traded Services – We offer a range of services including room hire, ICT support, and DBS checking.Youth Justice Service – Oldham. Work Experience – We work with schools and colleges to provide work experience placements for young people in Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, Stockport and Manchester.
Target group: Young people aged 13-19, their parents/guardians. Adults, training providers and local employers.
Area served: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
How to contact: Phone/Email, webchat, contact for an appointment.
Availability
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 6.30pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Weekends: Sat - 12pm to 3pm / Sun - Closed
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Ramped entrance. Loop system.
Other information
Languages other than English: Translation services available on prior request
Charity number: 1017247
Year established: 1998
Staffing:
Public transport: Clegg Street bus station - 100 metres. Union Street tram stop 75 metres (next to Sainsburys).
Record last checked: 29 January 2024