Adults in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, can access free help to find work or change careers at a special “Find Your Way” drop-in event on 22 January 2026. South Derbyshire District Council is hosting the session at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum to provide direct support with writing CVs and preparing for job interviews.
The event was originally scheduled for 9 January 2026 but was rearranged to 22 January after a weather warning for snow and ice affected the area. The council’s service update confirms the rescheduled date and time. Local advisors will be available from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to offer one-on-one advice for anyone who is unemployed, economically inactive, or looking for a new role.
Residents do not need to book an appointment to attend the session. The activity forms part of the council’s employability work and wider programmes supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which underpin initiatives such as the South Derbyshire Accelerator and the Beyond Barriers employability programme.
The council’s 2024–2028 plan states: “Our ambition at South Derbyshire is to be a district where people feel safe, empowered and able to do the best job they can.” Councillor Robert Pearson, Leader of South Derbyshire District Council, has championed the council’s approach to supporting residents into work through local, accessible services such as the “Find Your Way” drop-in.
Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG — 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday 22 January 2026. No appointment is necessary.
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