A CARE home has formed a new partnership with a football community group.

Stocks Hall, Andrew Smith House Care Home in Nelson have recently partnered with Burnley FC in the Community to attract young people into the Care Sector through the 'Turf Works' programme.

Turf Works is a community-based employability programme, for persons aged between 16-24 years, and helps youngsters build and improve confidence for future job opportunities.

Andrew Smith House Care Home have joined the programme, providing a placement area for people who would like to learn about working life within a Care Home environment.

Manager Jayms Bell said he is 'delighted' by the news.