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The GOV.UK website provides information on:
- programmes and services available to job seekers
- jobcentre Plus
There are two Jobcentre Plus offices in Wirral. Find your nearest Jobcentre Plus office and contact details.
Help finding employment
If you live in Wirral and are out of work, you can get help. ReachOut can help you get into work.
This service can support you if you are aged 16 and over, looking to find a job.
A job coach can help you:
- prepare or update your CV
- search and apply for jobs
- learn interview skills and practice
- build confidence
- help you identify any barriers stopping you from finding or staying in work
Support with your wellbeing
You can get support with issues that are affecting your wellbeing. This includes:
- physical health and mental health
- loneliness
- debt
- lack of skills
A wellbeing coach can help you deal with these issues and build your confidence. They can also help you focus on moving into sustainable employment.
Support after you start work
Once you get a job, you won’t be left on your own. You can get support to help you settle into your new role and keep your job. This is available for 6 months.
How to get support
Involve Northwest and Wirral Change run ReachOut on behalf of the council. Contact ReachOut to find out more:
- email reachout@involvenorthwest.org.uk
- phone: 0151 644 4500 or 0151 644 5459
- visit www.involvenorthwest.org.uk
- find us on Facebook @Involve Northwest
Weekly work clubs are held across Wirral. The times and locations are listed below.
| Day | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | A&K Community Hub Park Road North Birkenhead CH41 8AE |
Drop in 9:30 to 11:00am 1st and 3rd Monday of the month |
| Monday | Neo, Tranmere Beaconsfield Community House CH42 3YN |
Drop in 11:00am to 12:30pm |
| Tuesday | Diversity Hub 67 6 Liscard Road CH44 6LN |
Drop in 9:30 to 11:00am |
| Tuesday | The Beechwood Community Shop Manor House Beechwood Drive CH43 7ZU |
Drop in 9:30 to 11:00am |
| Wednesday | Moreton Library Pasture Road CH46 8SA |
Drop in 9:30am to 12:30pm |
| Wednesday | Spark Birkenhead Unit 5 Wirral Point Claughton Road CH41 6EY |
Drop in (aged 16 to 24 only) 10:00am to 1:00pm |
| Wednesday | Leasowe Community Centre Twickenham Drive Leasowe CH46 1PF |
Appointment only 1:30 to 3:00pm Telephone 0151 644 5459 reachout@involvenorthwest.org.uk |
| Thursday | Birkenhead Library Borough Road Birkenhead CH41 2XB |
Drop in 9:30 to 11:00am |
| Thursday | Wallasey Central Library Earlston Road Wallasey CH45 5DX |
Drop in 10:00 to 11:30am |
| Friday | Woodchurch Methodist Church Pemberton Road Woodchurch CH49 8JL |
Drop in 10:00am to 12:00pm |
| Friday | Ethnic Minority Community Work Club Wirral Change St Laurence's School 12 to 14 St Laurence Drive Birkenhead CH41 3JD |
Drop in 10:00am to 12:00pm |
Recruitment and redundancy support
We offer a free recruitment service for employers with more than 5 vacancies.
We can also support employees who are affected by redundancy. This includes help with retraining and looking for work.
For more information, email economicgrowthservice@wirral.gov.uk
Help for young people to find work
Help is available for young people aged 18 to 21 who are not in education, employment or training. This is known as the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer is a programme.
The programme provides one-to-one support to help young people:
- overcome barriers to work and learning
- build confidence
- get training
- find apprenticeships
- move into stable jobs
We work with local employers, training providers and support services. Together we help young people:
- develop skills
- get work experience
- move into work or further learning
Support for employers to recruit young people
The programme offers grants to local employers who recruit young people. This can help with initial costs and make it easier to invest in new talent.
Employers can also receive:
- tailored recruitment support
- help matching candidates to vacancies
- access to suitable young people looking for opportunities
Employers can help young people gain valuable workplace experience and develop their careers.
Contact us
For more information email Zoe Hough-Moran from the Fourteen to Nineteen Team at
Careers advice
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. This service is available for people aged 19 or over (18 or over if you're a Jobcentre Plus customer).