Employment advice and support for those affected by current situation relating to Coronavirus
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority are working closely with local authorities, Trade Unions, Jobcentre Plus, and the government to support people whose jobs or income has been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.
If you are looking for work, or if you are an employer looking to advertise any vacancies then please call the Jobcentre Plus recruitment and vacancy line on 0151 443 6858 / 6878. Jobcentre Plus have a number a vacancies available across a variety of sectors and in many cases, where this is possible, they are currently able to place individuals into suitable vacancies immediately.
You can also see online information about what roles are available here: https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job
We are also working with our local authorities to highlight what Employment Support is being offered locally. You can contact your local council via the below methods:
| Local Authority | Organisation | Number/details |
| Halton | Halton People into Jobs | Halton residents: Advisers are still available to provide information, advice, guidance and practical support to anyone in Halton who is currently looking for employment and training opportunities. Telephone: 0151 511 7555 / Email: [email protected] Halton employers: Employer Liaison Officers are still able to support local businesses with recruitment of new staff. This FREE service is accessible by phone or by email. Telephone: 0151 511 7555 / Email: [email protected] |
| Knowsley | Knowsley Works | 0151 443 5953 Businesses 0151 443 5010 Residents |
| Liverpool | Ways to Work | To access our Ways to Work advisors, please contact [email protected] or liverpool.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-learning/liverpool-ways-to-work/ Or call 0151 233 5312 The Liverpool in Work Service are still here to provide business advice, advertise vacancies on behalf of employers and signpost local residents to job opportunities. Please contact [email protected] or call us on 0151 233 1933 |
| Sefton | Sefton @ Work | Sefton@Work In response to the latest Government announcements, including measures on social distancing, Sefton@Work has decided to suspend face to face services, while maintaining remote services online and over the phone. Residents Sefton@Work’s Employment Advisers are still available to provide information, advice, guidance and practical support to anyone in Sefton who is currently looking for employment and training opportunities Telephone – 0151 934 2610 or 0151 288 6194 Email: [email protected] Live Chat: www.seftonatwork.net and click on the green circle on the bottom right hand corner Employers Sefton@Work’s Employer Liaison Team is still able to assist local businesses to find new staff and continue to provide a FREE service. You can get in touch with us in the following ways: Telephone – 0151 934 2875 or 0151 934 2610 Email: [email protected] Live Chat: www.seftonatwork.net and click on the green circle on the bottom right hand corner |
| St Helens | Ways to Work | St Helens Ways to Work In response to the latest Government announcements, including measures on social distancing, St Helens Council has decided to suspend face to face services, however we are maintaining remote services online and over the phone. Residents The St Helens Ways to Work Team are still available to provide information, advice, guidance and practical support to anyone in Sefton who is currently looking for employment and training opportunities or those who are currently worried about their job and potentially being made redundant. You can get in touch with us in the following ways: Telephone – 01744 676131 Email: [email protected] Businesses St Helens Council have created a dedicated section for businesses on our website, which has information on the support available to businesses who are affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Visit www.sthelens.gov.uk/coronavirus for more information. For any direct assistance please contact: Gary Maddock: Phone: 07825 564 650 or email: [email protected] Adam Sanderson: Phone: 07837 020 877 or email: [email protected] Further updates are available across all of the Councils social media accounts. |
| Wirral | ReachOut | 0151 6440 4500 or [email protected] |
You can also find out further information on what support is available from the government here as well as access guidance on social distancing protocols, health advice and information as to whether you may be classed as an essential worker.
We continue to urge all residents and business to follow government guidance throughout as we work with everyone across Liverpool City Region to respond to developments as quickly and effectively as possible.
