Over 330 people interested in exploring fresh career opportunities or developing new skills attended Sefton@Work’s latest Be Inspired event.

48 local employers and training providers were at the free event, held at Firwood Bootle Cricket Club, to discuss opportunities across the Borough.

Councillor Paulette Lappin, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills, said: “The latest Be Inspired event had an even higher attendance than the previous. It is clear these community events ran by Sefton@Work are giving local people and businesses fantastic opportunities and support in the world of work.

“If you’re looking to switch careers, want to upskill, or are simply seeking inspiration, keep an eye out for the next Be Inspired event and make sure to drop in.

“And of course, the friendly Sefton@Work team are always on hand in their Bootle and Southport offices for people to learn more about how they can support you, whether that’s with job searching, training, education, recruitment, or self-employment.”

Free, confidential, impartial advice and guidance

Sefton@Work offers free, confidential, impartial advice and guidance to Sefton residents over 16 years of age. They cover all aspects of jobs, education, training, including self-employment.

The team provides varied types of client-centred support to meet each individual’s needs. This can include help getting back into work, finding their first job, or help with a change of career.

Recruitment services for local employers

Sefton@Work also offer a free, bespoke recruitment service for businesses via the Employer Liaison Team.

This includes advertising vacancies, managing applications and pre-screening applicants plus the free use of interview rooms.

People can find out more about Sefton@Work at www.seftonatwork.net or by emailing seftonatwork.info@sefton.gov.uk.

Individuals can call them on 0151 934 2610 while employers should call 0151 934 2648.