Wolves at Work ready to help those in need amid coronavirus

Wolves at Work, which has helped more than 5,000 people find work, is aiming to help kick-start Wolverhampton's economy.

Chiefs in the city say the service is needed "more than ever" to assist people in finding job opportunities – with some people facing redundancy.

Councillor Harman Banger, cabinet member for city economy, said: "There is no doubt that these are hugely challenging times for residents and businesses.

"In Wolves at Work we are fortunate to have an excellent and well-established model of what collaborative working can achieve when it comes to getting people into and keeping them in work, as well as supporting businesses with skills development.

"In the past we have helped people from different backgrounds in different businesses – everything from chocolate making to building, and public administration to health and social care.

"The Wolves at Work partnership is now needed more than ever to help businesses drive our recovery from this current crisis and reconnect people to job opportunities."

The employment service, a partnership between the council and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), was set-up in 2017.

It is continuing to offer support and training to those in need, with current vacancies also listed.

Dez Grant, DWP's Jobcentre Operations Leader, said: "Universal Credit and our Jobcentres are providing vital support for all those who need it during the Covid-19 outbreak.

"We will continue to provide that vital support and stand together with our partners. Innovation and creativity are really needed now more than ever, which is what we do best together to keep people in work, increase skills levels and move people back into work with businesses in Wolverhampton."

Anyone interested in local jobs or employers needing recruitment support can register at www.wolvesworkbox.com or email recruitment@wolverhampton.gov.uk.