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Pop Up events - Find Out How Supported Employment Could Support You...
Are you over 18, living in St Helens and diagnosed with autism and or a learning disability ? Come and chat to our Supported Employment Team to explore training, volunteering or paid employment opportunities. The Supported Employment Service is committed to offering support to access training and work experience which could lead to paid employment.
The team will be visiting libraries to share information and advice about their services. The sessions will take place on:
Monday 16 March, 11am-1pm - Moss Bank Library
Tuesday 21 April, 11am - 1pm - St Helens Library
Friday 15 May, 11am - 1pm - Haydock Library
Wednesday 17 June, 11am-1pm - Newton-le-Willows Library
Tuesday 14 July - 11am-1pm - Chester Lane Library
Thursday 10 September, 11am-1pm - Eccleston Library
Monday 5 October, 11am-1pm - Thatto Heath Library
Contact Tel:01744 675 838 Email: supportedemployment@sthelens.gov.uk
Enhancing Your Career Prospects
Did you know that Apprenticeship qualifications are not just an entry route into employment?
Apprenticeship opportunities for St Helens employees combine practical on-the-job training alongside studying work-related qualifications. They can offer staff valuable skills for life with a range of qualifications and at all levels of employment.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 is taking place from 9–15 February and St Helens Council are running a series of drop-in sessions where staff can learn more about how apprenticeships can support individual development at all career stages.
Another great reason to consider a career in Local Government!
You can read about Bens Journey by clicking the Working Together@ St Helens tab on this site.
Check out our current vacancies or register for job alerts.
A Recruitment Event Not To Be Missed!
Don't miss out on this large recruitment event run by our Ways to Work team, which gives attendees a great opportunity to access support and connect with a wide range of employers including St Helens Council!
Date: Tuesday 29th January 2026
Time: 11am-2pm
Venue: Brewdog Stadium (Home of the Saints).
Visit our stand to find out about current opportunities and careers at St Helens Council.
Speak directly with a wide range of local employers who have immediate vacancies.
Access employment skills and training support.
Discover new career paths and see how you could make a difference in your local community.
Make connections that support your journey into work.
THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED
St Helens Social Work Academy
The St Helens Social Work Academy is all about continuous professional development in social work, supporting you at every stage of your social work career, focused on People, Promotion, Progression and Performance. Take a look at our new site here Social Care Academy - Social Care Recruitment
The Social Work Academy supports those who are interested in social work, students, newly qualified Social Workers and experienced social workers throughout their career journey to achieve better outcomes for our children and families and onto new career opportunities in the authority.
Adults Social Care Services Rated "Good"
Were Proud that our Adults Social Care Services have recently been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission. Inspectors heard from residents who said our workforce is caring and compassionate, and praised the service they receive. People told us the Local Authority understood the care and support needs of the local communities and worked closely with partners to provide services to meet those needs.
If you are interested in joining our Adult Social Care Teams, you can view the 2024 - 2027 Adult Social Care Strategy via the link below. View current vacancies and sign up for job alerts on this site.
Enabling Healthier, Happier Lives - St Helens Borough Council
PREVIOUS EVENTS 2025
Ways to Work Event
Date: Monday 21st July
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: St Helens Town Hall, Victoria Square, WA10 1HP
St Helens Council will be exhibiting at the Ways to Work Recruitment Event at St Helens Town Hall this July.
This is a free event open to the public, giving you an opportunity to connect with a wide range of local employers including St Helens Council. Recruitment support will be available from the Ways to Work Team on the day.
THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED
Explore Careers at Go Active!
Join our Go Active Teams in June to to discuss the range of current opportunities at our Health & Fitness Centres.
Chat to team members, take a tour, ask questions and discover more about what its like to work at Go Active!
Bookings are available on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June at our Newton-le-Willows Health & Fitness Centre.
To find out more and book your place click here
St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Go Active Recruitment Event
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Careers in Local Government
We will be one of many employers attending the Futures Recruitment Event for Students & College Leavers.
Come and connect with us to discuss current vacancies, career opportunities and find out more about working with us.
Working in local government is hugely rewarding and a fantastic career path. Embarking on a public sector career puts you at the heart of communities supporting organisational aspirations and vision to improve people’s lives.
The event will be held at the Town Campus Library St Helens College, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP
This event is now closed
Register for the Step Up To Social Work Programme 2025
Interested in training to become a social worker? It's never to late to change careers, or retrain to become a social worker and make a huge difference for Adults or children & families. The Step Up to Social Work programme is a unique funded opportunity to receive support while you are training to start a new career in social work.
Recruitment for the programme will open on 17 February 2025 with a January 2026 programme start date.
You can register your interest in the Step Up To Social Work Programme and find out more information about making an application by clicking here Step up to Social Work - St Helens Borough Council
Ways to Work in Partnership with Home Bargain Event a Huge Hit !
Our February 2025 recruitment event was a full house with over 350 visitors from St Helens and surrounding areas who attended our event in partnership with Home Bargains to discuss part time and full time roles & explore a range of opportunities with one of the UKs top retailers Home Bargains across warehouse, automation, catering, retail and more!.
Attendees got to meet staff for what will become one of the biggest employment sites in the borough at Home Bargains new Omega West Distribution Centre.
If you are interested in speaking to the Ways to Work team about opportunities with Home Bargains please contact the team waystowork@sthelens.gov.uk
This event is now closed.
