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<p>The local Jobcentre team are collaborating with a range of partners to support
people into work and help employers fill vacancies. In addition to hosting job fairs,
delivering Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs), and hosting employer Group
Information Sessions, Southport Jobcentre is working with Sefton Council, local colleges,
care & childcare providers, manufacturing, retail, education, agriculture, and
hospitality companies, to provide an employment and skills offer to help meet the
recruitment needs of local employers.</p><p>Southport Jobcentre has been working closely
with employers such as Sainsbury’s and McDonald’s to hosts SWAP’s for Southport residents
to have direct access to live vacancies. The Jobcentre has also collaborated with
Southport College to hosts job fairs to bring together national and local employers
for job opportunities as well as providers to support customers with breaking down
barriers to work. Additionally, the Jobcentre looks forward to supporting Southport’s
future regeneration and exciting projects which includes the Southport Enterprise
Arcade, the Garrick Theatre development and the Marine Lake Events Centre.</p><p>Disability
Employment Advisers (DEA’s) offer advice and expertise on how to help disabled people
and people with health conditions into work, alongside close working with Merseycare,
The Peer Mentoring Service, Life Rooms, and Sefton Council. Southport Jobcentre colleagues
also attend local events to highlight the support available, including Access to Work,
Disability Confident and the Working Health Pioneer programme.</p>
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