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Jobs fair in Wolverhampton to help job seekers in the Black Country on their employment journey

A host of job opportunities in the Black Country will be on offer at Wolverhampton Jobs Fair, thanks to the Individual Placement and Support and Retention Employment Services at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Image of previous Wolverhampton IPS jobs fair.

The event, which is free to attend, will take place at Bob Jones Community Hub on Wednesday, 11 June, and is open to anyone looking for a job in the Black Country.

Local employers with live vacancies from across the Black Country and Birmingham will be on hand to chat to people looking for a role and to give advice on applications.

Employers from a variety of industries and sectors will be taking part, including West Midlands Police, West Midlands Fire Service, KFC, DPD and Wolverhampton Homes to name a few.

The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Retention team at BCHFT provides support to individuals across the Black Country who aim to enter some form of paid employment or wish to change their job to better suit their needs.

The service is available to people who are open to secondary mental health services in the Black Country and the team is made up of vocational specialists who provide one to one support to help people achieve their goals. Vocational specialists can help clients identify jobs they want, search and apply for jobs and support individuals in their place of work.

The team regularly hold job fairs for Black Country job seekers, with their previous event in Wolverhampton seeing over 240 people attend as well as showcasing over 30 organisations who had open and local vacancies.

The event takes place from 10.30am to 1.00pm and is open to both the general public and IPS clients.

Laura Ray, Team Lead for IPS Wolverhampton said: “We’re excited to be building on the success of our previous job fairs and once again bringing together a fantastic range of employers and live job opportunities for the people of the Black Country. Whether you're just starting out, looking for a fresh start, or exploring new possibilities, this event is a great chance to connect directly with employers who are ready to hire.

"Our vocational specialists are committed to supporting job seekers find paid, sustainable employment as well as engaging with suitable employers to match the right candidates to the right roles.

"We encourage everyone to come along and take the next step toward meaningful employment."

Find out more about Black Country Healthcare’s Employment Services by visiting blackcountryjobsupport.com