REACH Work Experience Programme
- Employer
- Wolverhampton Homes Ltd
- Location
- Wolverhampton
- Salary
- REACH is a six-week, free work experience programme for jobseekers aged 18-24 living in Wolverhampton.
- Closing date
- 13 Sep 2024
- Reference
- WH/TP/181/180
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Apprenticeship
- Contract Type
- Volunteer
- Working Pattern
- See advert details
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
REACH work experience programme – APPLY NOW!
Duration:
- Over six consecutive weeks
- Requires a commitment of three days for the first week.
- You’ll be on a placement for one or two days per week thereafter in the business in an area you have expressed an interest in.
Location: Wolverhampton
Overview:
REACH is a six-week, free work experience programme for jobseekers aged 18-24 living in Wolverhampton.
Through a combination of hands-on work experience and one-to-one employment support, you’ll develop a range of skills that employers value, and your new CV and confident interview skills will help you to seal the deal!
Key benefits:
- Experience working across different teams and departments within Wolverhampton Homes or with one of our partners in the city.
- Developing an understanding of different types of roles and the skills which are important for each one. For example, customer service, administration, data analysis, communications and marketing, and human resources.
- Gaining hands-on experience which will allow you to apply your newly acquired skills, develop confidence, and make meaningful contributions.
- Spending three days during your first week with our Early Careers Coach, they’ll support you with identifying your skills and CV writing, finding and applying for jobs, mock interviews with feedback and other one-to-one advice and guidance.
What happens when I finish?
- Receive a completion certificate and can quote Wolverhampton Homes as a reference on future job applications.
- We’ll be able to confirm you attended, were reliable and punctual and participated fully in the course.
- This provides assurance to a future employer and gives you the best chance of success with the jobs you apply for provided you complete the full programme.
Our organisation:
We are committed to making the city an even better place to live, providing good quality homes in safe, welcoming neighbourhoods. We believe that everyone in Wolverhampton Homes can play their part in making this happen - with the right support. Whether you are just getting started in your career or looking for your next step, you've come to the right place.
Closing date: Friday 13 September 2024
Open Afternoon: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Start of Programme: Week commencing Monday 30 September 2024
Contact for more information:
REACH@wolverhamptonhomes.org.uk
Company
We've implemented a new system from Monday 4th March which will improve your candidate experience!
There is more information on the WMJobs candidate help page WMJobs Help!
About Wolverhampton Homes
We manage and look after more than 21,000 homes on behalf of the City of Wolverhampton Council and our mission is ‘to help people get on in life’. We love our city and we’re here to help provide good quality homes and great customer service, with the customer voice at the heart of everything we do.
With more than 600 employees and a growing portfolio of properties and services, we’re an ambitious organisation and we’re looking for the very best. Whether you're an experienced tradesperson, a housing professional or just starting out, find out more and join us on our journey from good to great.
Why Wolverhampton Homes?
We are committed to making the city an even better place to live, providing good quality homes in safe, welcoming neighbourhoods. And we believe that everyone in Wolverhampton Homes can play their part in making that happen - with the right support.
Whether you're just getting started in your career or looking for your next step, you've come to the right place. Joining Wolverhampton Homes gives you the chance to have a rewarding career with great benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Commitment to your learning and development
- Hybrid and agile working available for many roles
- Inclusive culture
- Employee assistance and counselling service
- No gender pay gap
- Volunteering days available for all colleagues
- Free on-site parking
Find out more about the benefits of a career with Wolverhampton Homes
Equality in Employment:
We are proud of our diverse workforce, representative of the city we serve, and we believe that people perform best when they can be themselves. Diversity and inclusion are key to our success and we encourage colleagues to join our equality forums. Our top priority is finding the best person for our roles and our company. If you are interested in the position, are customer-focused and solutions-oriented, we would encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications.
Read more about EDI and how we are creating an inclusive future
- Website
- https://www.wolverhamptonhomes.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01902 556789
- Location
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Wolverhampton Homes Ltd
Alfred Squire Road
Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV11 1XU
GB
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