Knowsley Council has secured funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to deliver a new Connect to Work programme.
Connect to Work is a voluntary employment support programme, funded by the Government, to help people overcome barriers to work.
It is aimed at individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or complex personal challenges and the programme provides tailored support to enable residents to secure employment.
It also offers help to those already in work but at risk of losing their job, ensuring they can remain in secure and sustainable employment as part of the UK Government’s Get Britain Working strategy.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has been awarded funding by The Department for Work and Pensions to help support residents across all 6 local authority areas (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral).
The Connect to Work programme will commence March 2026 and run for 4 years, during this time, 1,164 residents will be supported with their employment needs.
Cllr Tony Brennan, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, said “A key priority for us is to ensure everyone has access to training and employment opportunities and if there are barriers, support is available.
“Through the Connect to Work programme, we can offer tailored support to an individual’s needs as well as helping them to develop a CV, match them to jobs and prepare them for interviews. Support is also available in-work too.
“The programme also benefits local employers too with support available to create inclusive workplaces.
“I look forward to seeing this programme progress over the coming months and years and our local residents supported into employment.”
The Connect to Work programme will be delivered by the council’s Knowsley Works team. To find out more about this programme, or other employment support available, contact the team at:-
- 43 Derby Road, Huyton Village Centre, L36 9UQ – Tel 0151 443 5010 (no appointment needed)
- 82 -84 St Chad’s Parade, Kirkby, L32 8XY – Tel 0151 443 4780 (no appointment needed)
- First floor, The Halewood Centre, Roseheath Drive, Halewood, L26 9UH – Tel 0151 443 5010 (please call to make an appointment)