Skills and employment

Work Zones are the "front door" to Skills and Employment services.  There are Work Zones in Chester, Ellesmere Port, Winsford and Northwich. We can also provide support over the phone or via Microsoft Teams.

Work Zones offer a range of services to support you in identifying and developing your job hunting and employability skills.

It is free to register for Work Zone support and there is no charge for courses if you are unemployed and/or receiving means-tested benefits. You must be aged 19 or above to access this support.  

Some examples of the help on offer:

• One to one information, advice and guidance (IAG) with the National Careers Service about your options for learning and work, to help you to identify and work towards your aims
• Personal skills analysis and action planning
• Confidence building courses
• Qualifications to prepare for employment
• Refresh your English, maths and IT skills with opportunities to gain qualifications
• Free access to computers for job searching and applications

Telephone or visit your nearest Work Zone to discuss how we can help.

Chester

• Address: The Bluecoat Buildings, Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE
• Telephone: 07775 717122
• Email: chesterworkzone@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Ellesmere Port

• Address: Ellesmere Port Work Zone, The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 0DA
• Telephone: 07990 532869
• Email: ellesmereportworkzone@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Northwich

• Address: Work Zone, Waterside House, Navigation Road, Northwich, CW8 1BE
• Telephone: 07833 236675
• Email: northwichworkzone@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Winsford

• Address: Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford, CW7 1AH
• Telephone: 07766 205389
• Email: winsfordworkzone@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Further advice and support for job-seekers can be found on the Department for Work and Pensions' Jobhelp website.

Employers

The Skills and Employment team can help with your recruitment. We will share your vacancies across Work Zones and match suitable customers. Please email skillsandemployment@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or use contact form to tell us about your requirements.

Details of more business support opportunities are available on the Let's Talk Business website.