The Hive is playing host to a Worcester Jobs Fair next week with Job Centre Plus

The event will be on Wednesday 6 July at 10am to 1pm, on Level 0 of the building.

It will coincide with the launch of Worcester Youth Hub which will be a great opportunity for local employers to help move more Job Centre customers into work.

A number of employees will be hosting a stand at the event including:   

• A-Plan Insurance
• British Army
• Co-Op
• Freedom Leisure
• Kerry
• West Mercia Police
• Worcestershire County Council

Siobhan Bratt, Department for Work and Pensions in Worcester said: “There are so many sectors being represented at next week’s event, it is a really good opportunity and take what for many is a really difficult first step. There are lots of local employers who are coming to the event to try and help local people into work.”

Councillor Marc Bayliss, Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills said: “It’s great to be working with partners like Job Centre Plus to help improve employment opportunities for all across Worcestershire. This is an ideal opportunity for those looking for work, to come and see the vacancies that are currently available and speak to employers' face to face.”

As the event also falls within UK Care Week, the fair will have a dedicated care recruitment sector.

Attending the event from this area will be Crossroads Care, Humankind, NHS, Care Tech, Age UK, UK Care, NHS Professionals, Berkeley Care Homes.