SAM Rowlands, MS for North Wales, is urging residents to apply for free support from Denbighshire County Council (DCC) to help them find a job.

The service aims to support individuals by providing access to a network of services to provide career opportunities and develop resilient communities around the county.

More than 300 “Working Denbighshire” participants have already secured a job through the scheme, and in excess of 100 participants have already completed a placement of their choice.

Mr Rowlands said “This is a wonderful initiative and offers residents in Denbighshire the opportunity to access free support to help them secure a job.

“It is an excellent idea which has been running through DCC’s Working Denbighshire team since 2018, to help tackle poverty through employment.

“There is access to all sorts of services, including help with writing CVs to learning interview techniques, and it is well worth anyone seeking employment, signing up and attending an event to find out more.”

The support available includes:

• Helping with job searches

• CV writing

• Interview skills/ techniques

• Completing job applications

• Confidence building

• Motivational and wellbeing support

• Support in finding work and volunteering placements

• Training to learn new skills and gain qualifications

• Funding to help support with courses, transport, clothing or anything else which may be holding you back (subject to approval)

The service has organised free events in libraries across the county to give anyone interested an opportunity to speak with a Working Denbighshire mentor face to face.

The next events take place on Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 11.

To find an event near you, visit: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/jobs-and-employees/working-denbighshire/working-denbighshire.aspx.

To apply for support, fill out the Working Denbighshire referral form via working.denbighshire.gov.uk.