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: 12 Sep 2025
Reference: WH/TP/181/227
Sector: Local Councils
Job Type: Housing
Contract Type: Casual
Working Pattern: See advert details
Hours: Full-Time
Job Details
REACH work experience programme - APPLY NOW!
* Duration: Over six consecutive weeks
* Commitment: Requires three days in the first week
* Placement: One or two days per week thereafter in a business area of your expressed interest
* 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, e.g., customer service, administration, data analysis, communications and marketing, and human resources.
* Gaining hands-on experience to apply your skills, develop confidence, and make meaningful contributions.
* Spending three days during your first week with our Early Careers Coach, who will support you with identifying your skills, CV writing, finding and applying for jobs, mock interviews with feedback, and other one-to-one guidance.
What happens when I finish?
* Receive a completion certificate and can quote Wolverhampton Homes as a reference on future job applications.
* We will 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 12 September 2025
Open Afternoon: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Start of Programme: Monday 29 September 2025
Contact for more information:
REACH@wolverhamptonhomes.org.uk
Attached documents: REACH Advert September 2025.docx
Company
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 provide good quality homes and great customer service, with the customer voice at the heart of everything we do.
Why Wolverhampton Homes?
We are committed to making the city an even better place to live, with good quality homes in safe, welcoming neighbourhoods. We believe everyone in Wolverhampton Homes can play their part—with the right support. Joining Wolverhampton Homes offers a rewarding career with benefits, including:
* Competitive salary
* Generous annual leave entitlements
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Commitment to learning and development
* Hybrid and agile working available for many roles
* Inclusive culture
* Employee assistance and counselling service
* No gender pay gap
* Volunteering days for all colleagues
* Free on-site parking
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 applicants to apply even if you do not meet every qualification.
Location: Wolverhampton Homes Ltd, Alfred Squire Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XU, UK
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