Community Recruitment Events There will also be hourly workshops from the National Career Service on Effective Interview Skills as well as CV support, cover letters, job searches and more! 10:30 13:00 and 15:00 18:00 10:30 13:00 and 15:00 18:00 The quiet sessions are designed to provide a calm environment for individuals who may find traditional recruitment events overwhelming. Whether you are neurodivergent or simply prefer a quieter setting, this session offers a space to engage comfortably. To attend the quiet hour, please use the following link to tell us which session you would like to attend. Please note, the numbers will be limited to those who have booked to ensure a quiet setting Quiet Hour booking link. For the other times in the day - Booking not required, just drop in! Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England and beyond. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Bolton Council - Our close neighbours Bolton Council will be on hand to talk to you about the different job roles available with them and support you with applications. From cleaning, catering, passenger assistants, finance and admin to playworkers, teachers and everything in between with over 500 job roles we’ll find the right fit for you. Come along and talk to the team about how you can make a difference with Bolton Council (Wigan Event only). Salford Council - Another one of our close neighbours Salford Council will also be present with a wide variety of roles available. Salford is a city constantly changing and moving into an exciting future as a thriving cultural, economic and residential location. From urban buzz to greenbelt tranquillity, Salford is building on the mixture of its waterfront, urban and countryside environments to create places where people want to live, work, invest and visit. Techmates - TechMates is a digital mentor service run by our volunteers and council staff. The TechMates project gives volunteers the chance to be part of a cutting-edge digital project and receive bespoke training and support. The program enables volunteers to add something extraordinary and invaluable to their CV, learn new digital skills and take part in exciting learning opportunities. The program also offers the opportunity to help some of the most vulnerable members of our community to get online and feel part of the modern world. Volunteers will experience the reward that comes from inspiring people to realise their digital potential, skills and celebrate ‘light bulb’ moments with the people they support. Calisen - Calisen is a significant employer in Wigan, particularly known for its role in the smart energy sector. They aim to support the UK's transition to net zero by delivering smarter, greener energy solutions. Calisen has made a major investment in Wigan by relocating around 300 staff to Mill One at the Cotton Works, a redeveloped heritage site. This move: Reinforces their long-term commitment to the Wigan area Includes a £1 million+ investment in sustainable office design Positions them as the anchor tenant in a flagship regeneration project Calisen promotes a culture based on: Teamwork and collaboration Safety and wellbeing Integrity and fairness Inclusivity and respect Continuous improvement and sustainability They also run the Calisen Smarter Energy Academy, offering in-house training to maintain high technical and safety standards. Do you want to make a difference in your community? Take a look at some exciting ways you can help. Children’s Residential Support Worker roles - Want to make a difference to Children and Young People in Wigan? Hear from our amazing staff working in Children’s Residential Homes across the borough. Across the Wigan borough we have 5 residential homes that need amazing people, who are kind, positive, accountable and courageous, to help us to provide love, care and safety for our children. Shared Lives Shared Lives are currently looking for Shared Lives Carers for local people who need support due to age, disability or illness. Adults who need support are carefully matched with Shared Lives Carers with shared interests, or simply someone they get along well with. Care to join us Support Worker roles - We're looking for enthusiastic, caring and friendly individuals to join our care teams. You’ll either work directly for the council or for our trusted partners who provide care services. You’ll be part of buzzy, busy teams caring for and supporting people to live their happiest life possible. Local Kitchen, Transport and Road Safety (LTRS) Service - Are you passionate about supporting your local community? Wigan Councils Local Kitchen, Transport and Road Safety (LTRS) Service is recruiting for a variety of rewarding roles that help people of all ages feel safe, supported, and well cared for. Join Local Kitchen to prepare and serve nutritious meals to pupils across the borough, or become a Home to School Passenger Assistant, ensuring children travel to and from school safely and positively. Support adults with additional needs as a Driver or Passenger Assistant in Adult Social Care Transport, helping them access vital services with dignity and comfort. Or play a key role in road safety as part of our School Crossing Patrol, guiding children and families safely across roads each day. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, there’s a place for you to make a real impact. Leigh Sports Village (Leigh Event only) Leigh Sports Village is a pioneering multi-sector development situated between Manchester and Liverpool, just a few minutes off the A580 and the M6. The village provides state of the art facilities for sport, physical activity, education, health, and leisure that serves the whole community. The centrepiece of the development is a 12,000-capacity stadium, home to professional rugby league team Leigh Leopards and Manchester United Women’s and Under 21’s football teams. Our campus also hosts Leigh Sports Village Arena, which is the region’s premier artificial grass sports complex, Leigh Harriers & Athletics Club which boasts full-sized athletics track, Leigh Leisure Centre and our latest addition to the complex Leigh Youth Hub, which was created by young people, for young people. Just a short walk away you will find the Hide Coffee House in the heart of Pennington Flash, the first national nature reserve in GM. We offer a wide range of exciting job roles in the leisure, sport and culture sector. Plus, opportunities in catering, marketing, hospitality and youth services. Roles they are looking to recruit include: Gym instructors; Gardeners; Building Managers; Football coaches; Youth Workers; Funding bid writers; Project Support (Project Management); Match Day Stewards Security Catering and Hospitality BeWell - The BeWell Team have a range of roles and are committed to support the health and wellbeing of our residents across the Wigan Borough. Whether this be supporting our youngest residents embark on their first swimming lesson or supporting individuals and community groups with existing exercise and wellbeing programmes. We pride ourselves on offering an extensive and diverse range of physical activities to support our residents and encourage everyone to get active and achieve a healthier lifestyle and increase sport participation. The Early Years and Childcare Team will attend all these exciting Recruitment Events, they will be sharing: - All the local Nursery and Childcare vacancies across the borough. How you could become a Nursery Worker, work in a Pre School, work in a Before and After School Club, be a Play Work Assistant or even a Nursery Manager. Outline the Career Pathway you could take and where this could lead you detailing all the training, Apprenticeships and qualifications you could enrol in. How you can develop your career in this area of work (maybe you already have childcare qualifications). The details of our Step into Childcare/Safari Days taster sessions in nurseries, how you can experience first-hand what it’s really like to be working in those settings and how fun and rewarding it can be. How to become a Childminder and work in your home, looking after children so much more than babysitting! PLUS Our experts will also be on hand to answer all your questions about the new and existing Childcare and Nursery Entitlements, to make sure you are getting what you are entitled to. Employment Pathways & Apprenticeships - The Employment Pathways & Apprenticeship team work closely with teams and services across the Council to develop and co-ordinate a range of programmes that identify and support our future workforce. There are lots of different programmes and apprenticeship opportunities being delivered across the Council and we can support you to find the right opportunity, depending on your needs. Whether work experience, college placements, student internships or looking for an apprenticeship opportunity, come and have a chat about how to get involved. WorkWell Workwell offers support to individuals who are facing health-related work barriers. Whether you’re currently employed, recently unemployed, or self-employed, we can help you: Connect with community resources: Access a network of support services within the Wigan Borough community. Address health challenges: Get support to overcome health barriers that may be affecting your employment. Access personalised support: Work closely with an experienced work and health coach. Improve your overall wellbeing: Enhance your mental and physical health while pursing your employment goals. WorkWell is open to individuals living in Wigan Borough, or registered with a local GP, who are: Employed or self-employed, and experiencing mental health challenges or musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions that may affect their ability to do their job. Employed or self-employed, and at risk of unemployment due to poor health. Recently unemployed, and whose unemployment was significantly impacted by health issues. Living with neurodiverse conditions and facing challenges in work. Invest in Wigan Team - Do you have an idea for a great business, or have you recently started trading? Then come and talk to Wigan Councils’ Invest in Wigan Team. Our Business Growth and Investment Officers are perfectly placed to support your business aspirations become a reality, providing pre and post business support, guidance and advice. With our network of contacts within the Council and within external partner organisations (including The Business Growth Company, Inventya and Build a Business), we can make some quick connections and put you in touch with the right people. Civil Service - Advice & guidance which will introduce residents to the work of the Government, the role of Civil Servants, the Ways you can join the Civil Service and the benefits of a career plus details of local jobs available within various civil service departments. Aspiring Futures - Offering support to those who are not in education, employment or training and signpost: Adult Learning and Skills Wigan Council’s Adult Learning and Skills team offers a range of accessible, high-quality courses for residents aged 19 and over. Whether individuals are looking to gain new skills, return to education, or take the next step in their career, the courses are designed to support personal growth, improve job prospects, and build stronger communities. In addition to the general course offer: The team also offer introductory and non-qualification sessions in community venues and offer additional support for residents: Are you in low-paid, low-skilled, or insecure work and looking to progress? If you're over 18, employed or self-employed, and living or working in Greater Manchester, our free In Work Progression service can help! We offer personalised 1:1 support to help you gain new skills, increase your hours, or move into a better job. From CV help and job applications to training advice and career planning, we’re here to support your next step. Do you speak English as a second language? The ESOL Advice Service will be attending all the Recruitment Events, so come and visit our stand! The ESOL Coordinator for Wigan Council will be available to schedule you in for an ESOL assessment, and give advice on how to improve your English, and find an ESOL course to suit your needs. If you would like free, impartial advice and support to find free adult learning courses, training for a new job or volunteering opportunities then you can speak to our team. They can help you to find information on improving your skills and find courses and sessions suitable for you. Plus volunteering opportunities tables... Wigan Borough Libraries, Thrive CIC (AM only), Transport for Sick Children (AM only), Tenants Voice and Engagement Team, Communities Team, Rebuild with Hope (AM only), Family Hub, Wigan and Leigh Hospice (Leigh AM only), Age UK Wigan Borough (AM only), Citizens Advice Bureau (AM only) and Home Starts (PM only) With exciting opportunities, other tables include... The Army Ingeus We Are Footprint (PM only) The RAF (AM only) Calculate your take home pay. 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They are back! In collaboration with the Department of Work and Pensions and the NHS, Wigan Council are excited to announce that our Community Recruitment Events are coming to a venue near you!
It takes a broad variety of skills to make a difference to the people of Wigan Borough. With exciting roles in health, care, leisure, the community and more, we hope we have something for everyone. Come and find out about our opportunities, whether that be paid or voluntary, in a relaxed and friendly environment. There will also be services on hand to assist with digital support and adult learning options.
There will be presentations running in the morning and afternoon to find out more about free adult learning courses and technical support. Our Tech Mate volunteers will be available throughout the event offering digital support.
The events will be held at:
The Edge Wigan, Riveredge, Wigan WN3 5AB
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Quiet hour session 9:30 10:30
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Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way, Leigh WN7 4JY
Thursday 11th September 2025
Quiet hour session 9:30 10:30
*The quiet sessions are now fully booked*
We are pleased to announce our NHS partners will also be attending the events, here is an example of some of the roles we will be showcasing around Health and Care:
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh - Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Streetscene - Cleansing works, litter picking, emptying street bins, town centre works, road sweeping, grounds maintenance and much more
For more information contact The Resourcing Team at: jobadverts@wigan.gov.uk
Location
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Job ID
1659
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This section brings together everything you need to succeed - from guidance on writing an authentic application to and understanding how to use AI responsibly.
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Across Greater Manchester’s local authorities, we want to hear your genuine experiences, skills and motivations, expressed in your own words.
To keep our recruitment process fair and inclusive, please complete your application personally and follow the instructions carefully. AI can be used to support you - for example, to help structure your answers or as a reasonable adjustment - but your application should still reflect your authentic voice. If you do use AI as a support tool, a brief explanation helps us ensure an equitable selection process.
Applications that depend too heavily on AI‑generated content may not progress to shortlisting.
This guidance outlines acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI, along with suggestions for using it in a way that supports you while keeping your application true to you.
What Is AI and How Do We Use It Across Greater Manchester?
AI refers to technology that can create or refine content, such as text, ideas, summaries, or planning. It can help improve productivity, problem-solving, and creativity.
We’re open to using innovative digital tools where they can help us work smarter and deliver better services for our residents. However, every use of AI is carefully considered to make sure it is ethical, responsible, and aligned with public-sector values.
When it comes to recruitment, we take a human-centred approach.
This means:
A trained hiring manager reads every application
Shortlisting is based on objective criteria required for the job
Interviews are conducted in person or via teams by the hiring manager for the role
All hiring decisions are made by hiring managers, not algorithms
AI does not make decisions in our recruitment process and our managers are being upskilled to spot AI in applications, particularly when this might have been used in a way that doesn’t feel genuine. If something in an application raises a question or concern, we will test this out with assessments or at the interview stage to confirm authenticity.
Our aim isn’t to catch anyone out but to make sure we’re getting to know the real you, giving every candidate a fair chance and finding the right person for the role.
Using AI in Your Application
When it comes to job applications, what matters most to us is you. We want to see your personality, your experience, and what excites you about joining our team.
We recognise that AI can be a helpful tool to support accessibility during the application process. If you choose to use AI for support, please read the instructions carefully and make sure your application is written in your own words, reflecting your genuine skills, knowledge, experience and enthusiasm.
We’re looking forward to hearing your story.
How to use AI Effectively and Responsibly
Your application is your chance to show us:
Who you are
What you can bring
The values you hold
Why you want to make a difference
AI can help you organise your thoughts or improve clarity but it cannot express your unique voice, experiences, or motivations.
AI is most helpful when used to:
Help you structure the information you are providing to evidence the criteria
Give examples of how to use STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
Proof-read to highlight grammar or spelling errors
Provide inspiration if you're finding it difficult to find the right words to explain something
But remember: your honesty, lived experience, and motivations are irreplaceable.
Do’s and Don’ts for Using AI in the Recruitment Process
Do:
Use AI as a supportive tool, not a replacement
Ask AI to help tidy up your writing or clarify structure
Use it to brainstorm examples, then rewrite them in your own voice
Reflect on AI suggestions and adapt them to match your experience
Use AI to help with research, but express your understanding yourself
Don’t:
Copy and paste AI-generated content directly into your application
Let AI exaggerate or invent experience you do not have
Rely on generic statements that don’t reflect the specific role requirements
Remove your individuality, we want to hear your voice
