Career Connect
16–24Up to 25 with EHCP
Free careers advice, CV help, applications and interview preparation for young people in Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral. Phone 0151 600 7700.
💼 Find a Job
Everything you need to look for your first job: build a CV, learn how to apply and stay safe, find local employers, and get support if you need it.
✔ Checked October 2026🧭 Start here
Most people follow these steps: make a CV, look for jobs, apply, then prepare for the interview. Start with whichever you need.
🤝 Help to find work
You don't have to do this on your own. These services can help with CVs, applications, interviews and support at work.
Jobcentre Plus work coaches
Disability Employment Advisers
Disability Employment Advisers at Jobcentre Plus help disabled people with job seeking, training and finding disability-friendly employers.
Access to Work
DisabilityGrant
Can pay for support at interviews and in work, such as a job coach, specialist equipment, or taxi fares if you can't use public transport.
Connect to Work
18+City region
Voluntary employment support for Liverpool City Region residents with a health condition or disability, or in certain other groups. Usually for 18+, and for 16–17 only in exceptional circumstances.
Supported internships
EHCP16–24
A year-long, work-based study programme with a job coach, for young people with an EHCP who want to move into paid work.
Disability-friendly employers
Disability Confident
How to spot employers who are committed to hiring and supporting disabled people.
📏 Working at 16 and 17
In England, young people must stay in education or training until they are 18. That doesn't mean you can't work. You can:
- work part-time while at college or school sixth form
- do an apprenticeship, which is a paid job with training
- work or volunteer for 20 hours or more a week while also doing part-time accredited training.
Talk it through: ask your school careers adviser or Career Connect which option suits you.