Trafford In Work is a personalised employment and wellbeing service for Trafford residents who are already in work and want to improve their career prospects, increase their earnings, and build longer-term job security.
The programme is delivered by the Growth Company alongside Trafford Council and forms part of a wider initiative to support economic inclusion and social mobility in Greater Manchester.
Support Tailored to You
Many people are working hard but still facing challenges such as low pay, insecure hours, or limited progression. Trafford In Work is designed to help people take positive next steps in work, while also helping employers create more confident, motivated, and productive teams. The programme supports people to build skills, strengthen confidence, access training, and improve wellbeing, with the wider aim of supporting economic inclusion and social mobility in Greater Manchester.
We provide advice and guidance to:
- People in Trafford who are currently in work and want to improve their earnings, career prospects, or job security.
- Residents on zero-hours contracts or in part-time or temporary work who want greater stability and progression.
- Employers in Trafford who want to support staff development, wellbeing, retention, and progression in the workplace.
Who Can Get Support?
Trafford In Work is delivered locally, with teams based in communities across the borough so they can work closely with residents and employers and help them take practical next steps. The programme is available to Trafford residents who are in work and to employers who want to support staff progression and wellbeing.
You may be eligible for Trafford In Work if you are:
- Aged 18 or over.
- Living in Trafford.
- Currently employed.
- Working in part-time, temporary, or zero-hours contract roles, or another form of low-wage work.
To find out more, email the team at traffordinwork[at]trafford.gov.uk or phone 0161 237 4453.
Support for Individuals
If you live in Trafford and are already in work, Trafford In Work can help you take the next step in your career. The programme is open to people aged 18 or over who live in Trafford and are currently employed, including those working part-time, temporarily, or on zero-hours contracts.
Support available for individuals includes:
- Access to training and skills courses to help you progress in work or prepare for a new opportunity.
- CV writing and job application support if you want to move into a different or better-paid role.
- Interview preparation to help you feel more confident applying for new opportunities.
- Confidence building and motivation support to help you take positive next steps.
- Health and wellbeing support as part of a joined-up approach to work and progression.
- In-work training courses to support long-term employment and professional development.
Support for Employers
Trafford In Work also helps Trafford-based employers support their staff to grow, progress, and thrive at work. The programme’s focus on skills, confidence, health and wellbeing, and long-term progression means employers can benefit from a stronger workforce while employees receive personalised support to succeed.
How Trafford In Work can support your business:
- Boost engagement and morale by helping staff access tailored support, training, and development opportunities.
- Increase retention and productivity by supporting employees to build confidence, motivation, and stability at work.
- Develop internal talent by helping staff grow in their current roles and prepare for progression.
- Promote wellbeing at work through support that recognises the connection between health, confidence, and performance.
- Strengthen your employee offer by investing in staff development and demonstrating your commitment to progression and support.
Trafford In Work FAQs
Trafford In Work is a programme delivered by The Growth Company alongside Trafford Council to help people in work improve their career prospects, increase earnings, and strengthen long-term job security through personalised employment, skills, and wellbeing support.
The service is open to people aged 18 or over who live in Trafford and are currently employed, including those on zero-hours contracts and those in part-time or temporary work.
Support includes training and skills courses, CV writing, job application support, interview preparation, confidence building, motivation support, health and wellbeing support, and in-work training for long-term development.
Trafford In Work can help employers support workforce development by giving staff access to progression, confidence building, training, and wellbeing support.
Yes. The programme is designed to help people explore options such as earning more money, increasing hours, moving onto a more stable contract, or switching careers.
Trafford In Work is part of the Working Well family, providing trusted support to help Greater Manchester residents advance in their careers. Our dedicated team understands the challenges you may face and will be with you every step of the way.
