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Jobcentre Plus
Programme Definition

Supporting people of working age who are looking for work and helping them to find employment by developing and matching their skills with the needs of local businesses.

Provides a free service to all business sectors for the recruitment of staff enabling the advertising of vacancies, discussion of staffing needs and the provision of suitable applicants.

Employer Benefits

  • Free recruitment service
  • Easy access to advice and guidance on recruitment and employment legislation.
  • Free advertising of vacancies throughout the UK and Europe - we manage the largest jobs website in Europe
  • Access to a local Vacancy Service Manager to ensure employers needs are met
  • Advice, guidance and financial support on the Disability Discrimination Act
  • Work Trials - providing an opportunity for employers to get to know (for up to 15 days) the jobseeker and how they work, rather than relying on a short interview

Young Person Benefits

  • Help and support to find a job
  • Access to training, career advice and support
  • A Personal Adviser to provide support if going on the New Deal for Young People
  • Signposting to other agencies who can help the person back into work
  • Work Trials enabling receipt of benefits while trying out a new job (expenses paid)

 

 
 
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