Help to Work scheme for long-term unemployed launches
28 April 2014
New measures to help the long-term unemployed back into work begin today [28 April 2014], as the government continues its push toward its goal of full employment.
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
New measures to help the long-term unemployed back into work begin today [28 April 2014], as the government continues its push toward its goal of full employment.
The Help to Work scheme will give Jobcentre staff a new range of options to support the ‘hardest to help’ get off benefits and into work. Jobcentre advisers will tailor back-to-work plans for individuals according to the particular barriers to work they may have.
The new measures include intensive coaching, a requirement to meet with the Jobcentre Plus adviser every day, or taking part in unpaid community work placements for up to six months so claimants build the skills needed to secure a full-time job.
Those who refuse to do so can have their benefits reduced. A number of charities, including the Salvation Army, are refusing to back the scheme.
Those who fail to participate in the scheme will face potential sanctions that could see them lose their benefits for a period of time.
New measures to help the long-term unemployed back into work begin today [28 April 2014], as the government continues its push toward its goal of full employment.
The Help to Work scheme will give Jobcentre staff a new range of options to support the ‘hardest to help’ get off benefits and into work. Jobcentre advisers will tailor back-to-work plans for individuals according to the particular barriers to work they may have.
The new measures include intensive coaching, a requirement to meet with the Jobcentre Plus adviser every day, or taking part in unpaid community work placements for up to six months so claimants build the skills needed to secure a full-time job.
Those who refuse to do so can have their benefits reduced. A number of charities, including the Salvation Army, are refusing to back the scheme.
Those who fail to participate in the scheme will face potential sanctions that could see them lose their benefits for a period of time.
