'This country is brimming with bright, talented and hard-working people looking for good jobs'

Minister for Employment Jo Churchill MP reacts to today's speech by Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride, announcing the launch of a major new campaign, Recruit with Jobcentre Plus

Information for claimants:

Jobcentre Plus offices will be open on these days over the bank holiday weekend.

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We have created a new Disability Confident guide for managers in collaboration with @cipd to help employers recruit, retain, and foster the progression of disabled people and those with health conditions in the workplace

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Are you over 50 and out of work, or thinking about finding a new role more suited to your lifestyle?

#Jobhelp has tips and advice to help you know your options and find a job here ow.ly/MwSv50NNJ7v

#OlderWorkers

Today's Office for National Statistics (ONS) labour market figures show

- an employment rate of 75.0%
- an unemployment rate of 3.9%

Get help finding the right job for you from #JobHelp jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk

The total number of people in work is 33.2 million, 4.1 million higher today than it was in 2010

Find out how our Jobcentres could support you in your job search jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk/jobcentre-plus…

'Employment is up on the year, numbers of people on payrolls is at a record high, and inactivity is falling' - Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride

The tax cuts announced in #Budget2024 will
- Boost the labour force by 200,000
- Put £900 into the pockets of 27m working people

'So many more people will understand the opportunities they are going to bring to a workforce' - Matt Boyd, Founder of Exceptional Individuals on BBC The One Show

The Buckland Review of #Autism Employment sets out 19 recommendations to support #Autistic people to succeed in work

'With a healthy workforce we can tackle inactivity, grow the economy, and help people really unlock their full potential' - Minister for Employment Jo Churchill MP

The #OccupationalHealth Taskforce is part of the Government's drive to reduce inactivity levels and waiting times

A Sector-based Work Academy Programme gives jobseekers in England and Scotland the chance to learn new skills and secure employment

Lasting up to 6 weeks, #SWAPs are linked to a real vacancy with a guaranteed job interview at the end

Contact your Work Coach to find out more

#jobs #CivilService

#Diss Jobsfair on 12 March 2024 #jobs #employers

Job fairs are being held across the country this #NationalApprenticeshipWeek ! Work coaches are doing fantastic work collaborating with national and local employers to support people to secure employment, consider apprenticeships and progress in their career.

#NAW2024 #Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are an excellent way into work as you learn whilst you earn!

Find out more about #Apprenticeships and the latest opportunities from RateMyApprenticeship here: ow.ly/EyxK50NANGP

Search for more roles at #FindAJob here: ow.ly/zcYG50NANGT

#NAW2024

We will be getting involved with National Apprenticeship Week #NAW2024 between 5 – 11 February 2024

Follow us throughout the week for #Apprenticeship opportunities and information.

Visit #JCPCentralNAW for all our posts.

The Flexible Support Fund helps remove barriers to work

It can support with childcare costs while you’re in work, fund training for career development, help buy clothes for interviews and more

To find out if you’re eligible please speak to your Work Coach

Our plan is working ✅

Here’s #ThreeThingsThatMatter 👇🏼

If you claim certain benefits, including tax credits, you could automatically receive an extra £299 #CostOfLivingPayment ow.ly/w1Jp50PUHwp

#HelpForHouseholds

If you are looking for a new job, #FindAJob has over 100,000 vacancies listed.

Search by job type and location to see what is available in your area here: ow.ly/JZ9G50MmpRp

#JobSearch