Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what initiatives she is taking to help get survivors of modern slavery into employment.

In England and Wales, the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract (MSVCC) provides adult victims of modern slavery who are identified through the National Referral Mechanism with a tailored package of support based on their individual needs. This includes a dedicated support worker to help victims access services that support their recovery.

If a victim has the right to work in the UK their MSVCC support worker can support them to engage with their nearest Jobcentre Plus, which can help them prepare for, find and stay in work. This may include access to a Work Coach who can offer tailored access to employment support.