Asked by: Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of employing an Armed Forces Champion at every Jobcentre.
Answered by Mims Davies - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
As part of the Armed Forces Covenant the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiatives which help current and former Armed Forces personnel and their families. This includes the role of the Armed Forces Champion in every Jobcentre Plus District, who provide specialist support to members of the Armed Forces community and build Work Coach capability in our Jobcentres. Armed Forces Champions develop and maintain joint working relationships, provide specialist support to all Jobcentre staff and act as the first point of contact in communities for organisations and services.
Although there is no specific assessment carried out, the Department regularly evaluates the role to ensure we deliver the best service possible and we have had, and continue to receive positive feedback from customers and external stakeholders regarding their experience of working with Armed Forces Champions.
Written Evidence Mar. 14 2024
Inquiry: Human Rights at WorkFound: The Top Salaries Review Body and the Armed Forces Pay Review Body was set up in 1971,2 and the Nurses
Mar. 14 2024
Source Page: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 590, 14 March 2024Found: Changes to Appendix Armed Forces 5.37 The Armed Forces Rules are being re -structured and simplified
Mar. 14 2024
Source Page: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 590, 14 March 2024Found: Chan ges to Appendix Armed Forces 5.37 The Armed Forces Rules are being re -structured and simplified
Mar. 14 2024
Source Page: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 590, 14 March 2024Found: Chan ges to Appendix Armed Forces 5.37 The Armed Forces Rules are being re -structured and simplified
Mar. 14 2024
Source Page: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 590, 14 March 2024Found: Changes to Appendix Armed Forces 5.37 The Armed Forces Rules are being re -structured and simplified
Mentions:
1: Tom Pursglove (Con - Corby) forces partner route—which includes the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Army, including the Brigade - Speech Link
Mar. 13 2024
Source Page: Student finance application forms and notes for new 2024 to 2025 full-time studentsFound: UK Armed Forces serving outside England • A dependent parent living with either: -A child who is a
Asked by: Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Going Forward into Employment initiative for veterans.
Answered by Johnny Mercer - Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Minister for Veterans' Affairs)
Regular updates on a range of veteran specific initiatives, including Going Forward into Employment, are published as part of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan 6 monthly report and in the Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report.
The latest updates report that over 200 veterans have been employed in the Civil Service through Going Forward into Employment, and over 1,000 Civil Service jobs secured through the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
This is matched by the all-time high of veterans’ employment in the UK, with 89% employed within six months of leaving service when engaging with available support.
Mar. 12 2024
Source Page: Historical signing at the Horse GuardsFound: On 6 March 2024, Lidl GB signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) at the iconic Horse Guards in London