Jobcentre Plus Staff

Select Committee

Carers Trust, St George’s University of London, Alek-Zander Chullan-Hoyte, Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Work and Pensions, and Department for Work and Pensions

Oral Evidence Apr. 24 2024

Committee: Work and Pensions Committee (Department: Department for Work and Pensions)

Found: How do we make sure that if a young adult carer is identified, say through the jobcentre, they are

Deposited Papers

Apr. 23 2024

Source Page: I. Universal Credit guidance April 2024 [update of previous guidance, deposited Oct 2023, DEP2023-0791]. 204 docs. II. Letter dated 15/04/2023 from Jo Churchill MP to to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding documents for deposit in the House libraries. Incl. file list at Annex 1. 9p.
Document: 164._Suicide_or_self-harm_DWP_Six_Point_Plan_Framework_V10_.pdf (PDF)

Found: Social Me dia Manager for action in accordance with the DWP S ocial M edia Six Point Plan and the Jobcentre

Deposited Papers

Apr. 23 2024

Found: Universal Credit staff may also notice: • errors o n completed online or paper applica tion

Deposited Papers

Apr. 23 2024

Source Page: I. Universal Credit guidance April 2024 [update of previous guidance, deposited Oct 2023, DEP2023-0791]. 204 docs. II. Letter dated 15/04/2023 from Jo Churchill MP to to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding documents for deposit in the House libraries. Incl. file list at Annex 1. 9p.
Document: 080._Homelessness_and_at_risk_of_Homelessness_V15.0_.pdf (PDF)

Found: hostel, they can us e the hoste l address or, in exceptional circumstances, they can use their local jobcentre

Deposited Papers

Apr. 23 2024

Source Page: I. Universal Credit guidance April 2024 [update of previous guidance, deposited Oct 2023, DEP2023-0791]. 204 docs. II. Letter dated 15/04/2023 from Jo Churchill MP to to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding documents for deposit in the House libraries. Incl. file list at Annex 1. 9p.
Document: 171._Switching_off_work_availability_and_work_related_activities_V19.pdf (PDF)

Found: Some claimants may wish to do work -related activity, with jobcentre support, such as voluntary work

Deposited Papers

Apr. 23 2024

Found: any contract for childcare is between the parent and the childcare provider and must not involve Jobcentre

Deposited Papers

Apr. 23 2024

Source Page: I. Universal Credit guidance April 2024 [update of previous guidance, deposited Oct 2023, DEP2023-0791]. 204 docs. II. Letter dated 15/04/2023 from Jo Churchill MP to to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding documents for deposit in the House libraries. Incl. file list at Annex 1. 9p.
Document: 116._New_Style_ESA_and_UC_dual_claims_V5.0.pdf (PDF)

Found: Claimants must self -report any earnings in respect of their New Style ESA to Jobcentre Plus.

Deposited Papers

Apr. 23 2024

Found: Staff can find more information regarding the R apid Response Service Support available in their

Written Question

Employment: Women

Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Asked by: Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help support women in Hornsey and Wood Green constituency to return to work after a career break.

Answered by Jo Churchill - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

Local Jobcentre teams are supporting residents into work and helping those in work to progress to higher paid jobs. We are working with local and national employers to help fill vacancies quickly, delivering Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs), recruitment days, Job Fairs, and work trials, all of which can help support women to return to work after a career break.

In addition, one to one support from a Work Coach and Contracted Employment Programmes, the department also offers help with CVs and employability skills, mentoring circles for people aged 50 plus and support with childcare costs. Where a Work Coach identifies a barrier to securing or progressing in employment, they can use the Flexible Support Fund (FSF) to procure clothing, tools, digital devices, and to help with travel to work costs.

In Haringey, we are working with the Construction Youth Trust to support more women into construction roles, with referrals made by Jobcentres across the borough, and funding available to support women who want to work in this sector.

To help facilitate signposting discussions with claimants, staff have access to a database of national and local support information, the District Provision Tool as well as the new Managed Jobs and Opportunities which ensures that claimants can access tailored support where required. This includes provision aimed at women across London such as Dress for Success, a service that supports women to improve their confidence when attending interviews and Smart Works, a UK charity that provides high quality interview clothes and interview training to unemployed women.

We are also working with Transport for London and the College of North East London on their Women into Transportation and Engineering provision. This provides two weeks of pre-employment training, covering CV writing, and workplace skills, plus a Smart Works coaching and styling appointment designed to give participants the confidence to apply for the roles offered within the programme

Departmental Publication (Policy paper)
Department for Work and Pensions

Apr. 22 2024

Source Page: The Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/****)
Document: (PDF)

Found: insight into emerging problems and successes, which can feed directly into guidance for operational staff

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