100 jobs as work coaches up for grabs in county
MORE than 100 new work coach vacancies at the Jobcentre have been made available in Leicestershire.
Thousands of new recruits will be deployed to towns across the country to help get the best out of people and make sure they have the support they need to get back into work.
They will deliver new flagship programmes, such as the £2 billion kickstart scheme, a key part of the government’s plan for jobs, which puts young people receiving benefits first in line for new, high-quality, six-month roles provided by employers from all sectors.
The placements give them a wage for the duration and the chance to build their experience and professional networks.
Increased support for 40,000 job seekers of all ages will also be available through DWP’s sectorbased work academy placements, which received a £17 million funding boost this summer and will help people learn skills through a mixture of work experience and training.
Work coaches will also offer vital retraining to people looking to start a new career, and support for those who need to update their skills and CV, or simply prepare for an interview.
Minister for Employment Mims Davies said: “Our DWP work coaches are at the forefront of this economic recovery.
“They are in our local communities working day in day out to help people get back on their feet - and our work coaches here in Leicestershire are a key part of our national effort to push into recovery.
“Whether you want to retrain, get some advice on your next steps, or check you’re getting all the support that is available to get you back into work – they are always willing to go that extra mile and make a real difference in people’s lives.
“So if you want to help Leicestershire bounce back even stronger, and think you have got what it takes to support people in your local community, then please don’t miss this opportunity and apply today.”
To find out more about the roles, goto:dwp jobs-work coachmicro site. co.uk/ vacancies