Over 500,000 jobseekers have been supported to find work through their jobcentre as government meets its target, helping to grow the economy including around 600 people in North West Norfolk.
In January, the government set the target of supporting 500,000 jobseekers through the jobcentre and into employment by the end of June.
Unemployment now stands at an almost 50 year low with 627,000 more people in payroll employment compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Thérèse Coffey said:
When people needed jobs and the economy needed workers, we stepped up our efforts to connect jobseekers with employers and have delivered on our target to get 500,000 more people into work in less than six months.
Our ABC approach to help people get Any job first, a Better job next and into a Career is off to a flying start. With people in jobs, we can move to the next stage – helping them progress in-work and boost their earnings.
Minister for Employment, Mims Davies MP said:
After this huge success, we’re determined to get everyone, at any age or career stage, the support they need to get back into work.
We’re stepping up our targeted support for older workers, those living with health conditions and for people who have been out of work for more than 12 months, ensuring everyone can find a job that’s right for them, earn a wage and have the opportunity to progress.
As part of “Way to Work”, rules for job-ready claimants were changed, requiring them to broaden their job search after one month to include sectors new to them.
The Department for Work and Pensions also worked with employers to short-circuit their recruitment practices. In King's Lynn the JobCentre Plus has held hospitality and other job fairs which James attend where hiring managers and jobseekers linked up with interviews carried out on the spot.
Following the success of the jobs drive, ministers have renewed a focus on supporting in-work progression for workers across the country through the national network of jobcentres.
In addition, the Department for Work and Pensions is focused on supporting the long-term unemployed, older workers and those with health conditions to find work, helping the UK maximise employment and supporting economic growth.
