This was a supporting detail page of the main policy document.
We introduced Help to Work on 28 April 2014 to help those who have completed the Work Programme and still not found a job move into work. Help to Work gives 3 options of intensive support to help the long-term unemployed into work. Intensive Jobcentre support (Mandatory Intervention Regime) This is for claimants with multiple or complex barriers to work. The Jobcentre Plus work coach will spend more time with the claimant looking at how to tailor back-to-work support. They will have more flexibility to:
send people on training schemes
refer people to other local services which may help remove barriers to work
cover costs to remove barriers to work, such as initial travel costs or suitable clothes for a job interview
Daily work search reviews (attending the Jobcentre every day) This is for claimants who would benefit from regular support with looking for jobs. The claimant will attend their Jobcentre every day for a meeting with their work coach. The meeting will look at:
progress made in looking for work
how they can improve their skills
The daily meetings could last for up to 3 months. Community Work Placements This is for claimants whose lack of work experience may be holding them back from finding a job. Their work coach may ask them to take part in a work placement that will also benefit the local community. The purpose is to give the claimant skills and experience within the work place. The placements will be for up to 6 months for up to 30 hours a week. The claimant will also receive at least 4 hours job searching support each week to help turn the work experience into full time employment. Read more about Community Work Placements Case studies Following a long period of unemployment after leaving college, a Community Work Placement helped Lee find a permanent job After 5 months on a Community Work Placement, Leon’s perseverance paid off and he was offered a full-time job with a parcel delivery firm.. Claimants who do not take part in the Help to Work scheme Claimants who do not take part in the Help to Work scheme when asked to by their work coach could lose their benefits for a period of time.