Many people who use Jobcentres have multiple and complex needs, which can act as barriers to them securing employment. Too often, issues that prevent people from finding jobs go unaddressed. Jobcentres and Jobcentre staff will not be able to address these barriers on their own. If DWP is serious about increasing employment, it will need to look beyond employment support and integrate Jobcentres with other services and providers. The voluntary and community sector can help Jobcentres provide m...

Many people who use Jobcentres have multiple and complex needs, which can act as barriers to them securing employment. Too often, issues that prevent people from finding jobs go unaddressed. Jobcentres and Jobcentre staff will not be able to address these barriers on their own. If DWP is serious about increasing employment, it will need to look beyond employment support and integrate Jobcentres with other services and providers. The voluntary and community sector can help Jobcentres provide more holistic support and can help to reach people who Jobcentres have historically failed. Some Jobcentres already build good partnerships with local org Type: conclusion | Number: 24 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: Partially accept DWP recognises the invaluable part played by the voluntary and community sector in supporting customers alongside DWP and agrees that forming a more coherent view of the current position is useful. As part of the extensive engagement we are