Get Britain Working Measures 23 June 2011 Jo Cranston Central England Group
Overview of the Get Britain Working Measures Work Clubs - encouraging people who are out of work to exchange skills and share experiences, so that they can find employment; Work Together - developing work skills through volunteering ; Work Experience - helping young people gain insight into the world of work New Enterprise Allowance - supporting unemployed people who wish to move off benefits into self-employment; Enterprise Clubs - a way of encouraging people who are out of work to exchange skills, share experience, and work through their business ideas; and Sector-based work academies comprising of pre-employment training, work experience placements and guaranteed job interviews (to be launched August 2011). 2
Work Clubs - encouraging people who are out of work to share skills and experience Work Clubs provide people with a place to meet to share experiences, find opportunities, make contacts and get support to help them in their return to work We will provide practical advice on establishing or supporting a Work Club, and with your help, encourage innovation and partnership working to make the most of local resources and expertise The content of each Work Club will vary according to local needs, but could include: providing people with an insight into a particular industry/sector; visits to workplaces; and/or employment focused sessions on recruitment methods and interview techniques Our advisers will signpost customers to local Work Clubs where they are available 3
Work Together - developing skills through volunteering Volunteering is a way of improving people s employment prospects whilst they are looking for work We will give people more information about volunteering if they are interested and signpost them to: local organisations that have agreed to support unemployed people; on-line support; and specific opportunities in their communities is working with employers in the voluntary and community sector locally to ensure more opportunities are available to the unemployed particularly opportunities which will help people develop new skills 4
Work Experience offering greater insight into the world of work A lack of understanding of the working world may be a significant barrier to finding and sustaining employment We want to work with employers to offer young, unemployed people the opportunity to overcome this barrier through 2 8 weeks Work Experience For those who lack work experience, the chance to undertake real work and adjust to the routines and habits of working life can significantly improve their employment prospects 5
New Enterprise Allowance support for customers to start their own business The New Enterprise Allowance provides help for unemployed people who want to start their own business Business mentors from the local community will provide guidance and support as customers develop their business idea and through the early stages of trading Once a customer has demonstrated a viable business idea and is ready to register as self-employed they can: get a weekly allowance at the same level as their JSA payments for 3 months, and then at half that rate for a further 3 months also apply for loan up to 1,000 to help with start-up costs 6
Enterprise Clubs encouraging people who are interested in self employment to share skills and experience Places where unemployed people interested in self-employment can meet to exchange skills, make contacts with like-minded individuals, share experiences, receive support and encourage each other to work through their business ideas. We are keen to encourage local businesses and partnerships to get involved in the development and operation of Enterprise Clubs so that unemployed people interested in self-employment can learn from their knowledge and experience We will provide practical advice to those wanting to establish or support Enterprise Clubs and our advisers will signpost customers to local Enterprise Clubs where available The content of each Enterprise Club will vary, but could include: the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and self-employed people financial, legal, market and business advice; and/or office services (including internet access) advice on benefits of self-employment and in-work support 7
Sector-based work academies Combining sector-specific training with a work experience placement and a guaranteed job interview with an employer in that sector Targeted at customers close to the labour market to help them find work Established in sectors with high volumes of entry-level jobs and current vacancies Lasting for a maximum of six weeks, with the individual remaining on benefit and receiving additional support with travel and childcare costs if required Be accredited leading to units on the Qualifications and Credit Framework as appropriate to the entry requirements for intended jobs in those sectors 8
Sources of further information for employers and other partners The DWP Get Britain Working website includes information on : Work Clubs; Work Together; Work Experience and links to further information on the Business Link website; New Enterprise Allowance; Enterprise Clubs; and Sector-based work academies A central e-mail box is managed by DWP for interested parties to submit enquiries - getbritainworking@dwp.gsi.gov.uk 9
JCP Support Contract 10 Version 3.0
Improving Job Search Modules Aimed primarily at JSA customers (but open to all the contract s customers) with moderate support needs to become active in effective job search; REALISTIC JOBS FOR ME - 1 day (6 hours) Develop the customers belief in their ability to work, develop a positive attitude DOING EFFECTIVE JOBSEARCH - half day (3 hours)- Transferable skills, goals, Strengths/weaknesses FINDING AND GETTING JOBS - half day to two days depending on level of assistance required (3-12 hours) Find realistic vacancies, complete CV s/letters/application Forms, prepare for Interviews SKILLS FOR WORK- half day to two days depending on level of assistance required (3-12 hours) Interpersonal skills, telephone techniques, understanding the need for good presentation skills, developing IT skills, managing money JOBSEARCH SUPPORT CENTRE - up to 6 weeks flexible, agreed access per customer, as required, i.e. drop-in facility available, timetabled attendance, etc Access to resources such as e-mail, phones, stationary, coaching support and advise, job search sessions, job Fair/Recruitment days 11
In addition to the Improving Job search Modules, Lone Parents, Partners and Carers will be able to access the following modules; VOCATIONAL TRAINING - to help customers acquire and/or update work-related skills to enable them to return effectively to the labour market following absence due to caring responsibilities. LAUNCH PAD - a short programme designed to encourage Lone Parents, Partners, and Carers furthest away from the labour market to engage with and NDLP. KEEPING THE JOB Working with a Support worker to identify needs both Pre & Post Employment, improve levels of employability and the ability to sustain work. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Job search support for newly unemployed (non-professional) Elements of the Rapid Response Service 12
Design of the contract is based on consultation with each District to determine requirements Suppliers have been awarded contracts based on their demonstration and commitment to deliver high quality provision Advisers will select from a menu of options to provide support tailored to meet the needs of individuals in their journey back to work, or closer to work The contract is flexible so that the provision delivered can evolve to meet the changing needs of local areas 13
Work Choice Work Choice is designed to ensure that disabled people with more complex support needs that could not be met through other employment support provision, have access to the right support to help them prepare for, enter and retain employment (including self-employment). Work Choice customers get consistent, quality support from providers based on their individual needs. The support will help them find work, progress in the workplace and ultimately, where it is appropriate for the individual, move into open unsupported employment.. The primary referral route into Work Choice is through Disability Employment Advisers. The Department expects that Work Choice prime providers will help around 9,000 disabled people into work per annum 14
Funding Model The funding model for Work Choice is more outcome-driven than that used in previous programmes. But it also provides an appropriate level of funding to support customers where progression into open unsupported employment may not be appropriate. The Department is using three key outcome indicators to measure the success of Work Choice. Minimum expectations are that: 55 per cent of new participants get supported employment placement; 30 per cent of participants move to unsupported employment; and 60 per cent of participants who have obtained unsupported employment will continue in that employment for at least 26 out of 30 weeks. 15
Modules The Work Choice programme is designed as a four-stage, modular, specialist provision. The four stages are: Referral; Module One - Work Entry Support; Module Two Short to Medium Term In Work Support Module Three - Longer Term In Work Support. Module One - Work Entry Support Module One prepares participants for taking up work within 6 months. Activities within Module One will include creating a development plan assessing and tailoring support to meet their needs job search support and advice personal and job-skills support, confidence and capacity building to ensure job goal is attainable Module Two Short to Medium Term In Work Support Module Two will last for up to 2 years once the participant has found work of at least 16 hours per week but still needs support. The provider will agree with the participant and the employer the support needed to help the move into unsupported employment where appropriate. Module Three - Longer Term In Work Support. Module Three will provide ongoing support where this would help. There is no time limit. The focus is on helping to provide a stable working environment The support offered in this module is a continuation from module 2 and will focus on the participant s continued development. 16
Eligibility To be eligible, a customer must be of working age and disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Suitability Suitable candidates for Work Choice experience complex employment support needs arising primarily from their disability; AND have barriers in work that cannot be overcome through workplace adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010 and/or Access to Work support; AND likely to need longer-term support in work as well as help with finding work; AND cannot be helped through other DWP programmes AND following Module One, expect to be able to work for a minimum of 16 hours or more per week. 17
Access to Work Support Access to Work is a specialist disability programme delivered by Jobcentre Plus to help disabled people take up or retain paid work. Application for support is made by individual disabled people (not employers) who are entering, or already in, paid work including self-employment. The programme can support costs faced by a disabled person or their employer beyond what is reasonable for an employer to meet. This may include the costs of adapting equipment, providing special equipment or software, providing a support worker or paying for the additional costs incurred by a disabled person in travelling to work. Employers are required to share some of the costs of Access to Work support for disabled people they have employed for at least six weeks. 18
The Work Programme 19
The Work Programme Unified welfare to work programme Supporting those at risk of long term unemployment Delivered by private and third sector providers Launch in June national coverage by July Many innovative features 20
1. A universal programme Available to the full range of customer groups Over 500,000 customers a year expected to join Incentives to help all customers through differential pricing 21
A universal programme Customer Groups Time for referral Referral Type JSA customers aged 25+ From 12 months Mandatory JSA customers aged 18-24 From 9 months Mandatory JSA customers who have recently moved from Incapacity Benefit From 3 months Mandatory JSA customers who are seriously disadvantaged in the labour market All Employment Support Allowance customers From 3 months At any time Mandatory or Voluntary depending on circumstance Voluntary Employment Support Allowance (income related) customers who are placed in the Work Related Activity Group When customers are expected to be fit for work within 3 months Mandatory All Income Support and Incapacity Benefit customers (England only) At any time Voluntary 22
2. Payment by results No service fee Small attachment fee per customer, during first three years of contract Incentives to help all customers groups using differential pricing Payment for jobs will be based on sustained employment 23
3. Incentive for sustained job outcomes Payment ( ) Attach hment Fee Job Outcome Payment 26 weeks 52 weeks Sustainment payments Start on Programme Job Start Start of additional weeks in work Time on Programme 24
3. Incentive for sustained job outcomes Maximum payments 15,000 9,600 14,000 13,000 12,000 11,000 10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 2,200 1,200 400 1. JSA 18-24 5,000 2,800 1,200 1,200 400 400 5,000 4,700 2,300 1,200 1,000 1,200 3,500 400 400 600 600 4. JSA 2. JSA 25+ 3. JSA Ex-IB 5. ESA 6. ESA Flow seriously volunteers disadvantaged 7. ESA Ex-IB Sustainment payments Job outcome payment Attachment fee 25
4. Freedom for providers to design programme Providers free to innovate Black box approach Providers encouraged to involve other sectors in their partnership network 26
5. A long term programme Programme lasts up to two years for the customer Contracts due to last 5 years Payments for sustained jobs continue for up to 2 years 27
6. Avoid paying for do nothing outcomes Will only pay for a job outcome for an individual after 6 months in work Providers have to beat do nothing outcomes to keep contracts 28
7. Incentives for performance At least two competing providers in every area We will shift market share from worse to better performers and pay bonuses for best performers 29
8. Making sure providers help all customers Providers have to set out minimum service standard for all customers Details will be given to all customers on referral 30
9. Procurement through new Framework New Framework of prime contractors Includes third sector and public sector organisations Allows new programmes to be delivered quickly 31
Work Programme Contract Package Area and Preferred bidders Shetland Isles 8 Scotland Working Links & Ingeus 5 North East Avanta & Ingeus 6 Merseyside, Halton, Cumbria and Lancashire A4e & Ingeus 18 North East Yorkshire and the Humber G4S & Newcastle College 7 North, West and Greater Manchester, Cheshire & Warrington Avanta, G4S & Seetec 16 West Yorkshire BEST & Ingeus 15 Coventry, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and The Marches Employability and Skills Group & Serco C CUMBRIA & LANCASHIRE 17 South Yorkshire A4e & Serco 2 East Midlands A4e & Ingeus 14 Birmingham, Solihull & the Black Country FourstaR, Pertemps People Development Group & Newcastle College 13 Wales Working Links & Rehab 1 East of England Ingeus & Seetec 3 West London Ingeus, Reed & Maximus 12 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and West of England Rehab & JHP Group Ltd 4 East London A4e, Careers Development Group & Seetec 11 Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset Prospect Services & Working Links 32 *Numbers refer to the Contract Package Area number 9 Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight A4e & Maximus 10 Surrey, Sussex & Kent Avanta & G4S
In conclusion Real innovation Powerful incentive to help people into work With other welfare reforms real chance of success 33
European Social Funded Provision - DWP 2007-2011 Existing contracts all finish by 13 July 2011 2011-2013 New specification awaiting sign off by Ministers Will then be published through DWP Internet site to the Framework Providers New Provision should hopefully start December 2011 34