Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 25 October 2010.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps Jobcentre Plus takes to assist women who do not have a full national insurance contribution record to re-enter the workplace.
The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the chief executive of Jobcentre Plus, Darra Singh. I have asked him to provide the hon. Member with the information requested.
Letter from Darra Singh:
The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your question asking what steps Jobcentre Plus takes to assist women who do not have a full national insurance contribution record to re-enter the work place. This is something that falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus.
Jobcentre Plus does not differentiate the support given to customers by way of their gender or national insurance contribution record. Customers wishing to re-enter the workplace can benefit from a range of help, including advice on jobsearch techniques, signposting to appropriate job-search channels, skills training and help with costs associated with returning to work. However, eligibility for these services is often dependant on the customer's circumstances, including the benefits they receive and the length of time they have been unemployed.
As a minimum, all customers have access to an extensive database of job vacancies and can access jobsearch support material either from their local Jobcentre or on-line via the DirectGov website.
Jobcentre Plus Personal Advisers provide support to customers, and partners of customers who are claiming a benefit, administered by Jobcentre Plus, or who are receiving Pension Credit. Personal Advisers work with each customer to agree a personalised return to work plan. This may include participation in one, or more, of our employment and training initiatives, providing help such as support with developing a CV, confidence building, work trials, or work-focused training.
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