DWP offering more 'guaranteed jobs' for Universal Credit claimants

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DWP has announced that its Youth Guarantee jobs scheme is being rolled out nationwide

Tens of thousands of young Universal Credit claimants are set to be offered a "guaranteed" six-month job placement in a sweeping overhaul of the benefits system.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed its Jobs Guarantee scheme will be rolled out nationally across England, Scotland, and Wales from the end of November, following a successful pilot. The initiative aims to help over 90,000 young people who are furthest from employment into work by March 2029. In a significant boost for jobseekers, the waiting period to access the scheme is also being cut.

From April, eligible 18 to 24-year-olds will be offered a fully-funded position after 12 months of unemployment, down from the previous 18 months.

The national rollout follows a successful pilot in six areas with the highest rates of youth unemployment and arrives ahead of a landmark review into youth inactivity by Alan Milburn, due to be published next week.

Under the Youth Guarantee, the government fully funds up to 25 hours of paid work per week for six months at the relevant minimum wage. Positions are specifically matched to each claimant's individual skills.

Young people will also receive tailored pre-employment and in-work support to help overcome barriers to employment, from boosting confidence to developing on-the-job skills. Over 400 employers have already signed up to the scheme, including familiar high-street brands such as Lidl, Boots and Leonardo Hotels.

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Local authorities and mayors have assisted in choosing delivery partners to ensure the positions benefit local communities.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said: "The longer someone is out of work, the harder it is to get back in, and no young person should be left waiting on a scrapheap for an opportunity.

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