Delivering Sustainable Employment Aidan Kelly
Background People 1st Prime Contractor South-Eastern Region 3 Jobcentres / 3 JBO’s Total Leavers Sept 08-Dec 11: sustained employment 13 weeks = 24% against NI average 19%
Outline Delivery and maintenance of sustained employability Approach currently undertaken in relation to Steps candidates Implications for Steps 2 Success Open Forum
Approaches currently taken Matching clients ‘potential’ to employers ‘needs’ Pre-employment support Better off calculation Budgeting Wage v Benefits Re-organising life around work Changing mindsets
Approaches currently taken Support Plan Agreed with all parties in advance In-work Enhanced Support Step Into.... Case Studies
Barriers/Challenges to Sustaining Employment Dependence on Employer Subsidy Financial Travel Seasonal Work Job substitution Current economic climate Changing mindsets
Implications for Steps 2 Success
Barriers/Challenges to Sustaining Employment Dependence on Employer Subsidy Financial Travel Seasonal Work Job substitution Current economic climate Changing mindsets
Additional Implications Contract Holder: Financial Economy Geographical
Outline Delivery and maintenance of sustained employability Approach currently undertaken in relation to Steps candidates Implications for Steps to Success Open Forum