Delivering the Work Programme in West London Chris Melvin Chief Executive, Reed in Partnership
The Work Programme: Key Facts Flagship employment programme from the coalition government Sustained employment Different payment levels Integrated JSA & ESA support 140,000 people over five years across the three providers in West London
West London: Barriers to Employment Lack of skills and qualifications relevant to employer demand Deprivation and health issues preventing work Negative attitude towards work High cost of living
Claimant to Vacancy Ratios Local authority Claimants JCP Vacancies Ratio Claimants to vacancies Barnet 10,185 1,151 8.85 Brent 13,608 1,106 12.30 Camden 8,366 1,398 5.98 Ealing 12,846 1,668 7.70 Enfield 13,830 1,340 10.32 Hammersmith and Fulham 7,664 1,501 5.11 Haringey 13,494 695 19.42 Harrow 6,113 597 10.24 Hillingdon 7,823 2,130 3.67 Hounslow 8,028 1,128 7.12 Islington 10,539 1,183 8.91 Kensington and Chelsea 5,083 776 6.55 Kingston upon Thames 3,230 737 4.38 Richmond upon Thames 3,369 481 7.00 Wandsworth 9,347 1,076 8.69 Westminster 7,924 2,523 3.14 Total 141,439 19,490 7.26
Our delivery model : 3 stages Engagement and Assessment Preparation for Work In-work support Engagement & Assessment Preparation for Work In-work Support
Our Commitments Personal Employment Advisers Work focused intervention Exclusive access to jobs Specialist support Independent triage review every 6 months Quarterly community forums Dedicated Work Programme Board
Our supply chain: Strategic Partners Capita Tomorrow’s People The Prince’s Trust Disability Works
The Reed in Partnership London West Supply Chain
Our supply chain: specialist providers Addaction Ltd Adult Training Network BeSmart Blue Sky Development & Regeneration Broadway Business in the Community CITE (Communities Into Training and Employment) Disability Works UK Eco-Actif Services CIC Hillside Clubhouse Intech Centre JGA Ltd trading as The JGA Group Keeping It Simple Training (KIS) Lifecare Mapalim Limited Nacro Community Enterprises Ltd NOVA Oracle Training Red Kite Learning St. Mungo's Community Housing Association Ltd The Camden Society The Prince's Trust TLE Ltd TRC - Tamil Relief Centre Triangle Fusion
Contact Us Chris Melvin Chief Executive 0207 708 6000 chris.melvin@reed.co.uk