Local authority and partnership approaches to local employment Simon Brooke, Imogen Hughes, Nicky Critchfield W2W Convention 30th June 2011

The backdrop – political & institutional change, rising unemployment, the economy, local unemployment. THE IMPROVEMENT RECIPE : Take one employment and skills team, add political and senior manager support, a pinch of consultancy, partnerships, a generous amount of scrutiny and some funding ………… Securing jobs and improving skills:– ‘could do better?’

Service departments, politicians, managers, partners and employers Make yourself heard AND listen!

We have a plan

Partnerships Major employer Procurement and Planning Programme Management Making an Impact

Leading by example… Ealing Apprenticeships

Ealing portfolio Apprenticeships Pre- Apprenticeships (Vtalent / Ealing Pathways) Volunteering Social Enterprise Programme management (West London) Planning and ‘section 106’ Procurement Partnerships and profile – internal and external Ealing Portfolio

Ealing portfolio Success or work in progress?

Ealing portfolio Simon Brooke: Imogen Hughes: OV.UK Contacts

The Ealing Volunteer Programme Jobcentre Plus Working in Partnership

Jobcentre Plus 11 Partnership Working - why it’s important Working with local authorities, local providers and the third sector to get the best for our customers

Jobcentre Plus 12 Commitment, time and flexibility. We’re supporting the same people Honesty and realism Understand and appreciate each other’s business objectives Don’t be afraid to take risks – think innovatively. Partnership Working – what it needs

Jobcentre Plus 13 The JCP approach to partnership working Borough Partnership Manager - develops the partnerships, brokers introductions. Increasing tailoring of services for more flexible delivery Local Jobcentres working with local partners to support their customers.

Jobcentre Plus 14 Ealing Volunteer Programme – How it happened Brainstorming Communication A strong business case Active role for JCP

Jobcentre Plus people supported gaining practical and invaluable experience 5 people found work 4 people continued on the programme Success factors: Ealing Council and JCP working closely together Keeping things simple Ealing Volunteer Programme

Jobcentre Plus 16 “It is very important that he feels that he can do something useful with his life as he is desperate to get into a suitable job and not let his illness get in the way. This opportunity has come his way only because of the help he received from your organisation. A special thanks to Paru Thakker (Disability Employment Adviser)”. Ealing Volunteer Programme - Testimony