1. Leeds Jobcentre offer Allison Long Partnership Support
Stephanie Lake Partnership Advisor
July 17th

2. Background In Leeds our Partnership work is inclusive across the City
Jobcentreplus in Leeds is keen to build on the offer extended in December
Meeting held with Salvation Army to discuss offer in March 2018
Invite sent to all Foodbank in May 2018 for Universal Credit overview session at Oxford Place
Changing customer groups in the City from 10th October
Social Justice, Work Coach training, provision and support through Partners working jointly with Jobcentreplus.

3. Universal Credit overview
10th October 2018 for new claims and anyone having a financial change in their circumstances
6 benefits- JSA (IB), ESA (IB), Housing Benefit, Income Support, Working tax credit & Child tax Credit
Universal Credit Live turn off
Managed Migration between
Preparation is key- address, bank account details, housing information
How to make a claim

4. Offer 1
A dedicated Work Coach assigned to support a Foodbank local to the customers Jobcentre
To have booked and drop in appointments arranged by the Foodbank for the day of attendance
Work Coach to facilitate access to support agencies suitable for the support of the customer
Joint working with Foodbank staff to support the customer into work, to retain work, or to action plan to improve their circumstances with a view to work in the long term
Jobcentre and Foodbank to work in Partnership to offer improved outcomes for those customers

5. Offer 2
Foodbank to refer customers to the Work Coach within a Jobcentre local to their home for support
Dedicated Work Coach support to be available for telephone/ contact for customers
Leaflets to be provided for use at the Foodbank
Links to the Social Justice team for those with more complex needs
Partnership Managers contact details for escalations

6. Eligibility criteria Voluntary service
Must want support to either find employment, retain employment or progress in current employment
Want support to move out of current circumstances
Happy to attend meetings at the Jobcentre for follow up appointments if required
This service is not for benefit enquiries but we can sign post to relevant support

7. Questions Contact details: allison.long@dwp.gsi.gov.uk