How DWP can help employers
- Recruitment Support
- Help creating job adverts.
- Free use of Jobcentre facilities for interviews (where available).
- Opportunities to attend local job fairs.
- Vacancies can also be advertised on Find a Job, reaching thousands of candidates daily.
- Tailored Training & Pre-Employment Programmes
- Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) and, in Wales, Skills to Employment Pathway (WSEP) – candidates receive industry-specific training before applying for roles, with employers able to offer guaranteed interviews.
- Work Experience placements and Work Trials – allow employers to assess candidates in real settings before making a hire.
- Inclusive Hiring Support
- Disability Confident scheme – helps employers attract, recruit, and retain disabled talent.
- Jobcentre partnerships connect businesses with underrepresented groups, supporting workforce diversity.
- Specialist Advice & Bespoke Services
- Employer Services Line – provides expert advice and labour market insights, and connects employers with Jobcentre Plus teams.
- Strategic Relationship Team – supports businesses with complex or large-scale recruitment needs, such as multi-site expansion.
Why This Matters for Employers
These programmes and services are:
- Flexible – adaptable to different job roles and business needs.
- Cost-effective – provided free of charge.
- Practical – helping improve hiring outcomes, staff retention, and workforce diversity.
Next Steps & Contacts
- To explore the full range of services, visit: How Jobcentre Plus can help employers.
- For questions, contact:
- General enquiries: partnership.networkandprojectteam@dwp.gov.uk
- Strategic recruitment needs: srt.newbusiness@dwp.gov.uk
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