Pilot ‘hyperlocal’ job support scheme in England shows promising signs of effectiveness
Summary
A government pilot program called JobsPlus in England tested intensive job support in 10 local areas, mainly in social housing neighborhoods. The program showed early success by helping unemployed residents, especially young people, find jobs and improving their mental health.Key Facts
- JobsPlus is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Youth Futures Foundation.
- The program offers one-on-one support, financial help for job-related costs, and connections to employers and services.
- It focuses on small neighborhoods with many social housing residents, who face higher unemployment.
- From July 2024 to December, 27% of over 1,000 participants secured employment or better jobs.
- About 31% of participants are aged 16-24, much higher than the local average of 12%.
- Participants reported improved mental health, like less anxiety and social isolation.
- The 10 pilot sites include Stockton-on-Tees, Toxteth, Wirral, and Penge in south London.
- The program runs until March next year and aims to help young people not in education, employment, or training (Neet).
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