Pilot ‘hyperlocal’ job support scheme in England shows promising signs of effectiveness
Government-funded JobsPlus trial in 10 neighbourhoods could be scalable nationwide, evaluation shows
TL;DR
- The JobsPlus scheme, a government-funded pilot in 10 English neighborhoods, shows promising early signs of effectiveness.
- It focuses intensive support in small areas, using 'community champions' to engage hard-to-reach residents.
- Participants receive one-to-one support, financial aid for job-seeking needs, and connections to employers.
- The scheme is particularly effective for young people, with 31% of participants aged 16-24.
- Early results show 27% of participants achieved positive employment outcomes, and many reported improved mental health.
- The evaluation suggests the JobsPlus model could be scaled nationwide.
- The scheme complements the government's youth guarantee by reaching those most distanced from employment support systems.