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27.01.2022 - 12:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
People on Universal Credi t will have to look for jobs outside their chosen field after just one month or risk a benefits sanction, under new UK Government plans to push more claimants into work.
UK Government data shows there are currently 1.2 million vacancies across the country, some 59 per cent higher than before the coronavirus pandemic began, and ministers want 500,000 jobseekers in work by the end of June, with a campaign targeted at those on Universal Credit.
But as part of the push, dubbed ‘Way to Work’, claimants will be forced to widen their job search outside their chosen areas of work experience, skills and expertise.
Claimants will be expected to broaden their searches after four weeks, rather than three months, or face sanctions to their benefits if they are deemed to not be making a reasonable effort to secure a role, or if they turn down a job offer.
The move is intended to target those who are able to work but either do not have a job or are earning low amounts.
Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said: “Helping people get any job now, means they can get a better job and progress into a career.
“Way to Work is a step change in our offer to claimants and employers, making sure our jobcentre network and excellent work coaches can deliver opportunities, jobs and prosperity to all areas of the country.”
The UK Government pledged that jobseekers will get more face-to-face time with a work coach so they could get more tailored support.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak, said: “It’s important that everyone has the opportunity and support to find a good job to help them get on in life.
“That’s why we’re doubling down on our Plan for Jobs with this new campaign to harness the talent of jobseekers and support employers
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