Indus Delta Welfare to Work Newswire - 25 November 2011

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Youth Contract: a substantial step in the right direction

Inclusion has welcomed today’s announcement on the new £1 billion package for the young unemployed.  Read more here.

Youth unemployment – a million reasons to act?

A million young people are unemployed. Given that bald, shocking truth, it’s not surprising that the more worrying number last week was missed: at 260,000, there are now more long-term unemployed young people than at any point since January 1994.  Read more here.

Inclusion launches new look website 

Inclusion is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new website.  Read more here.

Welfare to Work Intelligence handbook online: launch offer

Inclusion is delighted to announce the launch of our online Welfare to Work Intelligence information service, formerly the Welfare to Work Handbook.   Read more here.

Second review into Work Capability Assessment (WCA) is published 

This week, Employment Minister, Chris Grayling, pledged to accept the recommendations made by Professor Harrington in his second review of the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) - and to consult further on how best to support people with cancer.  Read more here.

Alasdair McDonnell: Concerns over planned welfare reforms

The SDLP leader has told the Secretary of State that Northern Ireland must be made a special case under the government's benefit reforms.  Read more here.

Bishops sign open letter criticising welfare reforms 

Eighteen Church of England bishops have signed an open letter, criticising the government's proposed welfare changes.   Read more here.

Work Programme live Q&A session

The Guardian’s Voluntary Sector Network will be hosting a live online Q&A session on the Work Programme on 29 November 2011.  Read more here.

Indus Delta job listing of the week

Renaisi - Employment Advisor

Renaisi is a leading, award winning Social Enterprise which delivers a range of programmes and services to its clients in the public and private sectors in London and the South East.  Our aim is to create sustainable, attractive and inclusive neighbourhoods which foster the talent and diversity of local people.

Assisting people into employment is a key regeneration function, and we have established Renaisi Works to deliver top quality services directly to job seekers to help them move into sustainable and rewarding jobs.

Renaisi has recently won three subcontracts under the Government’s Single Work Programme and has begun delivering services to up to 1000 clients from our new offices in East and West London.  

We are seeking a proactive and committed individual to join our team of high performing employment professionals to assist long term unemployed people into lasting jobs.  You will use your tried and tested skills to match clients to vacancies, working with them to make sure they are the best person for the job.

It is essential that you have a minimum of one year experience in a welfare to work information, advice and guidance role and that you are able to demonstrate successful achievements in a target driven environment for at least two years.  You will be outgoing, approachable and confident, and a level 3 Qualification in Advice and Guidance is essential.  An Enhanced CRB check will be required to be undertaken for this role.

Salary range: £24,000 – £28,000 p.a. dependent upon experience, and performance related.

Please visit www.renaisi.com to download the job application pack which includes the job description and person specification for a full explanation of roles and responsibilities.

Read more here.

Indus Delta event of the week

Sustainable Employment Through Skills

14 December 2011, America Square Conference Centre, London

Fees range from £125 – £180 +VAT

You can book and pay online

*Draft programme and workshop sessions available to view now*

About the conference

This one-day conference will explore the role of skills provision and “upskilling” in meeting the objectives of the government’s Work Programme to help long-term unemployed people into sustained work. The Work Programme model puts the onus on prime contractors to decide what works best to help people into work, but the challenge of keeping people in work for up to two years means upskilling is firmly on the agenda. Effective and innovative partnerships – driven by a clear business case – between Work Programme providers and those delivering skills training will be an important part of meeting sustainability targets. This conference will bring together Work Programme and skills providers along with employers, local authorities, colleges, third-sector organisations, policy makers and other partners to share best practice and look ahead to how working together the unemployment challenge can be met.

This partnership event is organised by AELP, Inclusion and UKCES.

Sponsorship and exhibition

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available.

For further information visit the Inclusion website.