PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(8 September 2026)

This Government is committed to delivering an employment support system that is personalised to individual needs.  All jobseekers are entitled to tailored and flexible support through Jobcentre Plus. Work Coaches offer personalised advice to help individuals secure roles which reflect their skills, qualifications and prior experience, alongside targeted job‑search support.

Participants with vocational qualifications receive personalised support tailored to their individual skills, qualifications and employment goals. This can include support with identifying suitable vacancies, developing sector-specific skills and qualifications where appropriate.

Our reforms to the Jobs and Careers Service will place greater focus on career advice and progression and better matching of people’s experience and qualifications with employer’s needs.  Through Jobcentre Plus, and from October 2026 the JCS, employers can access tailored recruitment support, including vacancy promotion, candidate matching, and recruitment campaigns. This helps ensure employment support reflects current employer demand and enables individuals to identify opportunities where their vocational skills and qualifications can be put to effective use.

The Department also offers the Restart Scheme which provides 12 months of personalised and tailored support targeted at those who have been on Universal Credit for 6 months or more and in the Intensive Work Search regime. Providers support participants to break down their employment barriers by developing a bespoke action plan built on understanding their employment history, skills and needs.