background the jobmatch project, which has been operating in bleanau gwent for the past 3 years, was...
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BACKGROUND The JobMatch Project, which has been operating in Bleanau Gwent for
the past 3 years, was set up to help the economically inactive back into work. It has proved to be an extraordinary success.
Following the success of the project in Bleanau Gwent, JobMatch is now being extended to cover large areas of Torfaen County Borough, Caerphilly County Borough, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
By 2012 JobMatch aims to help 10,000 people in the Heads of the Valleys area in to work
Help with training and gaining new qualifications
Linking people with suitable job opportunities & encouraging self employment
Main Roles & Responsibilities
To create effective links with the local communities to encourage priority groups to access the project
To provide ongoing support & guidance to help more beneficiaries into sustainable employment
To identify training & development needs and assist with any training, mentoring & guidance requirements
Client Advice Service Client advisors will be able to offer a tailored package
of support to beneficiaries which may include:
Job SearchCareers AdviceBenefit Calculations Confidence Building & MotivationHelp to source ChildcareWork clothesRickter Scale AssessmentsBasic Skills Assessments
Tools for Self EmploymentTransport to TrainingCareer DevelopmentSupported EmploymentSourcing suitable training
The role of Employment Liaison
A Central tenet of the JobMatch project is to help to address the mismatch between employers’ needs in terms of skills and labour market supply
Developing recruitment solutions which match beneficiary skills to job opportunities
Employment Liaison Support
Work with employers to identify skills shortages & potential job vacancies
Work with Client Advisors to identify JobMatch beneficiaries suitable for vacancies
Identify training that may be required to enter into/sustain employment
EL Support continued
£1000 training budget, accessible pre/post employment12 months mentoring support during time in employmentScheduled visits at work during weeks 17, 34 & 51 to offer further support and identify additional training to help sustain employment
Employment Routes
Identify needs of the local job market
Bridge for people with multiple barriers
Providing beneficiary with a wage while they gain experience and up skill
Can run for up to 12 months
Target of 38 into programme by March 2009
Some of the Qualifications Gained
NVQ Level 2 in relevant area
Health & Safety in the workplace
Team building & Personal Development
Communication Skills Certificate
Training needed for chosen industry
Basic Skills
Current Performance
RCT
(Manpower)
Blaenau Gwent
Merthyr Tydfil
Caerphilly Torfaen
Job total:
410
92% on target
Job total:
622
74% on target
Job total:
379
78% on target
Job total:
210
63% on target
Job total:
127
114% on target
We are currently the top performers out of the 5 Unitary Local Authority Areas (Stats as of 02/02/09)
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