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<p>Local Jobcentre teams are supporting residents into work and helping those in work
to progress to higher paid jobs. We are working with local and national employers
to help fill vacancies quickly, delivering Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs),
recruitment days, Job Fairs, and work trials, all of which can help support women
to return to work after a career break.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, one to one support
from a Work Coach and Contracted Employment Programmes, the department also offers
help with CVs and employability skills, mentoring circles for people aged 50 plus
and support with childcare costs. Where a Work Coach identifies a barrier to securing
or progressing in employment, they can use the Flexible Support Fund (FSF) to procure
clothing, tools, digital devices, and to help with travel to work costs.</p><p> </p><p>In
Haringey, we are working with the Construction Youth Trust to support more women into
construction roles, with referrals made by Jobcentres across the borough, and funding
available to support women who want to work in this sector.</p><p> </p><p>To help
facilitate signposting discussions with claimants, staff have access to a database
of national and local support information, the District Provision Tool as well as
the new Managed Jobs and Opportunities which ensures that claimants can access tailored
support where required. This includes provision aimed at women across London such
as Dress for Success, a service that supports women to improve their confidence when
attending interviews and Smart Works, a UK charity that provides high quality interview
clothes and interview training to unemployed women.</p><p> </p><p>We are also working
with Transport for London and the College of North East London on their Women into
Transportation and Engineering provision. This provides two weeks of pre-employment
training, covering CV writing, and workplace skills, plus a Smart Works coaching and
styling appointment designed to give participants the confidence to apply for the
roles offered within the programme</p>
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