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<p>The Government’s new Ukraine Family Scheme and ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme will
help thousands of Ukrainian families and individuals to enter the country. DWP is
working closely with the Home Office to understand potential demand.</p><p>Under these
schemes Ukrainian evacuees will have the right to work here from day one, as well
as immediate access to the benefit system and our existing employment offer, including
our £30 billion Plan for Jobs. Ukrainian evacuees who claim benefits like Universal
Credit will have access to direct, personalised employment support from experienced
Jobcentre Plus work coaches, who will help them to find and move into employment,
with extra support available through DWP’s Flexible Support Fund. Translation services
are available to help new arrivals with phone applications, with Work Coaches in DWP
Jobcentres on hand to support people making claims online. DWP staff are also delivering
additional face-to-face assistance to those who need it – including tailored support
to find work and advice on benefit eligibility – and will continue to do so.</p><p>DWP’s
National Employer Partnerships Team (NEPT) has received a number of approaches from
employers. All have been contacted and advised that we will be in touch to take details
of their opportunities to share with the wider DWP.</p><p>Timeframes are still being
finalised and there is regular discussion with Other Government Departments. Refugee
Employment Network are also linked into activity and will be involved in sharing opportunities.</p>
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