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<p>The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) stands ready to support anyone affected
by redundancy with our Rapid Response Service offer. This is a service designed to
give support and advice to employers and their employees when faced with redundancy.</p><p>
</p><p>This service is co-ordinated nationally by the National Employer and Partnership
Team and is managed by Jobcentre Plus. Delivery partners include Careers Wales, local
training providers, Money Helper and ReAct Plus in Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The Rapid
Response Service offer is flexible and can include a range of options (see below)
that can be pulled together into an appropriate support package. This package will
be tailored to meet the needs of the employer, the individuals affected and the local
community.</p><p> </p><p>The range of support available from Jobcentre Plus and partners
may include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Help with job search including CV writing, interview
skills, where to find jobs and how to apply for them.</li><li>Connecting people to
jobs in the labour market</li><li>Help to identify transferable skills and skills
gaps (linked to the local labour market).</li><li>What benefits they may get and how
to claim.</li></ul><p> </p><p>DWP are also working closely with the Transition Board
that was established to support the people, businesses and communities affected by
the proposals for Tata Steel in Port Talbot.</p>
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