here.<\/a><\/p>"}
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Full-time SCS2 that are Female is 35%<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p>DWP encourages temporary promotion opportunities (known as Temporary Duties Allowance in DWP) to be filled fairly and transparently. Temporary promotions for a duration of more than one month require authorisation from an HR Business Partner and a leader of an appropriate senior grade.<\/p>
<\/p>
Temporary promotions (known as Temporary Duties Allowance in DWP) for a duration of more than 6 months from the outset should be decided through a formal selection exercise, either through a fair and transparent Expressions of Interest exercise or advertised on Civil Service Jobs.<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what percentage of payband SCS2 civil servants in his Department on full-time equivalent contracts are women as of 18 October 2023.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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There was a total of 345 Temporary contracts of those 48% were women.<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p>The department is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce. Recruitment guidance encourages vacancy holders to advertise widely and all DWP\u2019s vacancies are advertised on VERCIDA an inclusive jobs platform, that specifically promotes our diversity networks activities, inclusive culture and employer awards. These are also promoted our Civil Service Careers Website page.<\/p>
<\/p>
DWP uses a name-blind approach at application and sift stage as standard including at SCS level where feasible. Guidance encourages the use gender-neutral language and online tools to check readability and inclusive language in job adverts and other recruitment materials. In SCS recruitment the department takes proactive steps to improve the diversity of candidates progressed to interview including readvertising on occasion to increase the diversity and gender balance of shortlists.<\/p>
<\/p>
Our recruitment guidance is clear that restricted working patterns can only be advertised when supported by justifiable business objectives. For some roles we run engagement sessions where candidates can ask questions about working patterns and flexibility at the earliest stages. DWP is also a Career Confident Ambassador and has achieved level 3, the highest level of accreditation.<\/p>
<\/p>
Roles are designed against the full range of Success Profiles. As such all elements are valued equally, and candidates can succeed in our recruitment and selection processes in the absence of formal qualifications.<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p>DWP workforce diversity statistics are monitored and published internally each quarter. Annual Diversity statistics are monitored and published in the Department for Work and Pensions Annual report and Accounts.<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p>"}
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<\/p>
- Warm Home Discount Scheme<\/li>
- Get Your State Pension<\/li>
- Apply for Pension Credit<\/li>
- Pension Credit Extra Amount for Severe Disability<\/li>
- New Style Jobseekers Allowance<\/li>
- Cost of Living Payments<\/li>
- Seasonal Payments<\/li>
- Bereavement Support Payments<\/li>
- Budgeting Loans Automation<\/li><\/ul>
<\/p>
Artificial Intelligence is not used in any of these processes.<\/p>
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<\/p>
The Department is always careful to process data lawfully, proportionately, and ethically with safeguards for the protection of individuals. DWP does not use Artificial Intelligence for automated decision making.<\/p>
<\/p>
DWP\u2019s Personal Information Charter<\/a> explains how and why we use personal information and citizen\u2019s rights and responsibilities.<\/p>"}
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Work Coaches are vital to getting people into jobs and supporting people to earn more. They are central to a number of the measures announced at Budget, including stepping up Jobcentre support for parents, disabled people and people with health conditions.<\/p>
<\/p>
We are reviewing our internal plans to ensure we grow our capacity appropriately and effectively, this will include further recruitment to support delivery of these measures.<\/p>"}
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We are reviewing our internal plans to ensure we grow our capacity appropriately and effectively, this will include further recruitment to support delivery of these measures.<\/p>"}
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