DWP urges Falkirk businesses to take advantage of its free recruitment services
A new campaign launched across Falkirk encourages employers to take advantage of free, specialist recruitment support through Jobcentre Plus.
Currently only one in five businesses use these services and the DWP says many are missing out on significant savings.
Jobcentre Plus service provides no-fee recruitment including job advertising, CV shortlisting, interview hosting, and access to Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes.
Laura Dawson, DWP Forth Valley employer, and partnership manager, said: “We invite businesses into our offices to host job fairs and conduct face-to-face interviews, helping them connect directly with the right candidates to fill their vacancies.
"This is an opportunity to streamline recruitment and reduce costs whether they have one, or many vacancies. Employers interested in joining upcoming job fairs or accessing tailored recruitment support should contact their local Jobcentre Employer Adviser.
“We have local employers already reaping the benefits of our services, such as Environclean Boness, City Facilities and Department of Work & Pensions Child Maintenance Service who are already partnering with our jobcentres in Falkirk and Grangemouth to fill roles efficiently.
“For jobseekers, we have hundreds of vacancies on our Find a job website along with the Christmas and New Year roles you’d expect at this year time year, from retail and hospitality to logistics and care.
"Young people and people facing employment barriers can also benefit from one-to-one guidance via youth employability coaches and financial help through the Flexible Support Fund, which covers costs like travel, equipment, and clothing for work or training.”
The DWP is hosting a Pathways to Progress event in Falkirk Jobcentre on Wednesday, November 26 – an opportunity for job seekers to network with training providers and recruiting employers.