Recruiting the right people
Jobcentre Plus is ready to help you find the right people for your business
Whether you have 1 vacancy or 100, our Employer Advisers can help to take the hassle out of recruitment, leaving you to get on with business.
From advertising your vacancies and sifting applications to interviewing candidates, we can work with you to tailor our no-fee service to meet your needs and provide opportunities for people in your community.
Access our tailored recruitment services
To find out what we can offer your business, complete the online enquiry formopens secure.dwp.gov.uk in a new tab.
A local Employer Adviser will then call you back to discuss your recruitment needs and how we can support you.
You can also find out about our full range of services, including:
- help to find you the right candidates for your business
- advice on recruitment best practice
- help setting up work trials or offering work experience and apprenticeships
- guidance on employing people with disabilities or health conditions
Advertise your vacancies right now
If you’re ready to advertise your vacancies, you can post and manage them on Find a Job, our easy-to-use, online jobs board.
To get started, you’ll need to create an account on Find a Jobopens findajob.dwp.gov.uk in a new tab.
The great news is you can still access our full range of recruitment services via Find a Job. When you’ve set up your company account, you can ask for tailored support. A local Employer Adviser will get in touch with you when you’ve posted a vacancy.
Get started on advertising your vacanciesopens www.gov.uk in a new tabJobcentre Plus can offer you a wide range of recruitment services
| • help to find quality candidates in your area | • interviewing candidates |
| • local promotion of your vacancies | • local office space for interviews |
| • sifting applications | • help setting up work trials |
| • help to write job descriptions and adverts | • advice on offering work experience |
| • invitations to local recruitment events | • tailored candidate training |
| • recruitment advice and planning | • sector-based work academies |
| • extra support for complex recruitment needs | • support if you employ someone with a disability |
Working with Jobcentre Plus – success stories
“With Jobcentre Plus, I get to know potential candidates and see how they would fit into the business.”
Norman, McQueens Dairies
“I would 100% recommend Jobcentre Plus. From a recruitment perspective and having access to a pool of really good, talented candidates, they’re absolutely brilliant.”
Safwan, Embark Learning and Fairway Healthcare
Find out more about some of the additional support Jobcentre Plus offers
Sector-based work academy programme (SWAP)
Create a skilled workforce for your business by helping people currently receiving unemployment benefits to apply for work.
Hire with SWAPopens www.gov.uk in a new tabWork experience
Support people who are looking for work to build their skills and show their potential in your business.
Unlock potentialopens www.gov.uk in a new tabWork trials
You could offer a jobseeker a short period of time working for your business to see if they are a good fit to the job.
Trial talent todayopens www.gov.uk in a new tabRecruitment and disability
Find out more about recruiting people with health conditions or disabilities, including information on:
Recruit inclusivelyopens www.gov.uk in a new tabGet recruitment help today
Contact our professional Employer Services Team to find out how we can support your company’s recruitment.
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