Recruit the right people with Jobcentre Plus
The no-fee recruitment service with access to government funding for training and apprenticeships.
Whether you have 1 vacancy or 100, our Employer Advisers are here to help you find the right people for your business.
From advertising your vacancies and sifting applications to guidance on sector-specific training, apprenticeships and work experience, including opportunities backed by the Youth Guarantee, we can tailor our no-fee service to meet your recruitment needs and help you provide opportunities for people in your community.
If you’re ready to get started, complete our online enquiry formopens secure.dwp.gov.uk in a new tab or call Employer Services today on 0800 169 0178 and a local Employer Adviser will call you back to discuss how we can support you.
Jobcentre Plus Employer Services
Tailored recruitment support
Everything from help finding quality candidates in your area to guidance on employing people with additional needs.
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Advertise your vacancies
Post jobs for free on Find a Job, our easy-to-use online jobs board, reaching ready-to-work candidates.
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Build your future workforce
Fill skills gaps and develop a pipeline of talent with government support including employing young people aged 16 to 24.
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Support our youth hubs
Connect directly with young people and access talent in your area by working with your local Youth Hub.
Contact usopens www.gov.uk in a new tabWhat is the Youth Guarantee?
The Youth Guarantee is the government’s commitment to ensure that every young person aged 16 to 24 has the support and opportunities they need to get into work or education.
Over the next three years, the government will invest an additional £2.5 billion in the Youth Guarantee and Growth and Skills Levy, supporting almost a million young people and unlocking up to 500,000 jobs, training and learning opportunities.
What's in it for your business?
Employers are integral to the success of the Youth Guarantee and building our future workforce, so we're expanding the support available to businesses. Here's what you could access:
- £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for every person aged 16 to 24 you hire across Great Britain who has been looking for work for six months or more, available from June 2026.
- £2,000 Apprenticeship Incentive for SMEs, in England, taking on a new apprentice aged 16 to 24, as part of a drive to create 50,000 more apprenticeships for young people, available from October 2026.
- Fully funded apprenticeship training for SMEs employing eligible 16 to 24-year-olds, from August 2026.
- Subsidised job placements through the expanded Jobs Guarantee, now open to candidates aged 18 to 24, to create over 90,000 placements over the next three years
- National Insurance contribution exemptionsopens mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms in a new tab for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25 (on wages up to £50,270)
- Bespoke training support to help you design sector-specific work academy programmes and work experience opportunities that suit your business
- Access to local Youth Hubs to match you with job-ready candidates in your area
- Administrative support onboarding Universal Credit customers to help you take on new starters smoothly
Whether you're looking to fill entry-level roles, grow your apprenticeship programme, or invest in the next generation of your workforce, the Youth Guarantee is designed to make that easier.
How can you get involved?
1. Tell us what you need by completing our online form (it takes less than 5 minutes)
2. A local Jobcentre Plus Employer Adviser will call you back
3. Receive tailored recruitment support to your business needs
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
Wider business support from the UK government
Looking for other business support? Speak to experts, locate local business networks, navigate funding options and more on business.gov.uk.
Terms and Conditions
Employers need to have a vacancy to access the vacancy-filling services. To access some/all of the enhanced services, we need employers to be prepared to consider Jobcentre Plus candidates for their roles.
Full Terms and Conditions for Find a Job can be found here.opens eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com in a new tab
Looking for support to find a job?
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