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Published on: 28/09/2017 09:49 AMReported by: rogerblaxall
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that 1,280 people were claiming 'out of work benefits' in West Lancashire in August 2017.
The statistics show a fall of 45 from August 2016 and an increase of 40 from July 2017.
Among the age group 18-24 there were 285 residents claiming 'out of work benefits'. This showed a fall of 65 from the same period last year and a decrease of five from July 2017.
A spokesman for Jobcentre Plus told QLocal: “We are pleased with the figures. We are always trying to get people back into work. Our staff encourage people in receipt of benefits to talk to their work coaches who will be able to show them what opportunities are available.”
Adecco the on-site Employment Agency for Walkers in Skelmersdale are recruiting up to 70 new staff due to a new line opening in the factory. Staff from Jobcentre Plus will be “working closely” with this employer to help them recruit.
Adecco are attending some of Jobcentre Plus' Employer Engagement sessions which Work Coaches deliver to groups of claimants on a weekly basis. They are actively promoting the vacancies across West Lancs and the employer will be attending the Jobsfair in October.
Heads Recruitment are continuing to recruit locally for a number of employers with vacancies increasing in the run up to Christmas, especially within the Distribution Sector.
Jobcentre Plus will be working closely with 3aaa who are recruiting Apprentices (any age) for The Co op Bank in Skelmersdale. This training provider has delivered sessions to staff and delivered an Information Session to customers on September 13 in Ormskirk, they have already delivered this in Skelmersdale. They will also be attending the Jobsfair in October to help with their recruitment.
A West Lancs Jobsfair is arranged for Wednesday, October 4. The employers confirmed so far include: Avon; Allied Healthcare; Poppies Cleaning; 3aaa; West Lancs College; Army Reserves; and Adecco.
B and M in Ormskirk and Burscough are starting Christmas Recruitment mid September and will be working with Jobcentre to fill their vacancies.
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