A SHORTAGE of work coaches at jobcentres is undermining Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s drive to get more benefit claimants into work, a charity has warned.

In the Spring Statement, Ms Reeves said reforms to the “broken” benefits system will save around £4.8 billion by 2030, with £1bn to be invested in personalised employment support.

Benefit claimants can currently be supported by a professional coach at jobcentres, who offer advice and refer for job opportunities.