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Reeves' drive to get benefit claimants into work undermined by a shortage of Jobcentre work coaches
A Job Centre Plus shop in central Portsmouth, Hampshire
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.
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