Manchester Solutions

Purpose of Service

Flexible New Deal is aimed at all Jobseeker's Allowance claimants reaching 12 months of unemployment.  They will be referred to a Flexible New Deal provider depending on which local authority they live in and will work closely with experienced advisors on a one-to-one basis.

The structured mandatory programme is aimed at progressing clients into sustainable employment via flexible, supported job preparation and job search.

What the Service can do for Clients

All clients will be given a diagnostic assessment to identify their skills, needs and any barriers to work.

After an innovative induction programme clients will have a tailored action plan capturing their progress towards achieving their realistic goals.  They will receive

• regular one-to-one appointments with an individual advisor
• information, advice and guidance, including
• advice on addressing barriers to employment
• help with building their confidence

Clients will receive support towards finding a job, such as

• CV preparation
• support with job applications
• Job Clubs
  
• in work benefit calculations
  

• employability courses 
• job specific training
  

• work placements

While in employment clients will receive a tailored package of in work support, equipping them to both sustain and progress within employment.

Please contact us for further information on our service.

Eligibility

In order access the Working Neighbourhoods Service clients must meet the criteria below:

18 - 65

All Jobseekers' Allowance claimants reaching 12 months of unemployment will be referred to the Flexible New Deal programme.  This is a mandatory programme and is only for clients referred by the Jobcentre.

Address

116 Tib Street
Manchester
M4 1LR

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Please contact us or email Emily.Leeson2@work-solutions.org.uk for further information on our service.

Contacts

Emily Leeson
07850 929731

Opening Times: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00