Recruitment advice and support
Want to attract fresh talent? Consider adopting an inclusive recruitment approach. By attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds, you not only broaden your talent pool but also invite a rich mix of skills, experiences, and perspectives into your team.
Consider how engaging with local schools and colleges could help you find new talent.
Access support from the organisations named below. Alternatively, speak to the Chesterfield Skills Brokerage Service to discuss your recruitment and skills needs.
Inclusive recruitment
The following organisations can offer support and guidance on inclusive recruitment.
- British Association of Supported Employment (BASE) is the national voice for providers of specialist employment support. They promote the principles and delivery of high-quality Supported Employment services while working to improve the employment rates of disabled people.
Department for Work and Pensions can provide information about employing disabled people as well as how the Disability Confident employer scheme can help your business.
Want more information and support? Contact DEBP at enquiries@debp.org with the subject ‘Inclusive recruitment support’.
Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)
The Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) supports people into employment and develop the specific skills an employer is looking for.
Programmes are delivered with the employer, lasting up to 3 weeks. It includes:
- Pre-employment training
- Work experience placements
- Guaranteed job interviews
Contact the employer engagement team at Job Centre Plus for more information: Call 07900746901 or email paul.munday2@dwp.gov.uk.
Derbyshire JobCentre Plus
Work with Derbyshire JobCentre Plus for support and information about local labour availability, wage rates, employment subsidies or training.
A package of assistance can be tailor-made to meet your needs. This may include pre-employment courses to prepare people for specific entry criteria; Work Trials which allow job seekers and the business to test out a job for a couple of weeks before committing; and help for applicants with tools, clothes etc.
In addition, if you are registered unemployed and have been in receipt of either Job Seekers Allowance or Employment Support Allowance, then Job Centre Plus can advise you about New Enterprise Allowance which offers financial assistance to help you start a business.
Contact Derbyshire Jobcentre Plus on 07900746901 or email Paul Munday, Employer Advisor on paul.munday2@dwp.gov.uk.
