Recruiting and interviewing
Where and how to find staff - Jobcentre Plus and government schemes
Jobcentre Plus brings together benefits, help and jobseeking services previously delivered separately through Jobcentres and Social Security offices. By 2006 these will all be available in integrated premises.
The Jobcentre Plus service for employers operates in the same way as employment agencies, but is provided at no direct cost to employers. With access to a large pool of job-ready candidates, Jobcentre Plus can help employers find the right person quickly. Sometimes you can arrange for a work trial before taking someone on.
You can call Employer Direct to advertise your job and you will be helped with your recruitment by a vacancy service manager or an account manager. They can offer advice on the local labour market and the best way to fill your vacancy. You can also email your job vacancy to Jobcentre Plus via the Jobcentre Plus website.
Jobs will be posted on the Jobcentre Plus website within two hours of receipt. Your vacancy will also be shown on the touchscreen Jobpoints - used by more than 1.5 million customers looking for work each week.
Jobcentre Plus offices may also offer extra services, for example: