Companies across the country looking to recruit the right people for their businesses are increasingly harnessing the benefits of the no-fee recruitment service provided by Jobcentre Plus.
With more businesses finding it hard to fill their vacancies with suitable candidates, the Jobcentre Plus professional recruitment service aims to back your business, while providing opportunities for jobseekers in the local community.
A no-fee recruitment service
This comprehensive support includes providing expert advice on recruitment best practice, help with advertising your jobs locally, finding the right candidates for your business, shortlisting CVs, and even giving you the space to interview at a local jobcentre. They can also assist with setting up work trials, work experience and apprenticeships and provide guidance on employing people with disabilities or health conditions.
William Yules Ltd, a family-run business specialising in the supply of food products in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, is one of many businesses already benefitting from this service.
Operations Manager Mark says: “The Kirkcaldy Jobcentre team are our go-to recruiters. Their dedication, responsiveness, and understanding of our business make them an essential part of our continued success.”
A new approach to recruitment
Initially, Employer Adviser Ian approached the company to introduce the recruitment services offered by Jobcentre Plus’: “We focused on our ‘try before you buy’ approach – the Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP). It’s a structured pathway into employment tailored to meet the needs of both employers and jobseekers. Since then, we have delivered 10 SWAPs, each resulting in a hire,” Ian says.
And Mark concludes: “The Jobcentre Plus understanding of our business needs has made them an invaluable partner. This support has since become a game changer for our recruitment strategy. We have now stopped using other recruitment methods or advertising platforms.”
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