Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 May 2018
603. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason it is not sufficient that the employer confirms employment status with her Department only in view of the requirement by Seetec to contact employers to confirm employment status (details supplied). [23352/18]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware JobPath is an employment activation service that supports people who are long-term unemployed and those most distant from the labour market to secure and sustain full-time paid employment.
While customers are participating with JobPath they receive intensive individual support to help them address barriers to employment and to assist them in finding jobs. Each person is assigned to a personal advisor who will assess a person’s skills, experience, challenges and work goals. Following the assessment, the jobseeker and their personal advisor will agree a personal progression plan, this document will include a schedule of activities, actions and job focused targets. Participants are also provided with a range of training and development supports including online modules, career advice, CV preparation and interview skills. The person may also be referred for further education and training opportunities.
The JobPath Providers are also required to offer in-work support to the person for up to twelve months while they remain in employment. This includes scheduled contact with the person as well as ad-hoc contact should they need immediate support or advice, this may be particularly important for those in temporary or part-time employment to provide the specific support needed to progress to more sustainable permanent employment.
The person is not under any obligation to provide employment or employer details to the JobPath provider but, if they wish to do so and avail of the in-employment support offered, all information will be treated confidentially.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
