My Department provides a range of employment services to support jobseekers in preparing for, securing, and sustaining employment. These services are provided directly by my Department’s own staff or on behalf of my Department through Intreo Partners and other service providers.
All jobseekers on the live register must be capable of, available for, and actively seeking full time employment. They are also required to engage with the Department’s employment support services. The Social Welfare (Consolidated) Act 2005, as amended, specifies that participation is mandatory.
All jobseekers referred for the assistance of the employment support services, including those referred to Seetec, are asked to complete an assessment of their skills, qualifications, and work experience for the purpose of agreeing a personal progression plan. The personal progression plan typically contains a schedule of activities, actions and job-focused targets that take into account the person’s specific employment preferences.
Where a jobseeker secures employment and subsequently leaves the Live Register while engaged with an Intreo Partner such as Seetec, they may choose to continue to avail of employment support. However, they are not under any obligation to provide employment or employer details. They may also opt out of support calls if they wish to by informing the appropriate Intreo Partner.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
