Work Routes is a free support service that helps unemployed people start working.
Work Routes provides additional support that is distinct and additional to that available through Jobcentre. It helps people with multiple barriers to work and/or a disability or health condition, using integration with other local community services.
Eligibility and referral is at the discretion of DWP.
Some of the reasons jobseekers might be eligible can include:
They are economically inactive (unemployed and not in the UC IWSR or JSA. Claiming other benefits, or no benefits, means they are eligible); or:
They have a health condition or disability and need more support than can be provided within standard Jobcentre or other available services; or
They fit into one of the following groups:
An ex-offender (someone who has completed a custodial
sentence or a community sentence), or an offender (someone who is serving a community sentence) A carer or ex-carer
A homeless person
A former member of HM Armed Forces
A member of the the HM Armed Forces reserves
A partner of current or former Armed Forces personnel
A person for whom a drug/alcohol dependency (including a history of) presents a significant barrier to employment
A care leaver
A refugee
A young person identified as being involved or at risk of being involved in gangs or serious violence
A victim of domestic violence
An Afghan Resettler
A Ukrainian Refugee