Jobs 22 to deliver Destination Work programme across Warwickshire
Jobs 22 is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a new contract by Warwickshire County Council to deliver the Destination Work programme, a targeted initiative supporting economically inactive residents across Nuneaton and Bedworth, Rugby, Warwick, and Stratford-on-Avon council areas. The programme is commissioned by the Warwickshire Skills Hub, the skills team of Warwickshire County Council, and funded through the UK Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Running from October 2024 to 31 March 2025, Destination Work aims to provide personalised employment support to 172 residents aged between 25 and 67. The programme will assist participants in gaining vital employability skills, boosting confidence, and ultimately guiding them towards meaningful employment.
This new programme complements Jobs 22’s ongoing work in the region, including the Restart Scheme, which supports jobseekers in re-entering the workforce. With a shared mission to create a well-skilled population that meets the evolving needs of Warwickshire's economy, Jobs 22 will work closely with the Warwickshire Skills Hub and its local delivery partners to ensure Destination Work offers targeted support to those who need it most.
Samantha Saunders, Regional Operations Manager for Jobs 22 said: "This contract represents a significant step forward in our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities across Warwickshire. We are thrilled to work alongside Warwickshire Skills Hub and our trusted delivery partners to offer personalised support to economically inactive residents and help them move closer to employment."
Jobs 22 will act as the prime contractor, overseeing the delivery of services across Stratford-on-Avon District Council and Rugby Borough Council areas, while its delivery partners will manage the other two areas. Pet-Xi will be responsible for participants in Warwick District Council area and Coventry and Warwickshire Community Development Agency (CWCDA) will cover Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council area. Together, these partners will offer a range of services, including job clubs, digital skills training, financial literacy, and soft skills workshops, all tailored to the needs of local residents.
Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Economy, Cllr Martin Watson said: "Warwickshire County Council is pleased to partner with Jobs 22 on this important initiative. The Destination Work programme will play a vital role in addressing the needs of our economically inactive residents, providing them with the tools and support they need to move towards employment."
The programme's success will be measured by its ability to engage participants across the four boroughs, helping them achieve a range of employment-related outcomes. These include increasing employability, accessing support services, and successfully securing work. All starts, outcomes, and outputs will be monitored to ensure compliance with UKSPF funding guidelines.
The service is designed for economically inactive residents—individuals not currently seeking work and not claiming benefits related to active job-seeking, such as Employment Support Allowance (ESA) or Income Support (IS). Participants will receive weekly one-to-one guidance, group activities, and employability training to address both personal and professional barriers to employment.
Programme Highlights:
• Personalised support from Journey Guides who will help participants set goals and action plans.
• A variety of group activities covering essential employability skills, confidence-building, and job matching.
• Signposting to additional specialised services, including mental health support and travel training.
For more information on the Destination Work programme and how to get involved, please visit https://jobs-22.co.uk/destination-work. For information about the wider work of the Warwickshire Skills Hub, visit: https://skillshub.warwickshire.gov.uk/.
Caption left to right: The Jobs 22 Destination Work team - Lottie Enswistle, Audit and Compliance Lead; Paula Bryson, Business Manager; Yams Davies, Team Leader and Paula Parkes, Journey Guide