Number of 50PLUS Champions more than doubles

The number of 50PLUS Champions helping older workers into work has been doubled in Jobcentres up and down the country, according to the Government.

The Ministry of Employment says 77 50PLUS Champions – up from 37 at last year’s launch – are now in place across England, Wales and Scotland, working directly with Jobcentres and employers to remove barriers that are keeping older people out of work.

50PLUS Champions work with jobseekers to change preconceptions about hiring older workers and ensure Jobcentre staff are supporting jobseekers to find roles or opportunities tailored to their skills to deliver for employers.

The Department for Work and Pensions is also supporting older jobseekers, with Midlife MOTs both online and in Jobcentres, helping people assess their skills and, make long-term plans for their work, wealth and wellbeing.

Minister for Employment, Jo Churchill MP said: “Doubling the number of our 50PLUS Champions means even more jobseekers can access tailored support.

“On this National Older Workers Week, I urge all businesses to step up and put age diversity at the heart of what they do.”

To mark National Older Workers Week, the DWP is organising numerous events across Great Britain, including jobs fairs in Oldham, Edinburgh, Bath and Newport all specifically targeted at jobseekers who are over 50.

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