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A new scheme is starting up in Bolton aimed at helping people on Universal Credit get into childcare roles. This comes after new figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions showed that more than 500 more people were claiming in the borough compared to last year. But job centre staff so they hope a range of new measures will help tackle this including new sessions aimed at giving people information about the childcare sector.

DWP 50PLUS spokesperson and 50PLUS champion, Victoria Boylan, said: “Bolton Jobcentre Work Coaches Employer Advisers are about to commence the delivery of new childcare sector information sessions to Universal Credit claimants, who are thinking about a career in the sector. “The sessions are extremely informative and explores different aspects of the job, the career pathways, and the qualities they will need. The job centre is launching a scheme aimed at helping people into childcare roles (Image: Newsquest) “We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes claimants from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.



“We will be encouraging attendance from claimants from all walks of life to join us on these childcare careers exploration sessions.” This comes amid a range of other measures aimed at helping people back into work, including jobs fairs and extra help from job centre staff. ALSO READ: Pride after work coach helps young Bolton woman into job ALSO READ: More than 200 over 50s back at work after 'bus.

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