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Written question asked by David Linden (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 15 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 June 2021. It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 June 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Jobcentres: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what awareness training for autism is provided to work coaches and JobCentre Plus staff.

Answer

The Department is committed to providing the best possible support for all claimants to meet their individual circumstances.

Jobcentre staff undergo a comprehensive learning journey which includes self-paced and facilitated classroom based learning, incorporating complex needs of individuals, to equip staff when engaging with claimants on the autistic spectrum.

Supporting information is also available in Guidance which incorporates all complex needs of different vulnerable groups, together with a short bitesized learning product which was launched as part of Autism Awareness Week in April 2019. All of which is available at the point of need for each individual personal requirement.

Support is also provided by Disability Employment Advisers and Work Psychologists. Work Coaches can refer individuals to personalised provision and support, such as the Work and Health Programme (available in England and Wales) or Fair Start Scotland (devolved programme available Scotland).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16202
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Autism Jobcentres Training
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk