Written answers

Tuesday, 5 July 2022

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Employment Support Services

Photo of Sorca ClarkeSorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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409. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is being pursued by JobPath to have his or her new employer complete forms and provide details relating to rates of pay when JobPath had no hand, act or part in the person securing this employment and did not assist in securing the necessary training before employment commenced; the purpose of these forms; and the intended use of the data. [35827/22]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The JobPath service helps and supports their clients to identify and pursue suitable job opportunities themselves and the personal adviser will provide any appropriate support that the person may require, from preparing their CV and assisting with the job application to financial assistance for clothing or transport costs at interview stage or in the first days of employment.

JobPath fees are designed to cover the cost of the provision of a case management service. Just as is the case with Intreo and the LES, the jobs secured by JobPath clients are not all secured on their behalf by the service providers. However, the provision of the employment advisory service will have contributed to a client's ability to secure employment for themselves.

The JobPath providers are required to offer in-work support to the person for up to twelve months while they remain in employment. This includes scheduled contact with the person as well as ad-hoc contact should they need immediate support or advice, this may be particularly important for those in temporary or part-time employment to provide the specific support needed to progress to more sustainable permanent employment.

A person is not under any obligation to provide employment or employer details to the JobPath provider but, if they wish to do so and avail of the in-employment support offered, all information will be treated confidentially.

As the customer in this case is currently not on the live register they would be entitled to request that the JobPath provider refrain from contacting them and / or their employer.

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