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Department for Work and Pension
Are you thinking about a career in the Civil Service, or do you know someone who is? If so, why not consider a Movement to Work placement with the Department for Work and Pensions? PLEASE NOTE: ONGOING start dates.
- Locaton
East and North Scotland - Employer
Department for Work and Pensions - Provider
Movement to Work - Wages
0.00 per hour - Level
Work Placement - Apply by
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
The ambition of the Movement to Work programme is to provide young people aged 16 to 30 years, who are not in education,?employment, or training, the opportunity to gain?experience, skills, and confidence to improve their job prospects through the provision of high-quality and meaningful placements across the Civil Service.?[UKDLCT1] [MTPACPPCC2] [MTPACPPCC3]
To be eligible you will need to be:
• aged between 16 and 30.
• Not in Education, Employment, or Training.
• In receipt of benefits. (Universal credit, Job Seekers Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance).
• Looking to gain an understanding of what it is like to work in the Civil Service.
Movement to Work placements:
• Can take place face to face, virtually or hybrid (a combination of both).
• Can vary in length from 1 week up to 12 weeks, depending on the placement.
• Can be run in groups as well as individually.
The best bits:
• Your benefits won’t be affected.
• You will have plenty of opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.
• You will have a chance to build confidence and self-esteem through project work.
• and opportunities to develop team working, presentation and research skills.
• Whilst enhancing your employability skills, by completing applications, learning the latest interview techniques and improving your CV.
• You will be provided with one to one support from an experienced manager.
• Meet other young people and share experiences.
• and Meet and hear from a range of guest and inspirational speakers.
If you are interested in taking part in a MtW placement within the Department for Work and Pensions, please speak to your work coach in the job centre.
If you are not in receipt of benefits but think you would qualify then please click to find out how to apply.
N.B. Placements can only be offered to customers
· in receipt of the following benefits (Universal credit, Job Seekers Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance),
· aged between 16 and 30 and
· not in education, employment, or training.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Friday, January 31, 2025
- Monday, February 10, 2025
Skills Required
All placement opportunities include meaningful sessions and activities that give you a real sense of what it is like to work in the Civil Service. Placements are designed to help build confidence and improve your employability skills. Placements can be virtual, face to face or hybrid and can include project work, one to one support and also inspirational guest speakers who will give you a real flavour of life as a Civil Servant.
Qualifications Required
Day to day we look for a ‘smart- casual’ dress style – this means we don’t expect you to wear a shirt and tie but don’t want to see tracksuits either.
You must consider any logos on your clothing’s that may cause offence or have any political or offensive messages. As these cannot be worn. Your Job Centre Work Coach can help you with this and there is also funding to help if you do not have suitable clothing. This is given on a case-by-case basis and is based on your circumstances.
Training
- Communication & Team Building
- Confidence & Assertiveness
- Timekeeping & Work Ethic
- Presentation Skills
- CV, Cover Letter & Application Form Skills
- Interview techniques including the chance to have mock interviews
- Specific support and mentoring for vacancies in DWP and the wider Civil Service.
Prospects
In 2023 we supported over 2000 young people on a placement and many who took part in the programme found employment both in and outside of the Civil Service.
Other Information
Gavin secured permanent employment with DWP following his Movement to Work experience and is now a Youth Ambassador for the programme. He has recently hosted the 2022 MtW Youth Summit in Birmingham.
“Before starting my Movement to Work I was thinking what I can possibly get from this. After the introduction from the participant manager, I felt more confident about partaking. It was a time in my life where I felt like stuff was starting to happen and I was feeling recognised.” Gavin Phipps DWP MtW youth Ambassador and MtW Rising Star award winner 2023
Scott secured employment with DWP, via the Social Mobility Apprenticeship, following his Movement to Work experience and is now a Youth Ambassador for the programme.
“I found the experience extremely informative and useful for my future career path. The support during and after the programme is excellent, with a person-centred approach throughout.”
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