Restart employability diagnostic assessment and action plans

Shudder!

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/restart_employability_diagnostic#incoming-1857779

Heres a similar FOI, about the Restart Scheme.

FOI 2021/64341:
On the plus side. Participants can't be mandated to Sign the 'Action Plan', or to give a reason why either.
Not sure about providing the information in the Action Plan thou , to the providers? Standard Q&A's: Job goals, work exp, Barriers to work etc.

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/copy_of_action_plan_used_by_rest#incoming-1863521

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/780346/response/1863521/attach/html/3/Reed%20Action%20Plan.pdf.html

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/780346/response/1863521/attach/html/4/Response%20FOI2021%2064341.pdf.html

Is it a mandatory programme? Does it include claimants on JSA? Only UC is mentioned.

If one refuses to answer any of the questions on the flawed, discriminatory and bigoted "work capability" test, what happens? It's one thing to take a test when applying for a job, it's entirely another when it's a third party DWP contractor who limits your possible answers and is fully prepared to get you sanctioned for giving the "wrong" one. G4S, for example, with their Question 6 are directing the claimant to possibly self-incriminate and admit to undertaking illegal activities. Since when does a third party contractor get to ask such invasive questions anyway? Most employers dare not go so far as G4S has done.

DWP is silent in regards to The Restart Scheme for old JSA. The scheme is not mentioned in JSA legislation.

It is going to be administratively difficult/impossible to mandate JSA claimants to this particular scheme.


Mandation
8.02. Universal Credit claimants may be required by their Jobcentre Plus work coach to undertake particular action where it will help them prepare for or move into work – this requirement is mandation. Provided the activity was reasonable and achievable in their circumstances, the claimant may be sanctioned if they fail to complete it without a good reason.

8.03. You are also able to mandate Participants to undertake activities during their time on the Restart Scheme, subject to the legal and policy requirements outlined within this chapter.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restart-provider-guidance/chapter-8-mandating-participants-to-undertake-activity

Thank you for the link. It says the following:

If your Participant is not in receipt of Universal Credit they have voluntary participation on the Restart Scheme and cannot be mandated to undertake any activity.

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G4S, for example, with their Question 6 are directing the claimant to possibly self-incriminate and admit to undertaking illegal activities. Since when does a third party contractor get to ask such invasive questions anyway? Most employers dare not go so far as G4S has done.

It might have something to do with G4s, running Private Correctional Facilities (Prison's) #Absolut So creating business for themselves

Does anyone know what type of Mandations these providers use? As they can't mandate: work experience, apply for work, attend interviews, or take up work (8:12).

8.12. The only restriction to this is mandating your Participant to complete work experience, apply for work, attend a job interview or take up work. You may agree these as voluntary activities but you must not set these as mandatory requirements.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restart-provider-guidance/chapter-8-mandating-participants-to-undertake-activity

8.11. DWP does not provide a prescriptive list of activities. You have the freedom to determine the activity you require your Participant to undertake, provided it has the clear aim of helping them prepare for or move into work.

Pintel wrote:

Does anyone know what type of Mandations these providers use? As they can't mandate: work experience, apply for work, attend interviews, or take up work (8:12).

preparing a CV;
attending a skills assessment;
participating in training/courses;
developing a business plan etc.

Activities must be tailored and relevant to individual circumstances.

Same old stuff!

Thanks #D.A .
I dare say the old Chestnut of 'Supervised Job search' would be added to thay list ? As I got this on the HWP/Work Program...

Pintel wrote:Thanks #D.A .
I dare say the old Chestnut of 'Supervised Job search' would be added to thay list ? As I got this on the HWP/Work Program...

There are ways to avoid this!

I'd personally staple a fresh copy of that FOI to any sheep herders paper work. Just in case, they aren't clear on non-mandatory signing and personal disclosure of documents. Many had a problem absorbing this on the work program circuses.

Mandation.

Note:"Provided the activity was reasonable and achievable in their circumstances," So, everyone make sure everything is just as they state in quotes and we're all be happy  

Hi just been referred to the Restart Scheme (Reed in Partnership ) I was told it was People + but I presume they are just using their building.

Am I still right in thinking you do not have to sign any contract with them as long as you attend and take part, to avoid sanction.
Any help would be appreciated.

Kind regards.

ps. I'm now on UC and previously attended 4 years on the shit hole that was the work programme (Avanta)while on JSA.

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/claimant_refusal_of_signature_fo#incoming-1879415

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/786102/response/1879415/attach/html/3/Smith%20J%20FOI%2070138%20response.pdf.html

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restart-provider-guidance/chapter-8-mandating-participants-to-undertake-activity

Hi #Oneman, your right about 'Turn up & Sign not'. Here's some pieces I've found about the Restart Scheme. Hope they help, and keep us informed of how it goes with these . As i am waiting for the Circus to start again, as I am in line for a letter from a provider.

What about signing the fire register?

You could just take a "Selfie" outside the building with that days newspaper #Oneman. A picture ️ is worth a thousand words as the saying goes 🤩....

It takes 7 days to develop my photos Pintel. They refused me a mobile phone.

Did I mention that I had to redo my CC claimant commitment again after the last one 2 weeks ago all because of this scheme.

oneman wrote:It takes 7 days to develop my photos Pintel. They refused me a mobile phone.

Lucky you #Oneman, it takes a month for the oil paint to dry on my canvas. The last time I took a selfie...

Take care out there everyone.

The rules remain similar for courses, schemes, programmes etc..

Useful resources:


https://mrfrankzola.wordpress.com/

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/user/frank_zola

Thanks for that. You said earlier that there are ways to avoid things like supervised work search. Would you like to enlighten me on that please.

Not sure why I can't like your post D. Appleby. Nor can I edit my last post. Perhaps it's my tablet.

oneman wrote:Not sure why I can't like your post D. Appleby. Nor can I edit my last post. Perhaps it's my tablet.

I have also experienced reduced functionality on some websites when using a tablet but they were fine with a different computer.

One point I have been wondering about, is there much difference between the 'Kickstart & Restart' schemes? I thought one was for under 25yrs old and one was for over 25 yrs old?

Be interesting to see if there a financial payout reward difference between the two schemes. As well as results of employment from participants