Jobcentre Plus factsheet – Lone Parent Advisers

10 months ago 15th Jun 11:18

Balancing work with family is an important consideration for many people but for parents bringing up children on their own, it can be a particular concern.

Did you know?

Around a quarter of families in Great Britain are lone parent families
9 out of 10 lone parents say they want to work Approximately 56% of lone parents are in work, compared with the national employment rate of 74.5%
More than 458,000 lone parents have been helped into work through New Deal and more than a million lone parents are now in work for the first time ever

Specialist Lone Parent advisers at Jobcentre Plus can help lone parents overcome barriers to work; discuss their situation and goals, and help them work out what works best for them and their children.

Jobcentre Plus also works closely with employers who have vacancies to fill. Advisers encourage employers to adopt family friendly working practices , for example part-time work or flexible hours so that lone parents can fit work around their childcare responsibilities. Specialist lone parent advisers can also attend employer recruitment days to help explain about benefits, tax credits, childcare and training for lone parents.

For more information, or to make an appointment to see a Lone Parent adviser, people should contact their local Jobcentre Plus. (Telephone details are available in the phone book or by using the nearest office search on www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk.)

Lone Parents’ Questions Answered

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