Agenda item

The Committee received a report from Peter Nyman, Treasurer, in respect of the work of Camberley and District Job Club.

Camberley Job Club was originally founded in 2012. Its purpose was to help those who were looking for employment to prepare and search for jobs. This was provided by helping rebuild confidence, offering support in preparing a CV, writing a cover letter and interview preparation.

Camberley Job Club fostered a friendly and inclusive culture and had a ‘no turn-away’ policy and had received many repeat customers as a result. The majority of customers aimed to acquire basic-level jobs and the Job Club aimed to improve jobseekers’ employability through enrolling clients in English-speaking classes and helping them with basic IT skills.

Whilst a significant amount of clients were referred back to Job Centre Plus, each customer had between 5 and 12 mentoring sessions at the end of which it was hoped that clients would be self-managing. Clients also had workshops on debt issues and guidance on setting up their own business if necessary.

Arising from Members’ questions and comments the following points were noted:

·         It was noted that the Executive had resolved to delegate the decision to award the Job Club with a revenue grant for the 20/21 financial year to the Executive Head – Transformation. Discussions had indicated it was likely that the Job Club would be awarded with a revenue grant of £6,000.

·         Peter Nyman advised that Councillors were welcome to experience the service first hand on a Monday morning at High Cross Church.

The Committee thanked Peter Nyman for his informative presentation.