Over the past few months things have been moving at a rapid pace on employability with this month marking the launch of the transitional services.<\/p>\n
The priority with these new services is that we give continuity of support to unemployed people who have been faced with barriers to work. Work First Scotland will deliver support for up to 3,300 disabled people, while up to 1,500 people with a disability or a health condition will access services through Work Able Scotland.<\/p>\n
These are distinctly Scottish services which will support those who need extra help to get into work.
\nThe devolution of employment support services is a real opportunity to make Scotland fairer. They are distinctive because they are entirely voluntary meaning that people can participate without the threat of sanctions. This is important as our services should be seen as an opportunity not a threat.<\/p>\n
Services will be consistent across Scotland but delivered locally in a flexible, tailored and responsive way that meets the needs of disabled people and those at risk of long-term unemployment.<\/p>\n
\n.@jamiehepburn<\/a> launched the newly devolved employment services today, here he is explaining more about new @scotgov<\/a> approach #scotemploy<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UeOCkseCsD<\/a><\/p>\n
— Scottish Government Finance and Economy (@scotgoveconomy) April 3, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n