New Deal
On 29/09/08 Steps to Work, the Department's new flexible approach to helping people to find work was introduced in Northern Ireland.
The Steps to Work programme subsumes the main New Deal programmes in Northern Ireland
New Deal will continue to operate in the Londonderry area (Lisnagelvin and Foyle offices) until the procurement process is complete.
How does New Deal work?
All New Deals start with an interview with a New Deal Personal Adviser who supports the participant throughout his or her time on the programme. During this interview the participant’s skills, experience and job hopes are discussed. Any gaps in skills or knowledge are identified and the New Deal Personal Adviser may suggest extra help to get the participant ready for work, such as support to develop self confidence.
The New Deal Personal Adviser helps participants into work by tailoring the support available through New Deal to their individual needs and circumstances. This support can include:
- subsidised employment
- work experience with employers
- training
- help with essential skills.
Look at the details under each New Deal programme to see the help which is available.
The Department has recently carried out a tendering process for the award of new contracts. See Recontracting DEL provision: New Deal / Steps to Work for the latest information.
