Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 5
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Integrating careers advice into Jobcentres risks undermining its distinct professional role
Conclusion
Integrating careers advice into Jobcentres is an exciting opportunity: the culture of careers advice, with its focus on the individual and long-term outcomes, offers a blueprint to improve the culture of Jobcentres. However, there are risks that DWP will have to manage. Careers advice is a skilled profession, requiring qualities distinct from employment support. It must not become the poor relation of employment support or swallowed up by Jobcentres. (Conclusion, Paragraph 35)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 14 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗