Purpose

The Help Out service has been
in operation for nine months, having initially been appointed
through a direct award, and has successfully engaged with 245
individuals. The service has proven that in conjunction with the
Worklessness Support Service, job outcomes and health and wellbeing
outcomes for individuals are significantly improved.
 
Through engagement with the
service the number of people moving into employment has increased
by 10% with 50% of individuals sustaining employment at six months.
Extended provision of the service for a further eleven months at a
reduced financial envelope aligns contract end points and allows
for options to be explored regarding the merging of the two
contracts when the Wirral Worklessness contract expires on 31st
March 2024.
 
This programme is designed to
engage eligible workless young people and adults and support their
progression into education, employment, and training via a suite of
flexible, tailored employment support services.

Decision

Resolved – that the Director of Public Health has decided
to make a direct award of a contract with an  11 month term to 
Involve Northwest for the  increase
of  employment support and improvement
of  health outcomes through delivery of
the Help Out service.