Organisation information
Jobseekers and Public Employment Services Division
From Department of Social Protection
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From Department of Social Protection
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The Jobseekers and Public Employment Services division provide the general direction and policy under which the department administer the Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme and advise the Minister on related policy issues and matters.
The Unit oversee the Back to School and School Meals schemes. They conduct comprehensive investigations where the risk of concurrent working and claiming social welfare payments is most prevalent.
They coordinate the implementation of the national action plan for social inclusion.
They also provides policy analysis and advice on poverty both internally and externally, including:
Jobseekers and Public Employment Services are also responsible for: