26 June 2026
Evaluation of JobsPlus pilot shows promise
An evaluation of the voluntary JobsPlus scheme suggests it has promise in supporting those in social housing into employment.
Social housing residents face higher levels of poverty and employment disadvantage, being ‘twice as likely to be unemployed or disabled, over three times as likely to be lone parents or have no qualifications, and, when employed, to work in lower-skilled, lower-paid roles’.
JobsPlus is a voluntary programme, led by the community and delivered at a local level. From 2024, a pilot of the approach has been funded by government and Youth Futures Foundation. The [pilot is running across ten neighbourhoods each containing from 300-1,000 households.
The analysis of the pilots found that they were feasible to implement in communities and adapted well to different contexts. On-site employment support was most consistently delivered, and community support increased trust in the approach. About one in six eligible residents took part in the pilot, surpassing 1,000 by the end of 2025.
In terms of engagement, many people felt more confident and willing to engage after spending time in the hub, with reservations easing over time. Outcomes saw 29% of those out of work achieving employment, and 22% of those in work changing roles, with a quarter achieving this within a month of participating. 55% who moved into employment were still working after six months.
Read more about the assessment of the JobsPlus pilot.
Social housing residents face higher levels of poverty and employment disadvantage, being ‘twice as likely to be unemployed or disabled, over three times as likely to be lone parents or have no qualifications, and, when employed, to work in lower-skilled, lower-paid roles’.
JobsPlus is a voluntary programme, led by the community and delivered at a local level. From 2024, a pilot of the approach has been funded by government and Youth Futures Foundation. The [pilot is running across ten neighbourhoods each containing from 300-1,000 households.
The analysis of the pilots found that they were feasible to implement in communities and adapted well to different contexts. On-site employment support was most consistently delivered, and community support increased trust in the approach. About one in six eligible residents took part in the pilot, surpassing 1,000 by the end of 2025.
In terms of engagement, many people felt more confident and willing to engage after spending time in the hub, with reservations easing over time. Outcomes saw 29% of those out of work achieving employment, and 22% of those in work changing roles, with a quarter achieving this within a month of participating. 55% who moved into employment were still working after six months.
Read more about the assessment of the JobsPlus pilot.
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