Ingeus

Who can join Flexible New Deal?

FND is a mandatory programme for people who have been unemployed for 12 months or more. Ingeus delivers the Flexible New Deal programme alongside Jobcentre Plus as part of the Government’s aim to help more people on benefits find work.

Whether you've been unemployed for 12 months or 12 years, Flexible New Deal provides support that is tailored to your needs. You may be ready to start work straight away or may not have worked for some time. Whatever your situation, your advisor will help you to work out what you want to do and the support you will need to get there.

What support can you choose from?

One-to-one support – receive support from a friendly and professional personal advisor.

Free job-hunting facilities – you can use our computers, the internet, phones and newspapers whenever you like.

English classes and basic skills advice – we can provide free English classes and basic skills training.

Better-off calculations – we can show you how much better-off you will be in work.

Work placements and work-focused training – where appropriate, we can arrange suitable activities

Workshops – we run workshops such as 'Confidence building' and 'Interview skills'.

Expert health advice – our health professionals can provide specialist advice to help manage health conditions.

Expert job-hunting advice – we can help you find and apply for jobs, write a good CV, call employers and prepare for interviews.

Self-employment advice – specialist advice and support to start your own business.

Continuing support – we can continue to provide support once you have found a job, including filling in benefits forms.


In England, this programme is match-funded by the European Social Fund.