Greenwich's Job Point scheme that helps parents find the perfect job has been rolled out to other parts of the country.
What is Job Point?
Job Point allows people to get information on the latest job opportunities at the touch of a button from a dedicated on-line screen.
Where is it?
The job point is at Robert Owen Early Years Centre in East Greenwich. The Centre has been piloting the scheme for the past six months.
An adviser from the local Job Centre pays a weekly visit to the centre to help with everyday inquiries.
Building people's confidence
Employment and Welfare minister Margaret Hodge visited the centre on 8 February to announce plans to open more centres across England and Wales.
"I think it’s a very exciting and important scheme," she said. "A huge part of it is building people’s confidence. If you’ve not worked for a period of time, you can lose confidence so it’s vital to create the kind, friendly environment you get at Robert Owen."
Freedom to browse
Robert Owen Headteacher Julia Stephenson is pleased with the results of the scheme: "We’re absolutely thrilled with how it’s gone. What’s special about it is the sense of freedom people feel. They drop their children off, pop in here for a coffee and a chat, then they’ll just have a look in their own time."
Information about Robert Owen Early Years Centre
Search for a job
9 February 2006