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Ingeus awarded Jobs Guarantee contract in the East Midlands

28 Apr. 2026

Ingeus has been awarded the Jobs Guarantee contract in the East Midlands, further strengthening its long-standing partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and its role in supporting people into sustainable employment. 

The Jobs Guarantee is part of the DWP Youth Job Guarantee which aims to support nearly one million young people in the UK who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) by providing tailored support, training opportunities and subsidized jobs.  

Ingeus will start delivery of the Jobs Guarantee in the East Midlands from April, providing jobs to more than 200 young people. The scheme will offer a guaranteed, fully subsidised 6-month paid job to every eligible 18 to 21 year old who has been on Universal Credit and looking for work for 18 months. The government will cover 100% of employment costs for 25 hours a week at the relevant minimum wage, alongside additional wraparound support to help young people success in their job and transition into sustained employment.  

Building on Ingeus’ extensive experience of delivering employability and youth services across the UK, the East Midlands Jobs Guarantee will focus on personalised support, strong employer partnerships and inclusive approaches that respond to local labour market needs.  

This award reflects Ingeus’ proven track record of delivering employment and youth programmes, including Restart Scheme, Job Entry Targeted Support, Work and Health Programme, National Citizen Service and other regional employability services, supporting thousands of people into work and helping employers access and retain talent. 

Fiona Monahan, Ingeus Chief Executive said: “The Jobs Guarantee will create new opportunities for collaboration with employers across sectors, helping them to fill vacancies while supporting young people to gain confidence, skills and experience that lead to sustained employment. We’re delighted to be building on our track record and partnership in the East Midlands to support the successful launch of the government’s Job Guarantee”.  

Ingeus is committed to delivering high quality, person centred employment support that makes a positive difference for individuals, employers and local economies. The East Midlands Jobs Guarantee contract represents another important step in supporting inclusive growth and helping people move into good work.