The Jobseeker’s Allowance (18-21 Work Skills Pilot Scheme) Regulations 2014

PART 3 SELECTION FOR AND PARTICIPATION IN PHASE TWO OF THE 18-21 WORK SKILLS PILOT SCHEME

Selection for participation in Phase Two of the Scheme

9.—(1) The Secretary of State may select a claimant (“C”) for participation in Phase Two of the Scheme if the following circumstances are met.

(2) The first circumstance is that C has reached the age of 18 but has not yet reached the age of 22 on the day on which C has been in receipt of a jobseeker’s allowance for 6 months or longer.

(3) The second circumstance is that C has been in receipt of a jobseeker’s allowance for 6 months or longer.

(4) The third circumstance is that C is registered at a Jobcentre Plus office that is located within a pilot area.

(5) The fourth circumstance is that C is required to meet the jobseeking conditions.

(6) The fifth circumstance is that C is not required to participate in Phase One of the Scheme.

Requirement to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme and initial notification

10.—(1) Subject to regulation 12, a claimant (“C”) selected in accordance with regulation 9 is required to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme where the Secretary of State gives C a notice in writing complying with paragraph (2).

(2) The notice must specify—

(a) that C is required to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme;

(b) a description of Phase Two of the Scheme in which C is required to participate;

(c) the day on which C is required to start participation in Phase Two of the Scheme;

(d) that the requirement to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme will continue until any of the circumstances in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) of regulation 12(2) apply; and

(e) information about the consequences of failing to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme.

(3) Any changes to the details mentioned in paragraph (2) must be notified by the Secretary of State to C in writing.

Subsequent notifications

11.—(1) Subject to regulation 12, a claimant (“C”) notified in accordance with regulation 10 must be given a further notice in writing by the Secretary of State complying with paragraph (2) before C can be required to undertake any work-related activity or skills training.

(2) The notice must specify—

(a) details of what C is required to do by way of participation in Phase Two of the Scheme; and

(b) information about the consequences of failing to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme.

(3) Any changes to the details mentioned in paragraph (2) must be notified by the Secretary of State to C in writing.

Circumstances in which requirement to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme is suspended or ceases to apply

12.—(1) The requirement for C to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme does not apply for any period during which the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations apply so that C is not required to meet the jobseeking conditions.

(2) A requirement to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme ceases to apply to C if—

(a) the Secretary of State gives C notice in writing that C is no longer required to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme; or

(b) C has ceased to be registered at a Jobcentre Plus office that is located within a pilot area; or

(c) C has participated in Phase Two of the Scheme for a cumulative period of 6 months; or

(d) C ceases to be entitled to a jobseeker’s allowance.

(3) If the Secretary of State gives C a notice in writing under paragraph (2)(a), the requirement to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme ceases to apply on the day specified in the notice.

Requirement to recommence participation in Phase Two of the Scheme

13.—(1) Where

(a) a claimant’s (“C”) requirement to participate in Phase Two of the Scheme ceases to apply in accordance with regulation 12(2)(a), (b) or (d); and

(b) the circumstances specified in regulation 9(2) to (6) are met;

the Secretary of State may require C to recommence participation in Phase Two of the Scheme by giving C a new written notice complying with regulation 10(2).

(2) Any changes to the details mentioned in paragraph (1) must be notified by the Secretary of State to C in writing.