The government's planned investment in employment support is a "really welcome" development, says Carole Easton, Chief Executive at the Centre for Ageing Better.
£22 million will be invested in new measures to tackle unemployment amongst the over 50s on benefits, with jobseeekers in this cohort receiving more one-to-one support at jobcentres to help them get into, and progress in work, boosting their earnings ahead of retirement.
This increased support will be boosted by 37 50PLUS Champions covering every district across England, Wales and Scotland who will work with local employers to help them realise how their recruitment could benefit from the talent of older workers.
Ms Easton highlighted the importance of a bespoke approach to employment support for older workers.
"We know that older workers face unique challenges, such as ageism in the workplace and a possible gap in skills compared to some of their younger counterparts.
"We will gladly support any tailored action that begins chip away at these significant roadblocks standing in the way of older people accessing fulfilling work.
According to the Employment Related Services Association, people over 50 are more likely to have caring responsibilities.
Some 12% of men and 16% of women aged 55-64 providing informal care and increased support from Work Coaches will help them navigate these barriers.
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