Work Trial

A Work Trial lets you try out a potential employee for up to 30 days, at no cost to your business, before you decide whether to make them a job offer. It is, in effect, a test period in a real job, and an ideal opportunity to fill a vacancy with minimum risk.

A Work Trial gives you time to find out how well suited a person is to the job, and to the culture and workforce of your company, and also gives the potential employee the time to decide if a job is right for them. This often means they are more likely to want to stay with your company.

A Work Trial is suitable for most jobs over 16 hours a week that are expected to last at least 3 months.

If you offer a Work Trail to someone they will continue to receive their benefit, plus expenses which we will pay.

There are some terms and conditions which Jobcentre Plus staff can give advice on. To find out more contact the Labour Market and Recruitment Adviser at your local Jobcentre Plus office.