Jobcentres: Staff
Commons · Question 87153 · Tabled 31 Oct 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Tracy Gilbert
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance he provides on whether JobCentre Work Coaches can accept (a) discounts and (b) similar benefits from clients.
Answer
Answered by Andrew Western, 10 Nov 2025
Job Centre Work Coaches must uphold the highest standards of propriety and regularity. Under the Bribery Act 2010, it is a criminal offence to offer, give, request, or accept any financial or other advantage intended to improperly influence official dutie...