Group Work/Jobs II: Cost Benefit Analysis Technical Report

This document describes an evaluation of the Group Work/JOBS II program, which aims to enhance job search skills and self-efficacy, particularly for improving employment outcomes and mental health among participants. The evaluation, conducted through a Randomised Control Trial and cost-benefit analysis using the Department for Work and Pensions model, found that while the program had positive effects on mental health and self-efficacy, the financial benefits did not outweigh the costs for the broader society. However, for subgroups with anxiety or low self-efficacy, the benefits did exceed the costs. The program's total cost was £3.3 million, with no significant increase in employment observed. The evaluation suggests that the program could be cost-effective if targeted at specific groups and if cost and benefit levels are maintained. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: Department for Work and Pensions
• Evaluation types: Value for money evaluation; Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Randomised control trial (RCT)
• RCT methods: No RCT methods listed
• Value for money methods: Cost-benefit analysis
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: July 2021

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Links to published evaluations (DEBUGGING): No final report link found.
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes