The Job Centre, TV review: After the likes of Benefits Street, this is a breath of fresh air
Bradford-based independent recruitment firm Candelisa People is the subject of the occasionally bonkers but ultimately heart-warming programme
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference."If you could be any kitchen appliance which would you be, and why?" That was one of the questions during an interview for a role selling, er, stationery. The position was being filled by Candelisa People, the Bradford-based independent recruitment firm that's the subject of occasionally bonkers but ultimately heart-warming The Job Centre.
At its head is Jane Vincent, a force to be reckoned with who will stop at nothing to win contracts, including getting on her hands and knees to scrub toilets in the local Marriott. The dirty work paid off – Candelisa got the gig and Jane would know exactly how to instruct any potential employees.
This was TV in the vein of Channel 4's Educating series - the staff really cared. Particularly Carlos, the industrial recruiter tasked with filling those menial jobs no-one asks careers advisors about. He drove troubled new recruit Danny to a factory job to ensure he turned up on time. Danny was later fired for going off sick and Carlos suspected too many "spicy" smelling cigarettes were the problem. Undeterred, he warned his charge off the weed and found him another gig.
After the likes of Benefits Street, what a breath of fresh air it was to be shown the more common reality: people want to work, some just need a helping hand.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments