A recent advert that is accessible to job hunters across the UK has left some people in absolute disgrace due to its shocking sexual nature and explicit manner.
Jobcentre plus has posted details and information on the recruitment for female/male and couples to appear on webcam naked/semi naked and to use sexual dialogue for viewers over the internet. This is described as ‘webcam performers’ and according to Jobcentre plus, duties include “explicit sexual dialogue which may cause embarrassment to some people.”
Jobcentre plus continue to describe it as “A job with a difference.” With a wage of £100 a day with no set working pattern, this job can be tempting anybody. However, job posts such as these pose a threat to young people and students of exposure.
Many students would consider this job simply to pay off bills and to survive over the summer. I spoke with one student, who wished to stay anonymous “I admit that with a wage of £100 day, I would be tempted to take the job however, I understand that there is a risk of young people/teenagers applying for this job who would expose themselves. If I was in deep money problems, I would take the job without a second thought.”
The main problem comes down to how easy it is to apply. On the job advert it states ‘to apply for this job see a Jobcentre advisor.” It does not claim that you have to go through any interview process. This is easy for young people to get influenced into, as jobs elsewhere in the country are limited.
I spoke to parent, Beverley Mason, “This is disgusting. I’m shocked that the Jobcentre would consider even advertising this position. I would hate the thought of my teenage daughter to get easily tempted into applying for this job. The Jobcentre plus should take action and remove the post.”
Spokesman for the DWP (Department for work and pensions, Jobcentre plus), Amy Wardlaw, said: “If a vacancy is legal then Jobcentre Plus has to advertise it, however adult entertainment jobs are clearly marked that applicants must be aged 18 or over.
“Our staff do not actively promote these vacancies to our customers, it would be up to them to express an interest in applying and to ask for further information.”
After the shock this post has created I doubt the Jobcentre will post another explicit job like this again.
By Hayley Brown
