Got it! MenuSearch Jobs Help with moving from benefits to work – Job Search Programmes Jobcentre Plus can provide support to help you prepare for, find, and stay in work. They can give you training, guidance and work placement programmes, and schemes such as work experience, volunteering and job trialling. They can also support you with starting your own business, and help you to combine work with looking after children or caring responsibilities. There is also help for specific problems such as a history of unemployment in the family, drug and alcohol problems, parenting or financial management skills, antisocial behaviour or health conditions. If you have a disability, a Disability Employment Advisor (DEA) is also on hand to give assistance. They can help you to find a job or gain new skills in order to help you get back into work. A Jobcentre Plus work coach can give you more information about the various programmes at your local Jobcentre Plus centre. A ‘Work Programme’ is available which helps to provide support, work experience and training for up to 2 years to help people find and stay in work. You may have to join the Work Programme if you have been receiving Job Seeker’s allowance for more than 3 months, or if you get Employment and Support Allowance and you are in the Work-Related activity group. Jobcentre Plus will write to you and ask you to attend an interview. The assessment interview will take place if you are still on the Work Programme after 2 years. The interview aims to help you plan, prepare and find work. Depending on your individual circumstances, you can also volunteer to join the Work Programme. You will need to ask your Jobcentre Plus work coach for more information. For specific types of work, sector-based work academies offer training and work experience for up to 6 weeks in a particular industry or area of work. Most academies also offer you a guaranteed interview for a job or an apprenticeship. These are available to people who are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance (if you are in the Work-Related Activity Group). ‘Work Clubs’ are also available to anyone who is unemployed. They are run by local organisations such as employers and community groups. They provide a chance to network with others and share knowledge, experience and job hunting advice. This is a good way to get to know the organisations in your area and find out if there are any vacancies available. Tweet What is the Jobcentre Plus? A layman's guide to the Job Centre Plus and it's services for job seekers and employers. What is Income Support? Income Support is available to UK residents aged 16 to 59 who unable to seek full time work. What is Job Seekers Allowance? Jobseeker's allowance is the benefit paid to unemployed people who are actively looking for work. What are Job Fairs? Job Fairs provide a great opportunity to meet many local employers. JobCentre Plus Offices Where to find your local JobCentre Plus offices. What is Pathways to Work? Pathways to Work helps people with disabilities or health conditions that make it difficult for them to find work. About Disability Employment Advisors If you have a health condition or a disability that affects your ability to work, JobCentre Plus offers a service for disabled workers by putting them in touch with a Disability Employment Advisor (DEA). Whether you have just lost your job or ha... How to Contact Jobcentre Plus JobCentreGuide is an independent guide to JobCentre Plus services and NOT in any way affiliated with JobCentre Plus or other government bodies. If you have any queries or want to ask a question or make an appointment, you will need to contact th... Help with moving from benefits to work – Getting Help Your Jobcentre Plus work coach can help you by giving advice on the support available when returning back to work. Help with moving from benefits to work – Starting Your Own Business Your Jobcentre Plus work coach at your local Jobcentre Plus can tell you about resources which can help you to start your own business. Help with moving from benefits to work – support when you start working When you go back to work, this does not mean that you have to give up all of your benefits. Some benefits may carry on and there may be others available to you once you have started working. Help with moving from benefits to work – Work Experience and Volunteering Help with moving from benefits to work – Work Experience and Volunteering Resources for Employers If you are an employer seeking advice on finding the right employees, we can help! Please browse our articles below for tips on how to scout new talent. Information on Jobcentres and the Coronavirus Jobcentres throughout the UK have adopted and adjusted their operational models based on the prevailing conditions. 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