Future job fund - Advice please

xwelshyx

I was wondering if someone could help me with a query regarding the future job fund.

I emailed companies with my cv asking if they were recruiting or have any voluntary work available. An employer has emailed me back asking if I have been on job seekers for 6 months and my age.

I have been on job seekers since July. However, I took up a temporary job posistion over christmas. Will this make me ineligible for the future job funds initiative?

Thanks in advance

unemployedJCP

The information they have requested from you is illegal.

Did you sign off or did you work whilst declaring your work?

xwelshyx

I had to sign off as one week I was given over 16 hours. I guess it makes me ineligible. It's crazy really. You do something because you think it will benefit you finding work and it then works out as a disadvantage.

I'll have to keep looking and take up voluntary work with them for now.

Thank you for your reply.

PinkMascara

xwelshyx wrote: »

I had to sign off as one week I was given over 16 hours. I guess it makes me ineligible. It's crazy really. You do something because you think it will benefit you finding work and it then works out as a disadvantage.

I'll have to keep looking and take up voluntary work with them for now.

Thank you for your reply.

it has to be 6 months no breaks

QueenOfComps

Future job fund is paid by government so they never keep that person after the 3 or 6 months so i wouldnt worry too much about it.

xwelshyx

Usually_Angry wrote: »

You never know - the employer may be happy to take you on off their own back if you shine through at interview... Try to think positive

They will only take me on as a volunteer if I am not eligible. I'll keep looking

tsimehC

Why don't you volunteer and keep looking? Can't hurt can it or is it a full-time volunteering opportunity? Good luck in your jobsearch!