Jobcentre advisor interview on a saturday?

Vickim37

Had a phonecall today from my jobcentre telling me that they had to cancel my advisor interview on 13th July and that they were opening specially on saturdays so I needed to go on 25th june instead - I explained that its awkward on a weekend with my daughter but i'm informed I have no choice and I was left feeling rubbish I offered to go any other day and at any time which is part of my job seeking agreement - (they have agreed on the agreement not weekend work) but was told it had to be that saturday!:(

really confused and should I be worried? has anyone else been put in this situation?

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probably getting some overtime in because of the strike this month
seriously i had a change to my benefits recently which was actioned on a saturday,that one even surprised the bdc c/s when i spoke to them

busy_mom_2

Vickim37 wrote: »

Had a phonecall today from my jobcentre telling me that they had to cancel my advisor interview on 13th July and that they were opening specially on saturdays so I needed to go on 25th june instead - I explained that its awkward on a weekend with my daughter but i'm informed I have no choice and I was left feeling rubbish I offered to go any other day and at any time which is part of my job seeking agreement - (they have agreed on the agreement not weekend work) but was told it had to be that saturday!:(

really confused and should I be worried? has anyone else been put in this situation?

If your jobseekers agreement states you are only available for work Monday to friday, you do not have to attend the interview unless you agree to it. Call them back, tell you cannot find any one to have the children and you are unavailable. If you don't go and the case gets sent to a decision maker, you state you were unable to go as you are unavailable weekends in accordance with your jobseekers agreement. They cannot sanction your benefit unless you agree that you can , on this instance attend.

dookar

busy_mom wrote: »

If your jobseekers agreement states you are only available for work Monday to friday, you do not have to attend the interview unless you agree to it. Call them back, tell you cannot find any one to have the children and you are unavailable. If you don't go and the case gets sent to a decision maker, you state you were unable to go as you are unavailable weekends in accordance with your jobseekers agreement. They cannot sanction your benefit unless you agree that you can , on this instance attend.

I'm not so sure about that.

EDIT: Misread, sorry

dark_lady

Actions speak louder than words so take your kids with you.:D

chocdonuty

Just take the kids along, they are allowed as kids are always about when I go and I've had to take my daughter several times myself, just remember something to keep them occupied.

robpw2

i do not see an issue, go to the appointment and take your child with you

bestpud

Agreed, I've taken my child to JCP and there was always children around when I was there too.

Why make life difficult for yourself?

joanne0620

I always have to take DS with me, I just take him a few toys in my bag and he's fine. The staff are lovely with him, its really no problem to take him.

gillypkk

i also take my kids with me. im only ever there for about 10 mins at a time so its not like they are sat around for hours on end bored rigid.

zoesmummy_2006

i used to take both mine with me and the lady i saw used to have paper and a pen ready for them both so thy could draw her a picture while we went through things-she was great!! take little ones with you, doubt you'll be there long x