JSA Contribution based-Interview

bigspender1971

Hi all, have been claiming the above for 20 weeks or thereabouts and have been called in to attend an interview in the jobcentre to reassess my Jobseekers agreement. Am a bit nervous about this. Anyone tell me what is involved? Many thanks

jayne.doe

Hi are you sure its not 13 weeks. Its called a 13 week review, then there is a six month one. It is the end of what is known as your permitted period. On your jsag, you will have agreed to certain things, ie how much money you want to take home. After the end of the permitted period you will find you will be expected to widen the amount you are willing to acccept. Its nothing to worry about whatsover. The jobcentre also want to know they are doing all they can to help you, that your jsag is correct and complete dont worry honest:)

peter999

bigspender1971 wrote:

Hi all, have been claiming the above for 20 weeks or thereabouts and have been called in to attend an interview in the jobcentre to reassess my Jobseekers agreement. Am a bit nervous about this. Anyone tell me what is involved? Many thanks

They're probably just late with their 3 month (13 week) review.
Look at your JSA Agreement.

They'll ask about your job search, interviews, may offer additional help.
They'll discuss whether the hours, types of job, pay etc. need to be changed to help you back to work. Likely they'll ask you to widen these.

Think if there are any other things they can do to help you, like training, CV workshop etc.

raq

My sister has just had her 13 week check.

She went in yesterday and only spoke to the advisor for 10 minutes, she said it was just like her fortnightly signing on. Showed the lady her notes and a copy of an application form and that was about it. She was also very nervous last week but she was fine when she got home. She also asked what happens if she isn't succesful with jobs after her 6 months is up. They mentioned that they will try their best with jobs and training days and her money won't be stopped but there will be a difference with her money, the lady didn't say how much though.

Good luck and I hope it went well for you.

ukdickie31

Just to confirm what should happen at a 13 week interview.

At the 13 week stage, the Jobseeker Agreement should be reviewed and any restrictions taken out.

Theoretically a Jobseeker is expected to travel up to an hour and a half each way to take a job (public transport if necessary) and have no restrictions on the type of work nor wage to be accepted.

The adviser should also undertake jobsearch with the Jobseeker and check on the Jobsearch activity undertaken by the Jobseeker.

That's the theory anyway.

Most of the time there just isn't enough interview time to do this fully.



If you are aged between 18 and 24, you will normally go to New Deal at the six month stage. There is also the possibility that you may have to go to "Employment Zone " if you have been on New Deal before.

For those aged 25 or over, after 6 months, there is some training available but these contracts get fewer and fewer each year.

After 18 months of unemployement, if you are aged 25 or over, you will normally have to go to Employment Zone.

With all of these, there is no reason to have a difference in money. I am not sure why the last poster's sister was advised that.

There are 'tighter' rules and more expectations on the Jobseeker, but no reduction in benefit unless the Jobseeker hasn't done something and a disallowance or sanction is imposed.

raq

ukdickie31 wrote:

Just to confirm what should happen at a 13 week interview.

At the 13 week stage, the Jobseeker Agreement should be reviewed and any restrictions taken out.

Theoretically a Jobseeker is expected to travel up to an hour and a half each way to take a job (public transport if necessary) and have no restrictions on the type of work nor wage to be accepted.

The adviser should also undertake jobsearch with the Jobseeker and check on the Jobsearch activity undertaken by the Jobseeker.

That's the theory anyway.

Most of the time there just isn't enough interview time to do this fully.



If you are aged between 18 and 24, you will normally go to New Deal at the six month stage. There is also the possibility that you may have to go to "Employment Zone " if you have been on New Deal before.

For those aged 25 or over, after 6 months, there is some training available but these contracts get fewer and fewer each year.

After 18 months of unemployement, if you are aged 25 or over, you will normally have to go to Employment Zone.

With all of these, there is no reason to have a difference in money. I am not sure why the last poster's sister was advised that.

There are 'tighter' rules and more expectations on the Jobseeker, but no reduction in benefit unless the Jobseeker hasn't done something and a disallowance or sanction is imposed.

Hi there

Great post by the way.

I agree with you with my sister, we are also unsure why the lady at the jobcentre quoted this to her. We'll just wait and see