The Work Programme New Thread

john539

LadyMissA wrote: »

this is not from the DWP from the Government Minsters Correspondenceoffice

I'm sure using pesudonym could apply to any civil servant replying to a letter from public, particularly if they have said they will publicise.

LadyMissA

john539 wrote: »

I'm sure using pesudonym could apply to any civil servant replying to a letter from public, particularly if they have said they will publicise.

Then how can we take anything seriously!?

donnajunkie

wouldbeqaulitymoneysaver wrote: »

Hi everyone,
I have just had my Letter informing me that I am on Contributory ESA and now have to do the WRAG.
Job Focused Interviews to come. *In a state of shock*.
I imagine The Work Programme is part of this whole WRAG thing?

they cant make you do anything that is unsafe due to your condition. for example if you had a back problem then anytime they suggest doing something that involves heavy lifting you would inform them that it is not possible due to the back problem.

donnajunkie

looby75 wrote: »

no the Work Programme isn't anything to do with WRAG

You only go on the WP if you have been on JSA for a year (if you are over 24) The WRAG, as far as I know, simply means you will be called into the job centre every so often for an chat with an advisor about anything they can do to help you return to work. You won't be made to apply for jobs they are just wanting you to start looking into the possibility of you returning to work at some point.

i think people in that group can be refered to the work programme.

oneofmillions768

Starting on the Work Programme in the next week or two (unless a miracle job offer occurs) and need some advice.

1) When you go to the Job Centre for the last time before transferring to the Work Programme are you legally obliged to sign the form which amends your JSA agreement? Can you just say am happy with my present agreement, would there be any consequences if you didn't sign it?

2) In your first day on the Work Programme, can you refuse to sign the waiver for the Data Protection Act (don't give consent)? If I don't sign what are the consequences?

3) Do I need to hand over a hard copy or electronic copy of my CV?

4) What is the situation regarding Action Plans etc, do you have to sign these also?

Sorry for all the questions, but this government don't exactly advertise your rights regarding going onto the Work Programme.

Personal note, what more do they want me to do. I send off a good amount of job applications each day, am training myself up in new IT applications to maintain/enhance skill set and keep amending my CV to make it look fresh.


Good luck to anybody else who has the same concerns.

john539

LadyMissA wrote: »

Then how can we take anything seriously!?

They'll quote security reasons regarding name.

Rest of letter is standard letter, so is ok as far as they are concerned.

Maybe they make it obvious false name has been used, so they can't be accused of hiding it.

Maybe write to them & ask if that name is genuine, as Goff Daft does look iffy.

oneofmillions768

donnajunkie wrote: »

i love the name of the person, goff daft. lol. i am actually wondering if its a pi** take.

Sounds like a name from Looney Tunes :-)

donnajunkie

oneofmillions768 wrote: »

Starting on the Work Programme in the next week or two (unless a miracle job offer occurs) and need some advice.

1) When you go to the Job Centre for the last time before transferring to the Work Programme are you legally obliged to sign the form which amends your JSA agreement? Can you just say am happy with my present agreement, would there be any consequences if you didn't sign it?

2) In your first day on the Work Programme, can you refuse to sign the waiver for the Data Protection Act (don't give consent)? If I don't sign what are the consequences?

3) Do I need to hand over a hard copy or electronic copy of my CV?

4) What is the situation regarding Action Plans etc, do you have to sign these also?

Sorry for all the questions, but this government don't exactly advertise your rights regarding going onto the Work Programme.

Personal note, what more do they want me to do. I send off a good amount of job applications each day, am training myself up in new IT applications to maintain/enhance skill set and keep amending my CV to make it look fresh.


Good luck to anybody else who has the same concerns.

3. just print out a copy of your cv and give them that. no doubt they will change it so make sure you have a copy of your current cv somewhere in case you dont like the version they make.
4. it may vary from one provider to another but with mine a new action plan is printed during every 121 and i do have to sign it.

cosmoseater

oneofmillions768 wrote: »

Starting on the Work Programme in the next week or two (unless a miracle job offer occurs) and need some advice.

1) When you go to the Job Centre for the last time before transferring to the Work Programme are you legally obliged to sign the form which amends your JSA agreement? Can you just say am happy with my present agreement, would there be any consequences if you didn't sign it?

2) In your first day on the Work Programme, can you refuse to sign the waiver for the Data Protection Act (don't give consent)? If I don't sign what are the consequences?

3) Do I need to hand over a hard copy or electronic copy of my CV?

4) What is the situation regarding Action Plans etc, do you have to sign these also?

Sorry for all the questions, but this government don't exactly advertise your rights regarding going onto the Work Programme.

Personal note, what more do they want me to do. I send off a good amount of job applications each day, am training myself up in new IT applications to maintain/enhance skill set and keep amending my CV to make it look fresh.


Good luck to anybody else who has the same concerns.

1, You still have to sign on with JC and look for jobs etc

2,If you refuse then you get a max of 26weeks of no payments

3,No

^All this is what I have heard. I was meant to start this joke a few weeks back but I refused the first pointless 4week charityshop work and I have yet to hear anything from JC or the firm that deals with the WP in my area, they gave me no names, emails, numbers just 1;sign these 2: Do this 4 week thing, 3:Have a nice day, goodbye. Complete joke and pointless.

The_ICT_Engineer

He does have a page on the civil service network, But like his correspondence, it's meaningless.

http://network.civilservicelive.com/pg/profile/Goff