Work experience at jobcentre offer

gibson123

I fail to see how work experience will help some-one who has only been unemployed 3 weeks, my holidays are longer than this and I am pretty sure my work related skills are still recent and relevant when I come back from holiday. OP I think you need to say that you prefer spending your time doing job search at the moment, but would be happy to participate in work experience at a later date should you still be unemployed. I would put it in writing and keep a copy.

gibson123

Daedalus wrote: »

Why can you not do the work experience? Give one valid reason as to why it is an unreasonable request in order to receive benefits.

1. I have only been unemployed 3 weeks
2. My work skills are up to date, recent and relevent
3. I would prefer to concentrate on job search at the moment
4. Taking up this opportunity and perhaps deprive some-one who would benefit from this.

And that is without knowing what the proposed role is.

DomRavioli

gibson123 wrote: »

1. I have only been unemployed 3 weeks
2. My work skills are up to date, recent and relevent
3. I would prefer to concentrate on job search at the moment
4. Taking up this opportunity and perhaps deprive some-one who would benefit from this.

And that is without knowing what the proposed role is.

Unfortunately they aren't valid reasons. If the DWP offer you something, and you choose not to take it without just cause (ie. health issues, job interviews (they will check, so don't lie), or caring responsibilities) then they can sanction you.

I suggest you check with whoever has offered the work experience, as to why it has been offered, and under what terms before becoming horrendously defensive.

gibson123

DomRavioli wrote: »

Unfortunately they aren't valid reasons. If the DWP offer you something, and you choose not to take it without just cause (ie. health issues, job interviews (they will check, so don't lie), or caring responsibilities) then they can sanction you.

I suggest you check with whoever has offered the work experience, as to why it has been offered, and under what terms before becoming horrendously defensive.

Dom I am not the OP.... I was just joining the debate..

Daedalus

gibson123 wrote: »

1. I have only been unemployed 3 weeks
2. My work skills are up to date, recent and relevent
3. I would prefer to concentrate on job search at the moment
4. Taking up this opportunity and perhaps deprive some-one who would benefit from this.

And that is without knowing what the proposed role is.

None of them are valid reasons not to undertake work experience.

busy_mom_2

Work experience is voluntary, mandatory work experience isn't. What is your 'normal' profession and what is the work experience doing?
This is usually offered to anyone who wants to try some new types of work, has no work history or needs updated references on C.V.
Mandatory work activity is as the title says mandatory because the adviser and manger both discussed and agreed it via a case conference.
They cannot sanction your benefit if you refuse or leave work experience but they can, up to three years, if you refuse MWA.

[Deleted User]

chocofenix wrote: »

No wonder theres less people "claiming benefit" - they've all lost it because of unsuitable offers.

Nope.
There is sanctions for a lot of things and a frustrating system

One note
"Unsuitable job offers" shouldn't happen if you are happy with your job seekers agreement - we're also asked to sign to confirm we're happy with it?

AP007

Deleted%20User wrote: »

Nope.
There is sanctions for a lot of things and a frustrating system

One note
"Unsuitable job offers" shouldn't happen if you are happy with your job seekers agreement - we're also asked to sign to confirm we're happy with it?

I was never asked 'are you happy with it'

I do agree though no one should get an unsuitable offer as that's proof the employer hasn't understood your CV etc

Daedalus

AP007 wrote: »

I was never asked 'are you happy with it'

I do agree though no one should get an unsuitable offer as that's proof the employer hasn't understood your CV etc

What is an unsuitable job offer?

AP007

Daedalus wrote: »

What is an unsuitable job offer?

I have no idea as no job could be unsuitable could it?