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Work programme - should I be on it?

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  • cupid07
    cupid07 Posts: 135 Forumite
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    What is the relevance of the consent form?
  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    cupid07 wrote: »
    What is the relevance of the consent form?
    Well when you start your job the WP will call them and then claim ££££ from the Gov for getting you into work!!
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  • cupid07
    cupid07 Posts: 135 Forumite
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    I won't be giving them my new jobs details??
  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    cupid07 wrote: »
    I won't be giving them my new jobs details??
    Erm have you signed the consent form?
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  • cupid07
    cupid07 Posts: 135 Forumite
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    How are they going to "ring up" my new job when they won't have a clue where i'm working?? I've no intention of telling them. Enlighten me.
  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    cupid07 wrote: »
    How are they going to "ring up" my new job when they won't have a clue where i'm working?? I've no intention of telling them. Enlighten me.
    I feel this is going to be like pulling teeth

    Have you or have you not signed a consent form at all, ever?
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  • cupid07
    cupid07 Posts: 135 Forumite
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    I found this on another forum.

    After doing some research I found out why.

    Companies contracted to participate in the work programme get paid whenever someone on JSA and signing on with them manages to secure a job.

    1) The advisor can't get paid if i sign off JSA saying I'm going on holiday instead of I've found a job.

    2) Even if I say I've found a job, the advisor needs to get my employer's details, emailing them a form to fill in and return before DWP pays out.
  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    cupid07 wrote: »
    I found this on another forum.

    After doing some research I found out why.

    Companies contracted to participate in the work programme get paid whenever someone on JSA and signing on with them manages to secure a job.

    1) The advisor can't get paid if i sign off JSA saying I'm going on holiday instead of I've found a job.

    2) Even if I say I've found a job, the advisor needs to get my employer's details, emailing them a form to fill in and return before DWP pays out.

    yes and they can find out where you work if you have signed a consent form
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  • cupid07
    cupid07 Posts: 135 Forumite
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    How can they? Explain how that is possible. I could be leaving the country and going to work abroad for all they know.
  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    cupid07 wrote: »
    How can they? Explain how that is possible. I could be leaving the country and going to work abroad for all they know.
    sorry I am sure you are now taking the P
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