Jobseekers advice re: seeing child.

Star1

Just a thought, and I don't know anything about jsa and if this would work, but is he willing to look for work where his ex lives too and add that to his job seekers agreement? If so, surely they couldn't argue about how much time he spends job seeking there?

kizzie_nikita

Star1 wrote: »

Just a thought, and I don't know anything about jsa and if this would work, but is he willing to look for work where his ex lives too and add that to his job seekers agreement? If so, surely they couldn't argue about how much time he spends job seeking there?

Wouldn't work unless he's going to live/looking to live there.

JJ85_2

In reply to a few people's questions;

He goes away for a week to 2 weeks once every few months, it's too expensive for him to be able to go more often.

If he goes for the longer period (2 weeks) He generally goes the day after he signs and comes back a couple of days before his next signing date.

He attends all appointments etc made and tells them if asked as lying is just asking for trouble - they've now said they may ring him at random and ask him to come in that same day, which surely isn't fair in the first place regardless of his situation.

If theres nothing specific he can use to prove them wrong/prove it's allowed (if it even is) then he's just going to have to take the risk as seeing his daughter is more important, however, what you do in your spare time as long as you meet your JS agreement should be of no concern of the jobcentre, as long as you're not intentionally making it harder to get work that is!

jacklink

something in this post doesn't ring true, if he is on benefits how on earth can he afford a b and b or hotel for two weeks when visiting his child ? does he see his child everyday ? or does he stay with his ex ? oh just to say you can travel with east coast trains for a minimum of £10 one way, but somewhere to stay is more expensive, if it doesnt seem logical it usually isnt, this post seems like one of them

sulphate

JJ85 wrote: »

In reply to a few people's questions;

He goes away for a week to 2 weeks once every few months, it's too expensive for him to be able to go more often.

If he goes for the longer period (2 weeks) He generally goes the day after he signs and comes back a couple of days before his next signing date.

He attends all appointments etc made and tells them if asked as lying is just asking for trouble - they've now said they may ring him at random and ask him to come in that same day, which surely isn't fair in the first place regardless of his situation.

If theres nothing specific he can use to prove them wrong/prove it's allowed (if it even is) then he's just going to have to take the risk as seeing his daughter is more important, however, what you do in your spare time as long as you meet your JS agreement should be of no concern of the jobcentre, as long as you're not intentionally making it harder to get work that is!

I can see now where the problem lies because for the entire two weeks between him signing on he is not jobseeking. Therefore in the jobcentre's eyes he should not be claiming for those two weeks because... he is not looking for a job and cannot prove that he has looked for a job.

I also wonder how he can afford a b&b for that length of time unless his ex lets him stay?

Unfortunately i think the only solution here is for him to go for a shorter period of time. If you go on a 2 week holiday to Barbados you cannot expect to be paid JSA so in their eyes it is the same thing

93123

sulphate wrote: »

I can see now where the problem lies because for the entire two weeks between him signing on he is not jobseeking. Therefore in the jobcentre's eyes he should not be claiming for those two weeks because... he is not looking for a job and cannot prove that he has looked for a job.

What?? Read the first post again..

"he still actively seeks and applies for work whilst away, and still attends all signing dates and work programme appointments etc."

john539

JJ85 wrote: »

In reply to a few people's questions;

He goes away for a week to 2 weeks once every few months, it's too expensive for him to be able to go more often.

If he goes for the longer period (2 weeks) He generally goes the day after he signs and comes back a couple of days before his next signing date.

He attends all appointments etc made and tells them if asked as lying is just asking for trouble - they've now said they may ring him at random and ask him to come in that same day, which surely isn't fair in the first place regardless of his situation.

If theres nothing specific he can use to prove them wrong/prove it's allowed (if it even is) then he's just going to have to take the risk as seeing his daughter is more important, however, what you do in your spare time as long as you meet your JS agreement should be of no concern of the jobcentre, as long as you're not intentionally making it harder to get work that is!

Don't tell them things they will use against you.

He's creating trouble for himself which could/is opening a can of worms.

Blackpool_Saver

don't they keep changing signing days now?

monty-doggy

If he has a child to support he could walk into any number of agencies and get temping work. He can call the shots with when he can and can't work.

Ok it might not be great money but if he really wanted to work its a step in the right direction.

If he isn't prepared to do this then it sounds to me like he is simply making excuses, sorry if that ounds harsh but there are jobs out there, if you are prepared to do anything.

anamenottaken

So this man has not been offered an interview on any occasion that he has been away? Does he ever get interviews when at his home location?

How "ill" are the family members if that is the reason for not re-locating to be nearer his child? If he is willing to be absent for up to two weeks at a time, presumably they don't need his close attention.

Why does the ex not allow the child stay with him? Who would look after the toddler if he found work at short notice?