Finished Work Pragramme

emilywalker

Hello,

Just wondered if anyone could advise me of what happens once you've finished your 2 years on the work programme, as I have heard so many different stories, you have to attend the job centre every day, and they are very nasty to you and make you apply for every and any job. I am very worried of what is to come, as my first appointment is at the JC tomorrow and I was told that it will be very intense, anyone else with advice or info, or that's just come of the work programme I would love to hear what your experiences are.

thanks

Flyonthewall

For me, it was the same after as it was before. Had some questions, had to apply for jobs but they weren't really bothered.

For some, they have to sign on daily. Some have horrible advisors who apply for a stupid number of jobs and/or just make signing on really horrible.

However, if you don't have a horrible advisor you should be fine. They'll ask some questions, make sure you're applying for jobs and so on. They may set a target for the number of jobs to apply for but nothing stupid.

All depends who your advisor is. So try not to worry about it as chances are it'll all be for nothing.

tomtontom

Any reason you're not applying for any and every job?

Lots of Christmas vacancies at the moment - there must be something there for you?

emilywalker

yes I have been applying for jobs daily, just struggling to get work, I have been out of work for 11 years, have done a bit of agency last year and training but nothing since, just wanted to know other peoples experiences with the jobcentre once they had finished with the work programme, as I have heard the advisors can be not to nice, I suffer with my nerves/anxiety and confidence, so that's why I am asking as I am really keen to work but very worried to go in tomorrow and have a very bad experience.

Its not possible for me to apply for every job, as some are to work at weekends, and for me that's a struggles, because there is no one to look after my two children.

pmlindyloo

emilywalker wrote: »

yes I have been applying for jobs daily, just struggling to get work, I have been out of work for 11 years, have done a bit of agency last year and training but nothing since, just wanted to know other peoples experiences with the jobcentre once they had finished with the work programme, as I have heard the advisors can be not to nice, I suffer with my nerves/anxiety and confidence, so that's why I am asking as I am really keen to work but very worried to go in tomorrow and have a very bad experience.

Are you a still a single mum with children?

Have you tried your local supermarkets for a 16 hr a week job? They are usually very flexible about hours with single mums.

If you were employed for 16 hrs a week then you could apply for working tax credits if you were on a lowish income.

A far better option than being on JSA for such a long time.

emilywalker

thanks, yes single mum, I've applied for supermarket jobs, and a lot of them now they want you to work one day at the weekend, but I've still applied.

BlueEyedGirl

emilywalker wrote: »

thanks, yes single mum, I've applied for supermarket jobs, and a lot of them now they want you to work one day at the weekend, but I've still applied.

No family to help look after your children at the weekend. How about the children's dad?

emilywalker

I live with my parents, but sadly my mum is disabled & in a wheelchair & my dad is her carer, so its hard for them to look after both boys at weekends, but my dad can sometimes do the school pickups depending on my mums health, and there dad would never offer to help as he is re married and has another child who's his main priority at the moment.

ohreally

emilywalker wrote: »

there dad would never offer to help as he is re married and has another child who's his main priority at the moment.

Don't wait for an offer. Inform him of the situation and request he helps as he is their father (assuming he lives near-by).

emilywalker

Been there done that with there dad ohreally, he would never look after them, we don't speak at the moment due to him not bothering with the kids, he is not interested, so need to sort another way to get work, and not work the weekends, if possible.

tomtontom

Can you not share childcare with friends? They take yours for a few hours on a weekend and you have theirs in the week/ Sat night etc. Or how about night work? Put them to bed and you'll be back by the time they get up for school - and your father is there in case they wake during the night.

Hopefully you're doing voluntary work in the meantime?