shaw trust

wednesday764

Since being made redundant 2 years ago I decided to get help from Shaw Trust in the hope of finding suitable employment. Instead I have been fobbed off with volunteering of which they say I turned down ( not true, it was the fault of the employer they never returned e mails or calls to my advisers). Recently I have been offered a 16 week job opportunity in an office with a wood recycling company in a very rough area some few miles from where I live. I am being forced into accepting this so called 'job opportunity' which I don't really want, I am looking for permanent work not some cheap scheme!!

Also I am told to leave my phone on from 9am - 5pm Mon -Fri in case I get any calls about jobs ( so far I have had hardly any), but when I contact my advisers their phones are switched off!!!:mad: Seems to me there is one rule for them and one rule for the jobseeker. Shame on you Shaw Trust:p

ohreally

I've had very limited dealings with this outfit but I'd describe them as as shambolic muppets.

Undervalued

wednesday764 wrote: »

Since being made redundant 2 years ago I decided to get help from Shaw Trust in the hope of finding suitable employment. Instead I have been fobbed off with volunteering of which they say I turned down ( not true, it was the fault of the employer they never returned e mails or calls to my advisers). Recently I have been offered a 16 week job opportunity in an office with a wood recycling company in a very rough area some few miles from where I live. I am being forced into accepting this so called 'job opportunity' which I don't really want, I am looking for permanent work not some cheap scheme!!

Also I am told to leave my phone on from 9am - 5pm Mon -Fri in case I get any calls about jobs ( so far I have had hardly any), but when I contact my advisers their phones are switched off!!!:mad: Seems to me there is one rule for them and one rule for the jobseeker. Shame on you Shaw Trust:p

Fine, but in two years it seems you haven't managed to find such a job! You are, presumably, free to do your own job searching as well?

IAmWales

The advisers have jobs, they are not going to be able to take your call whilst they are with other clients. Leave a message and they will call you back.

You have been out of work for two years, you are not in a position to be turning down work. Expect to be sanctioned if you fail to take the opportunity.

robatwork

ohreally wrote: »

I've had very limited dealings with this outfit but I'd describe them as as shambolic muppets.

I saw the Shambolic Muppets supporting Razorlight back in 2004.

sangie595

wednesday764 wrote: »

Since being made redundant 2 years ago I decided to get help from Shaw Trust in the hope of finding suitable employment. Instead I have been fobbed off with volunteering of which they say I turned down ( not true, it was the fault of the employer they never returned e mails or calls to my advisers). Recently I have been offered a 16 week job opportunity in an office with a wood recycling company in a very rough area some few miles from where I live. I am being forced into accepting this so called 'job opportunity' which I don't really want, I am looking for permanent work not some cheap scheme!!

Also I am told to leave my phone on from 9am - 5pm Mon -Fri in case I get any calls about jobs ( so far I have had hardly any), but when I contact my advisers their phones are switched off!!!:mad: Seems to me there is one rule for them and one rule for the jobseeker. Shame on you Shaw Trust:p

Fine. So what have you done to obtain a permanent role for yourself, and how successful has that been for you? I have no knowledge of this charity, but if they are shambolic muppets, and you haven't managed to find a job of any kind at all in two years, what does that say about you and your job-seeking skills???

It seems the solution is in your own hands. Get a job then you won't be on this scheme, will you?

dawyldthing

wednesday764 wrote: »

Since being made redundant 2 years ago I decided to get help from Shaw Trust in the hope of finding suitable employment. Instead I have been fobbed off with volunteering of which they say I turned down ( not true, it was the fault of the employer they never returned e mails or calls to my advisers). Recently I have been offered a 16 week job opportunity in an office with a wood recycling company in a very rough area some few miles from where I live. I am being forced into accepting this so called 'job opportunity' which I don't really want, I am looking for permanent work not some cheap scheme!!

Also I am told to leave my phone on from 9am - 5pm Mon -Fri in case I get any calls about jobs ( so far I have had hardly any), but when I contact my advisers their phones are switched off!!!:mad: Seems to me there is one rule for them and one rule for the jobseeker. Shame on you Shaw Trust:p

If it was me Id probably give it a try. It will be a good reference over a decent period of time. If it's the East midlands one a guy I was seeing did some courses through them and his sister got interviews and a job through them which she has been working there over a year through their help. I'm sure if you ask if it's voluntary they will probably cover travel expenses and you never know if it will lead to something more

xapprenticex

Shaw Trust? Dont they sell houses? Anyway, a scheme? Is it an agency or something or are they linked to your job seekers claim?

And yes, do the job, 16 week is 4 months wages and something for the two year gap in your CV.

dawyldthing

https://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/en-GB/Services