Help for the long term unemployed

lostcrown

I've been on benefits since 2005 because of ill health.

I have a hormonal inbalance which is associated with many mental health and physical comorbidities.


Also alcohol dependent since 2005.

I'm waiting for a medical detox for the alcohol and then going on hormone replacement.

I know because of the big gap on my cv (unemployed for almost 13 years), I'm going to find it very difficult finding a job.

I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any organisations that help the long term unemployed?

Thanks.

Guest101

Volunteering in charity shops, CAB, etc?

[Deleted User]

Ask at the Jobcentre if they work with any known organisations local to your area, that specifically do work with the long term unemployed.

In my county for example, there is actually a well known company that do just this, it's mentioned on a LinkedIn profile of the company recruiter just found name in job advert and googled, I was just being nosey, up popped this professional profile, well, whatdoyouknow, explaining they worked with JCP+ to place long term unemployed into work. What a great initiative. I never appreciated this. Certainly cured The why can't I get in whenever I'd applied when in work, so yes ask the job centre or if you are on the work programme. There are companies out there.

lostcrown

Thanks. I'll look into voluntary work and ask the jobcentre if there are any companies that help the long term unemployed. I've just turned 37, so fingers crossed there's still hope for me.

lostcrown

I've just though, I'm not on jsa. Still on esa contributory in the support group. I haven't had the detox yet or hrt but am being positive and thinking about the future.

I live with my mother and wasted all my youth. I've had a couple of detoxes for the alcoholism but relapsed after a while.

I'm going to contact mind today and see what they think.

[Deleted User]

lostcrown wrote: »

Thanks. I'll look into voluntary work and ask the jobcentre if there are any companies that help the long term unemployed. I've just turned 37, so fingers crossed there's still hope for me.

Definitely. With employers preferring DBS checks over references these days, you'll always find work easy to come by if you can work the hours others can't/don't/won't!

I'm sure there are more success stories but here is a few

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/unemployment

http://stories.greeneking.co.uk/One-womans-new-beginning

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Monroe

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140724112042-5751765-success-story-what-it-takes-to-move-from-long-term-unemployment-to-a-stable-career

https://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/unemployment-advice/tips-for-unemployed-jobseekers

Hope you can overcome the drink hurdle x

maninthestreet

Why wait for your detox? Stop drinking now!

IAmWales

maninthestreet wrote: »

Why wait for your detox? Stop drinking now!

I know what you're getting at but, for those with the most serious addictions, cold turkey can be very dangerous. OP should take advice from a doctor, not us

soupdragon10

Have a look round for a local community centre who may offer learning opportunities. If you haven't been in the job market for a while you will need to update your skills.

For example most job hunting and applications are done online, so you will need reasonable computer skills.

It would also be a good idea to update your English and maths skills if you can, as employers like to see that potential employees have these skills.

If it is available in your area, see if you can see a careers adviser for free to talk about your options. Services are patchy, but if this is available would be worth going for as they can look at your existing skills and experience to help you plan a way forward.

lostcrown

Thanks everyone for the positive responses. I don't know how to quote on here but thanks a lot. Much appreciated and very good links keepcalmman! Thanks.

lostcrown

Also I am wales is right! I can't stop drinking cold turkey because of the dangerous withdrawal symptoms, the main ones being seizures and delerium tremens.