We understand that moving into employment can be a daunting and stressful time
Our In Work Support Advisors are here to provide you with the advice you need to support you on your journey into work.
Finances & Budgeting
Transition from unemployed to employment can sometimes result in arrears whilst waiting for wages and in work benefits. We offer support with financial matters including “Better Off In Work Calculations”, budgeting advice and signposting to CAB, First-stop Shops and MAS. We can also act on an advocacy basis for clients, including sending letters regarding rent arrears etc. and accompanying clients to their local first-stop shops.
Transition from unemployed to employment can sometimes result in arrears whilst waiting for wages and in work benefits. We offer support with financial matters including “Better Off In Work Calculations”, budgeting advice and signposting to CAB, First-stop Shops and MAS. We can also act on an advocacy basis for clients, including sending letters regarding rent arrears etc. and accompanying clients to their local first-stop shops.
Benefits Advice
Help with completion of Universal Credit applications and advice on Housing Benefit & Council Tax. Don’t forget to contact Job Centre Plus to let them know you have started work and ask about any funding you may be entitled to.
Help with completion of Universal Credit applications and advice on Housing Benefit & Council Tax. Don’t forget to contact Job Centre Plus to let them know you have started work and ask about any funding you may be entitled to.
Mentoring & Mediation
We will support you if you are experiencing difficult times during your employment, including advising on managing your return to work from periods of sickness, workplace etiquette and how to build lasting relationships with your colleagues. We can also speak with your employer on your behalf, to discuss any concerns or problems you may be having.
We will support you if you are experiencing difficult times during your employment, including advising on managing your return to work from periods of sickness, workplace etiquette and how to build lasting relationships with your colleagues. We can also speak with your employer on your behalf, to discuss any concerns or problems you may be having.
Childcare
Childcare arrangements aren’t working for you? We have dedicated Childcare Advisors who can assist you in finding a solution. School holidays coming up or been asked to work additional hours? Our advisors can put you in contact with childcare in your area.
Childcare arrangements aren’t working for you? We have dedicated Childcare Advisors who can assist you in finding a solution. School holidays coming up or been asked to work additional hours? Our advisors can put you in contact with childcare in your area.
Travel
Having problems getting to work? We can help you with journey planning and accessing funding to pay for your travel until you get your first wage.
Having problems getting to work? We can help you with journey planning and accessing funding to pay for your travel until you get your first wage.
Health
We provide advice, support and signposting if you have any physical or mental health issues which are effecting your chances of gaining and staying in employment. Speak to your advisor who will provide you with a completely confidential discussion and find out how we can best support you. **Links to SAMH, LAMH, Breathing Space, Etc.**
We provide advice, support and signposting if you have any physical or mental health issues which are effecting your chances of gaining and staying in employment. Speak to your advisor who will provide you with a completely confidential discussion and find out how we can best support you. **Links to SAMH, LAMH, Breathing Space, Etc.**
Redundancy
Is your job at threat or have you recently been made redundant? Contact your advisor who will support you to update your CV and start looking for alternative employment. We will also advise you on training opportunities, reclaiming benefits and point you in the right direction for advice on redundancy payments and notice periods. **Links to ACAS, PACE, etc.?**
Is your job at threat or have you recently been made redundant? Contact your advisor who will support you to update your CV and start looking for alternative employment. We will also advise you on training opportunities, reclaiming benefits and point you in the right direction for advice on redundancy payments and notice periods. **Links to ACAS, PACE, etc.?**
Breakdown & Recovery Service
If your job has unfortunately ended for whatever reason, our dedicated advisors can assist you with rapid reclaims to benefit, CV updates and immediate job search support to help you find suitable employment as quickly as possible.
If your job has unfortunately ended for whatever reason, our dedicated advisors can assist you with rapid reclaims to benefit, CV updates and immediate job search support to help you find suitable employment as quickly as possible.
Discretionary Funding
As well as helping out with travel costs, we can provide funding for a range of things to help you start and remain in work. Need protective clothing or tools? Speak to your advisor to check if we can help.
As well as helping out with travel costs, we can provide funding for a range of things to help you start and remain in work. Need protective clothing or tools? Speak to your advisor to check if we can help.
As well as helping out with travel costs, we can provide funding for a range of things to help you start and remain in work.
Need protective clothing or tools?
Speak to your advisor to check if we can help.
Temporary Jobs & Zero Hour Contracts
Working on a temporary contract or without guaranteed hours? Our advisors will provide you with job searching and job matching support to help you find something more suitable.
Self Employment Support
Thinking of working for yourself? We can assist you with setting up your own business, including registration with HMRC and filing of Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
Speak to your advisor to check if we can help.
Temporary Jobs & Zero Hour Contracts
Working on a temporary contract or without guaranteed hours? Our advisors will provide you with job searching and job matching support to help you find something more suitable.
Self Employment Support
Thinking of working for yourself? We can assist you with setting up your own business, including registration with HMRC and filing of Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
