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Redundancy Support Salford New Directions 3/3/14

Redundancy Support Salford New Directions 3/3/14. Today’s Speaker is Trish Ingham Redundancy Co-ordinator Manchester, Salford, Trafford Cheshire East, West & Warrington www.gov.uk Jobcentre Plus February 2014 Version 1. Introduction. Who are we?

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Redundancy Support Salford New Directions 3/3/14

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  1. Redundancy Support Salford New Directions 3/3/14 Today’s Speaker is Trish Ingham Redundancy Co-ordinator Manchester, Salford, Trafford Cheshire East, West & Warrington www.gov.uk Jobcentre Plus February 2014 Version 1

  2. Introduction Who are we? Jobcentre Plus is part of Department for Work & Pensions. Our aims are to Help people into paid work Provide help, support and benefits for those who cannot work Help employers to fill their vacancies We support redundancies in Partnership with a range of organisations including; ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation & Arbitration Service Skills Funding Agency National Careers Service Blue Orchid Debt Advice Network & Money Advice Service HM Revenue and Customs

  3. When and Why should I make a claim to benefit? When? We cannot take your claim in advance, so make your claim on the next available day after you finish work • Why? • Current weekly rate of JSA is £56.80 (aged 16-24) £71.70 (aged 25+) • National Insurance Contributions credited (value £13.55 per week) • Tax & NI HMRC webinar – www3.gotomeeting.com/register/822456478 • Mortgage – Credit Card – Loan Protection (see insurance claim documents) • Mortgage Interest Payments (13 week qualifying period) • Checkable Work History Voluntary Redundancy? Eligible to make a claim Entitlement?Use Benefits Adviser “ENTITLED TO” link on Gov.uk

  4. Types of Jobseekers Allowance Contribution Based Qualify if sufficient National Insurance paid in last 2 tax years Disregards redundancy pay, wages in lieu, partners income Reduced by earnings which exceed £5 per week or occupational / personal pension of more than £50 per week Payable for 6 months Income Based Paid to claimants with insufficient National Insurance Contributions Takes ALL household income and savings into account Paid if partner works less than 24 hours Savings over £6,000 will reduce rate of JSA and £16,000+ won’t qualify Passport to other means tested benefits (Rent, prescriptions etc) No end date

  5. Universal Credit Universal Credit is a new means-tested benefit which is being phased in gradually between 2013 – 2017 and will replace 6 benefits with one monthly payment. This is designed to be paid per HOUSEHOLD in the future. Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Income Support Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit Housing Benefit Universal Credit will help you to start a new job or work more hours and be better off in work

  6. Making a claim to benefit Make an on-line claim to Jobseekers Allowance via GOV.uk Receive an appointment to attend your local Jobcentre Benefits Adviser “ENTITLED TO” Visit Jobcentre fortnightly and receive support to get back into work Agree terms & conditions of Jobseekers Agreement

  7. Conditions of Entitlement to Jobseekers AllowanceJobseekers Agreement (JSA)Claimant Commitment (UC) • Actively seek employment & be available for work. • OCCUPATION SALARY 90 minute JOURNEY • Permitted Period – Up to 13 weeks • Be FLEXIBLE • Working Tax Credits – Supplements low income for employed people aged 16+ who work at least 16 – 24 hours per week or aged 25+ who work at least 30 hours per week. • Use the Tax Credit Calculator on Gov.uk website • Take action on tasks that our Advisers set • Give yourself the best prospect of securing work

  8. Looking for a Job 10,000 jobs advertised DAILY on Universal Jobmatch www.gov.uk/jobsearch‎ Easy to use & free registration Govt. gateway account & Email address Create Profile - Up to 8 Skills & 5 CV’s Employers can find YOU! Build CV Record Job search UK & Worldwide vacancies Recruitment Agencies www.rec.uk.com Jobseeker Direct 0845 6060 234 Local Jobsfairs Gov.uk/events-finder

  9. Preparing for the Job Market The National Careers Service is an on-line integrated Adult Career Service www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Skills Health Check - Help to identify jobs which suit you CV Builder – Create a CV in bite size chunks and gain advice on application form completion, covering letters and interview techniques Courses, Learning and Funding Book a face to face Career Assessment / Skills review by calling 0800 100 900 Additional Services from Day One of claiming JSA Work Trials – Risk Free Trial – Something new Work Clubs – Local – Access to computers Specialist Advisers – Disability? Lone Parent? Army? Access to Work * Childcare Cost* Career Transition Partnership

  10. Training Options and RAPID RESPONSE SERVICE (RRS) funded training Call NCS on 0800 100 900 Career Change / Long term training? Students studying 16+ hours per week Not JSA eligible - Student Grant www.traintoteach.education.gov.uk TEL: 0800 389 2500 Short Job Focused Training? Govt. funded providers / colleges OR Rapid Response Funded for workers facing redundancy or made redundant 13 weeks pre / post redundancy 2 weeks duration Linked to existing skills / experience Linked to current job market Can support Business Start up

  11. Other Options…. Voluntary Work New skills and increased job prospects No limit on hours for JSA claimants Visit gov.uk website or Do-it.org.uk • Business Start Up • New Enterprise Allowance • £65 per week £33 per week • Advice and support from . . . • Blue Orchid 0161 341 0245 Franchising Investment in existing business model Advice and support from . . . Franchising Works 0161 408 1313

  12. Financial Support Money Advice Service Know your redundancy rights Redundancy Pay What to do about your pension Planning ahead Budget Builder THE REDUNDANCY HANDBOOK www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk TEL: 0300 500 5000 Debt Advice Network Registered Charity Face to Face service Negotiate with Creditors www.thedebtadvicenetwork.org TEL: 0300 011 2340 The following organisations can help you to deal with a change in your financial circumstances.

  13. Services Available at Today’s Event Blue Orchid Business Start up and NEA Franchising Works Franchising & Business Mentors National Careers Service CV’s, Interview techniques, Careers Assessment & Funded Training including Rapid Response Money Advice Service Budgeting and help with debts HR Services Voluntary options (VER/VS figures and enquiries) SEARCH (Salford Employment and Recruitment City Hub) Help with local job search Salford 4 Good Salford Volunteering Opportunities Welfare Rights and Advice Benefits Entitlement Advice • Salford City College • Flexible full & part time courses • The University of Salford • Undergraduate & Post Graduate courses • Fostering & Adoption • Fostering as a Career • Unions • Unison, Unite, GMB

  14. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING ANY QUESTIONS ??????????????

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