Life Events: Losing a Job & Unemployment
The information on this page is designed to help you cope with losing a job and unemployment.
The information provided is a brief description of most common benefits available. The list is NOT an authorative statement of law and is intended as a rough guide only. Note that the Social Security System is complex and liable to alteration / change on a regular basis.
Information and signposting on finding a new job.
If you are on low income or Income Support, or Jobseekers Allowance then you may be entitled to help.
Grants and Financial Assistance (ReAct).
ReAct is a package of support to help people who have been made redundant get back into employment as quickly as possible. ReAct could provide a contribution towards the cost of vocational training courses to help you to find a new job.
Our Lifelong Learning Service provides a flexible way for you to learn. It allows you the freedom to study where, when and how you wish. You can learn new skills or up-date existing knowledge.
Information about the services provided by Wrexham ITeC.
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The Adviceguide website is the main public information service of Citizens Advice, providing people with round-the-clock access to CAB information on their rights - including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues.
Losing your job is often beyond your control. How you cope with it isn't. Armchair Advice is the place to be if you are experiencing job loss through redundancy, termination or dismissal. Whatever you need, from legal and financial advice to emotional support, you can find it here. You can find expert advice and talk to people who know what you are going through.
Being made redundant can be very stressful, but it can also offer new opportunities. This is a quick guide to the sections of the site that will be able to help you deal with redundancy.
Find your way back to work Whether you want to search for a job or brush up on your job seeking skills, you'll find a range of support and advice here, including: CV and interview tips, different ways of searching for work and how to gain new skills.
Government employment schemes (Advice Guide)
This information describes the main Government employment schemes. Most schemes are provided through Jobcentre Plus offices, where you can get more details. Some employment schemes are compulsory for people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) while others are voluntary. You can also find information here about employment schemes for the self-employed, training schemes, the New Deal and other types of help on offer.
Job Advice & Training (Welsh Assembly Government)
These are difficult times and unfortunately – as businesses struggle to deal with the downturn – all of us may experience job insecurity in one way or another. .
Information from the DTI on Redundancy Arrangements.
Directgov Links
Apply for Income Support - via Directgov
Income Support is a benefit for people under 60 on a low income and with limited savings. You can apply for the benefit online.
Apply to an employment tribunal - via Directgov
Employment tribunals are judicial bodies established to resolve disputes over employment rights. These matters include unfair dismissal, redundancy payments, sex, race and disability discrimination together with certain issues relating to wages and terms and conditions of employment.
Benefits and help when going back to work - via Directgov
If you return to work after being on benefit, some of your benefits will stop automatically straight away. Some will carry on for a short while after you start work to tide you over. You may be able to get other benefits once you're working.
Calculate your redundancy payout - via Directgov
This service from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) allows you to calculate how much statutory redundancy you are entitled to based on your circumstances.
Find your way back to work - via Directgov
If you're looking for work, need tips on applying for jobs and interviews or want to develop your skills, you’ll find a range of support and advice here. You will also get information about redundancy and find out if you qualify for benefits or tax credits.
Redundancy and leaving your job - via Directgov
Information from Directgov on Redundancy.
Please also see our comprehensive list of Job Links
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