Wednesday 21 November 2012

Brighter Futures - Foundation Learning



ARE YOU 16-18?  
(Or 19 after 1/8/11)
This includes teenage parents (childcare funded by Care to Learn)

JOIN BRIGHTER FUTURES
& receive £60 after attending for 2 weeks

Plus further cash Incentives up to £100 when you achieve qualifications or go on a work placement

Earn £15 weekly Travel Expenses & £20 weekly Bursary Fund if eligible

(All the above takes into account full attendance)

Foundation Learning Offers:
Work Tasters
Customer Service,  Employability, Personal Development, Maths, English & ICT Qualifications
Support to find a job
Careers Advice
Training is 3- 4 days a week 9.30am – 4pm in the City Centre just off Dale Street.  5 minutes walk from the train or bus stations

Call today to book a place
Call Gill Carr on (0151) 203 2474 or
Kelly Austin on (0151) 203 2454

Brighter Futures/Sysco
Trueman Street
Liverpool
L3 2BA

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Thursday 27 September 2012

In-Work Credit for Lone Parents

In Work Credit Factsheet 
Extra money to help you return to work

In Work Credit pays extra money in your first year of work, if you were getting Jobseeker’s Allowance or Income Support and you’re a lone parent.
 

It is a tax-free payment of £40 a week. It’s paid direct to you on top of your wages for up to 52 weeks. You must be working or self employed for 16 hours or more a week.
 

You must claim within five weeks of starting work.
 

You must start work on or before 30 September 2013.
 

Will In Work Credit affect any other benefits?
 
In Work Credit does not affect:
• Council Tax Benefit
• Housing Benefit
• Working Tax Credit
• Child Tax Credit, or
• Carer’s Allowance.
 
It also doesn’t affect how much income tax you pay, or your National Insurance contributions.
 
Can I get In Work Credit?If you can answer ‘Yes’ to all four questions below, you may get In Work Credit.   

Have you been getting one or more of the following benefits either for yourself or with a partner?
(Getting benefit for 52 weeks or more, before you started your job)
• Income Support, or
• Jobseeker’s Allowance (including as part of a joint claim).
There are other benefits not listed that could qualify you for In Work Credit. This includes when you get National Insurance credits but no benefits.
 
Are you a lone parent (you have one or more child under 16 living with you)?  

Will you be working 16 hours or more a week? 

Do you expect your job to start on or before 30 September 2013 and last more than five weeks?


How do I claim In Work Credit?
 
You can get a claim form by contacting a Jobcentre Plus adviser.
 
Phone: 0845 604 3719
Phone: 0845 604 4248 (Welsh)
 
Textphone: 0845 608 8551
 
How is In Work Credit paid?
We pay benefit straight into your account. Your account can be with a bank, building society or the Post Office.
 
What if my circumstances change?If your circumstances change while you’re getting In Work Credit, you must tell Jobcentre Plus straight away, particularly if:
• your job ends
• you start claiming benefit, or
• you change your address or bank details.
 
In Work Credit will stop if your job ends, but you may claim it again if you start another job on or before 30 September 2013.
 
In Work Credit will be phased out in preparation for the introduction of Universal Credit. No payments will be made if you start, or return to work on or after
1 October 2013.
 
If you are receiving In Work Credit on or before 30 September 2013 your payments will continue for the full 52 week period, unless you have a change in your circumstances that would end the payments. For example, if you stop working.

Calls to 0845 numbers from BT land lines should cost no more than 5p per minute with a 13p call set up charge. You may have to pay more if you use another phone company or a mobile phone, or if you are calling from abroad. Calls from mobile phones can cost up to 40p per minute, so check the cost of calls with your service provider.

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Wednesday 19 September 2012

Kirkby Parent Work Clubs


Parent Work Clubs

Do you need support with:-
                       Finding the latest Jobs
                       Putting together a CV
                       Benefits Advice
                       Information about training courses
                       Setting up a business

Jobcentre Plus, working with Kirkby Children’s Centres & The Women’s Organisation will be running CONFIDENTIAL & INFORMAL Advice sessions once a month in your local Children’s Centre.

Pop along on the following dates if you would like to speak to experienced advisers who can help you into work, training or self-employment
  Wednesday 26th September 2012
  Wednesday 31st October 2012
  Wednesday 28th November 2012

Call in to see us at:-
  The Ark Children’s Centre (Ebony Way, Tower Hill) - 9:15am-10:15am
  Pride Children’s Centre (Simonswood Lane, Northwood) - 11am-12pm
  Eden Children’s Centre (Melverley Rd, Westvale)      - 1:15pm-2:15pm
  Northwood Children’s Centre (Roughwood Drive)    - 2:30pm-3:30pm

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Know I.T.

KNOW I.T.
Digital Awareness Course

Knowsley Community College, working with Jobcentre Plus in Knowsley, have set up the Know I.T. Digital Awareness course, to support local residents who feel like they need help and more information to use the internet to search for Jobs
 
The Course will be held at Knowsley Community College (Kirkby Campus) and will show people how to:- 

o     Navigate around the Internet
o       Set up & use an email address
o    Produce a CV
o       Search online for jobs
o       Use the direct.gov website
o       Use a Benefits Adviser Tool
o       Make a claim for Jobseekers Allowance online
o       Use social networking to find jobs
o       Research company websites to prepare for interviews

The course will run every Thursday at Kirkby College from 1pm-3pm for 6 weeks starting
Thursday 4th October 2012.

To be eligible for the course you must be:-
o       Age 19+
o       Knowsley Resident
o       Claiming a benefit such as Jobseekers Allowance, Income Support &   
       Employment Support Allowance
o       Not on Work Programme


If you are eligible and are interested in this Course please call into Kirkby or Huyton 
Jobcentre Plus and speak to an adviser quoting Reference KIR/31760

"Become A More Confident You"

          
“Become A More
Confident You”
Personal Development Course

Are you….
  Female
  Aged 18+
  Knowsley Resident
  Lacking in Confidence

Jobcentre Plus & The Women’s Organisation have teamed up to run a 1-Day Personal Development session for Knowsley Women.

The course will run in Knowsley Community College (Kirkby Campus) on
Tuesday 2nd October 2012 from 10am-2:30pm.

The course will cover:-
         How to Become a More Assertive You
         Building Your Communication Skills
         Identifying Your Skills
         How to Present Yourself with Confidence
         Positive Thinking and Learning about Yourself
If you are interested in enrolling on this FREE Course please speak to your Adviser at Kirkby Jobcentre Plus or Huyton Jobcentre Plus and quote Reference: KIR/31385

Friday 31 August 2012

Jobcentre Plus Online

If you or someone you know needs to make a claim for Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) in the future you should go online at www.direct.gov.uk./jcponline. There’s no need to queue in the Jobcentre or on the phone. You can claim online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there’s help and assistance available throughout the process, should you get stuck or have any questions.

Go online if you need us
Accessing Jobcentre Plus services online means you can find information and contact us when it’s convenient to you, putting you in control. You can

…all at the push of a button.
 

Safe and secure
The security of all customer information is very important to us. All our services are built to ensure your information is protected, in line with data protection.
 

A range of services
You can access a range of government services like driving licence renewals and passport applications at www.direct.gov.uk, as well as the latest job vacancies and information about local public services.


www.direct.gov.uk/jcponline

Tuesday 28 August 2012

L.A.D.D.E.R Routeway


L.A.D.D.E.R
Learning And Development Diverse Employability Routeway

Are you…
  •  A Lone Parent
  •  Aged 19+
  • Knowsley Resident 
  • Needing support to find work or training?

Work World @ Knowsley Community College will be running a 1-Day Employability Awareness session for Lone Parents.
The course will run in Kirkby College on Tuesday 18th September from 10am-2:30pm.

The course will cover:-
• The Benefits of Working
• Recognising skills & forming Job Goals
• Introduction to Interview Skills
• Introduction To CV’s the Do’s & Don’ts
• Online Application Form Preparation
• Introduction to Innovative Job Search

If you meet the eligibility criteria please speak to your local Jobcentre Plus Adviser, and quote Reference KIR/31784, if you are interested in enrolling on this FREE Course.

Wednesday 22 August 2012

Free Course: How To Get The Job You Want



How to Get the Job You Want

FREE 2 Day Course

At: The Women’s Organisation
54 St James Street, L1 0AB
9.30am – 1.00pm

This two day interactive course focuses on how to sell yourself at application and interview. It will explore:
·        How to identify your skills, abilities and qualities
·        How to build a personal profile based on them
·        Understanding how the job application process works
·        How to market yourself to potential employers
·        How to plan and prepare for interviews
·        How to respond to possible interview questions

Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th September
Thursday 27th & Friday 28th September

  

To book a space on any of the above dates,
call 0151 706 8111 or email info@thewo.org.uk

Workshop: Buying & Selling on Ebay



Buying & Selling on
Description: ebay

FREE half day workshop - Suitable for all levels

ü Do you want to make some extra cash?
ü Do you want tips on how to trade securely online?
ü Want handy hints on how to grab a bargain?

BOOK NOW to gather handy hints, as well as information on
How you could use eBay to start a small business from home

Free places offered to women based in Knowsley

On: Thursday 20th Sept 10am-1pm
Community Rooms, Stockbridge Village Primary School,
Neighbourhood Centre, Stockbridge Village, Knowsley

Book now via 0151 706 8111 or info@thewo.org.uk

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Addaction

The Knowsley Engagement Co-Operative (KEC) is made up of many organisations that support people into jobs, training or Self-Employment. Included below is some information from one of the members of the KEC, Addaction, who give support to substance misusers and their families, explaining about their service.









Addaction: The Knowsley Recovery Team
The Knowsley Recovery Team work throughout the Knowsley borough assisting Service Users and their families, carers and concerned others through the recovery treatment process. The team work alongside existing project workers who offer 1 to 1 support and have input creating a recovery plan for each service user and to identify their personal interests and goals in relation to recovery and to “getting the life they want” within their community.

Knowsley Recovery Services offer-:
We offer a wide range of services to support anyone recovering from substance abuse such as heroin, cannabis, cocaine and other stimulants. Regardless of your drug of choice you will be assessed and your drug worker will assess your suitability for the following options and develop a recovery plan.

Complimentary Therapies
Including Electro Stimulation Therapy and Acupuncture for help with triggers, cravings, withdrawal symptoms and sleeping patterns.

Community Reinforcement Approach
Recovery groups focusing on setting and achieving realistic goals with the service user around their substance misuse.

Substitute Prescribing Options
Including Methadone and Subutex, for anyone with a dependence on Heroin or other Opiate-based drugs. These help prevent withdrawal symptoms, and help you stabilise comfortably, allowing you to look at future plans such as education, training and employment opportunities.

Women Only Groups
Focusing on women’s issues around treatment and helping to develop self esteem/confidence in achieving treatment goals and overcoming stigmas to treatment.

Introduction To Treatment Group
These groups are offered when service users first embark on their treatment journey. We discuss what they expect from treatment with Addaction and what Addaction can offer to service users during their treatment journey.

18-25’s Group
This group is ran off site in the community and concentrates on recreational stimulant and cannabis use, whilst also focusing on problems met specifically by this age group.

S.L.A.T.E. Groups
Skills, Learning, Access, Training & Employment. Joint working with employment and training agencies to help service users into employment / further education.

Community Liaison
Joint working with other agencies within the Knowsley borough.

Syringe Exchange
Including advice, information on safer injecting and harm reduction and BBV testing and referral to treatment

Family Support Group
Supporting family members, carers, friends and concerned others regardless of whether the person is in treatment or not. Helping service users and their family, carers or concerned others in understanding the effects/impact that substance misuse (drugs/alcohol) has on families
and relationships and help assist others to help service users achieve their recovery goals.



Contact Us
For more information contact Addaction: Knowsley Recovery Team on (0151) 546 6655

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