Seashells Children and Families Centre
Job Spot!
These are our latest vacancies. Please see the links for full details:
Seashells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
All opportunities are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Offers of employment and continued employment or volunteering is contingent upon satisfactory vetting results, including Criminal Records Bureau checks, Independent Safeguarding Authority registration and any other vetting mechanisms and procedures as may be required in the light of changing legislation and circumstances.
Seashells is committed to helping and supporting families to gain the necessary skills, experience and advice they need to get into work. Seashells develop individuals by providing volunteering opportunities around their interest. For more information see the volunteering page or telephone Gayle, Volunteering and Learning Co-ordinator on 01795 889233.
Seashells work in partnership is Jobcentre Plus to promote positive opportunities for families.
What help can Jobcentre Plus offer?
- Lone Parent Advisors. Specialist advisors who deal specifically with lone parents that have children aged 16 years
- Disability Employment Advisor. A specialist advisor with access to facilities to enable those needing extra support assistance to return to the workplace
- Travel to interview scheme. Available for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance. Certain restrictions are in place. The cheapest mode of transported will be considered
- Better Off Calculations. Advisors offer to calculate whether work would be a viable financial option. They can also give an estimate of Housing and Council Tax Benefits
- Work Trials. An employer must be willing to undertake a work trial. Daily travel costs can be considered. The work must be expected to last for at least 13 weeks and be for a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Help to make a claim to Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support and Employment Support Allowance
- General advice and signposting services offering telephone contact numbers where appropriate
- Additional support for 18-24 year olds on Job Seekers Allowance
- Access to support with a specialist advisor for those wishing to seek self employment
- Support and advice for customers in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support and Employment Support Allowance to gain suitable skills for work
- Help in finding full time, part time, temporary and permanent employment. Telephone 0845 6060 234 for further help.
- General advice can also be obtained by calling 0845 604 3719.
Full access to Job Centre Plus services can also be found at www.direct.gov.uk
A chance to help the local community and earn some extra cash
The 2011 Census is fast approaching. The census provides information to help government make key decisions that will affect public services. Run in England and Wales every ten years, the next one takes place on 27 March 2011.
Recruitment is now underway for over 35,000 temporary part time and full time vacancies to help make the census a success. Roles would be ideal for anyone looking for a short term income boost. For more information and find jobs visit www.censusjobs.co.uk