Resources

Looking for jobs

We have Britain's largest database of job vacancies. On average, there are 400,000 jobs available at any time. There are a number of ways in which you can search the database for jobs. Or you can phone us on 0845 6060 234.

Or you can use the Jobpoints when you're visiting a Jobcentre Plus office.

If you prefer to search using free text, e.g. I want to be a plumber in Barnsley you can search for jobs in Directgov.
You can also look for local jobs through Directgov Digital Television, available on Sky and Virgin Media.

Work Trials

Work Trials are an opportunity to show an employer that you're the right person for the job. They are a trial period for an actual job, which we set up and monitor.

Travel to Interview Scheme

If you are offered a job interview away from home, the Travel to Interview Scheme may be able to help you with the cost of travel.

Working out how much better off you would be in a job

If you've found a job that you're interested in and know what the wage is, your adviser can work out how much better off the job would make you. For more information, contact Jobcentre Plus to arrange an appointment.

Housing problems

If you have a mortgage and can no longer afford your mortgage payments, or you are renting your home and in difficulty, we may be able to help you meet your housing costs.

Advice on debt

If you are experiencing problems with debt, one of our advisers will be able to tell you about organisations which can help.

Help with childcare or other caring responsibilities

If you need help finding childcare, one of our advisers can help. If you have other caring responsibilities, our disability employment advisers may be able to help. Contact Jobcentre Plus and arrange an appointment.

If you have a health problem or disability

Jobcentre Plus personal advisers help you if you are disabled, have a health problem or are a carer and you are looking for work through us. They can provide details of suitable vacancies and explain more about the range of programmes available to help you.

Coping with drug or alcohol problems

If you need to discuss drug or alcohol problems, your Jobcentre Plus adviser can tell you about local organisations which offer help.

The Resources to help you find a job fact sheet gives you more information

 Resources to help you find a job fact sheet (104.93kb)

Financial help for going back to work

The thought of starting work and your benefits stopping can be quite daunting, particularly if your new job pays monthly. Depending on how long you have been out of work, there are some types of support designed to help you. The Financial help for going back to work fact sheet gives you more information.