7th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters East Employment
websites explained
What comes first, where do I want to Work or where do I want to Live? What is most
important to you, the money, the location or both? You should be going through the
process to prepare for and find employment and resettling yourself and your family through
the advice from your unit resettlement staffs, the IERO and then through the CTP and
possibly RFEA. So where is that job, have you attended an employment fair, was it what
you expected, what did you learn and take from it. Have you done any networking, have
you completed that application form, prepared for that interview, were you successful, did
you ask for feedback. Do you need to re-train in a different skill area, if all these questions
need answering then these pages are for you, the websites listed are interactive:
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Finding New Job Opportunities
ARMY RESERVE and CADET FORCE ADULT INSTRUCTOR SERVICE
SOME of the many USEFUL WEBSITES
Employment Websites and Agency Websites;
GOV.UK Universal Jobmatch and Jobseekers Allowances JSA
Find New Job Opportunities - http://www.thejobfairs.co.uk/job-fairs
Recruitment fairs are an excellent way of finding possible job opportunities as well as a
chance to establish new contacts. Most events offer free one to one CV advice to help you
enhance your applications. Experts in the industry are on hand to give you specialist
information and help you find your perfect job.
Job hunting can be a challenging task, but these events give you the opportunity to
increase your exposure within your selected industry and improve your confidence when
networking with potential employers. These events can be seen as informal interviews and
so it is important to make a good impression. CV-Library have provided their top 5 tips to
ensure your recruitment fair visit is as successful as possible.
ARMY RESERVE and CADET FORCE ADULT INSTRUCTOR SERVICE
Re-use your skills - With the skills and qualifications gained from your time in regular
service, have you thought of continuing in that vein with service in the Army Reserves or
giving time as a Cadet Forces Adult Volunteer.
Transfer to the
Army Reserves
Become a Cadet
Forces Adult Volunteer
If you are looking to join the Army Reserves or work with the cadets in the East
Midlands or East Anglia then have a look at these sites.
http://army.mod.uk/territorial/31781.aspx
http://armycadets.com/volunteer-with-us/
http://www.emrfca.org/en-gb/jobs/jobs4reservists.aspx
http://www.earfca.org/en-gb/jobs/jobs4reservists.aspx
On the following pages are just SOME of the many USEFUL WEBSITES
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SOME of the many USEFUL WEBSITES
Employment Websites, Agency Websites; GOV.UK Universal Jobmatch; Jobseekers
Allowances JSA all follow on from these sites.
Skills for job finding:
http://www.ctp.org.uk
http://www.thejobfairs.co.uk/job-fairs
https://www.cv-library.co.uk
https://www.skillfair.co.uk
https://www.civvystreet.org
https://businessleadersuk.com
www.rbli.co.uk/employment_solutions/workshops/88/
www.skillforce.org
www.expertlogistics.co.uk
www.skillsforlogistics.org
https://www.questonline.co.uk
https://www.forces.org.uk
LINKS for Employment
http://armycadets.com/volunteer-with-us/
http://www.army.mod.uk/territorial/143.aspx
http://www.rfea.org.uk
https://www.officers association.org
https://www.oascotland.org.uk
https://gov.uk/jobsearch
www.direct.gov.uk for www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
www.indeed.co.uk/jobs-in-Hertfordshire
http://www.recruitforspouses.co.uk/
http://www.heropreneurs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/HP-spouses-charter-v8polished.pdf
Regional LINKS for Employment:
www.mynottinghamjobs.co.uk/
www.myleicesterjobs.co.uk/
www.myderbyjobs.co.uk/
www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/jobs
www.indeed.co.uk/jobs-in-Norwich
www.indeed.co.uk/jobs-in-Cambridge
www.indeed.co.uk/jobs-in-Colchester
www.indeed.co.uk/jobs-in-Northampton
www.indeed.co.uk/jobs-in-Bedfordshire
www.indeed.co.uk/jobs-in-Rutland
www.indeed.co.uk/jobs-in-Suffolk
Research websites
https://www.cv-library.co.uk
https://www.skillfair.co.uk
https://www.civvystreet.org
https://gov.uk/jobsearch
https://businessleadersuk.com
https://www.questonline.co.uk
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Endless Employment websites
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/
http://jobs.merseyworkplace.com/
http://www.monster.com/
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/default.aspx
Scientific job opportunities, compiled by the New Scientist magazine. Need to register before using.
http://www.orionjobs.com
Orion is an international recruitment business specializing in administration, clerical, draughting, engineering, technical and
blue-collar jobs to a broad range of industries.
http://www.opportunities.co.uk/
Public sector recruitment, jobseeking and career information. Expanded version of the weekly paper edition.
http://www.overseasjobs.com/
Details of job vacancies in various countries, arranged by categories.
http://www.pathfinder-one.com/
Pathfinder magazine online. Includes links to job search sites.
http://www.stepstone.co.uk/2008/?page=find-a-job-online
Taps has now merged with StepStone. Graduate careers and job searching information, especially in the field of IT.
http://www.hirethinking.com/technical/default.aspx?opcoidx=2044
http://www.topjob.co.uk/
http://www.totaljobs.com
Search by industry, location, in the Employers index, the Agencies index or in the graduate database.
http://www.fish4.co.uk/iad
http://www.monster.co.uk/
http://www.reed.co.uk
Job vacancies arranged by sector by the recruitment agency, Reed.
http://www.jobsite.co.uk/
http://www.adecco.co.uk/
http://www.expatnetwork.com/index.cfm
http://www.cipr.co.uk/
http://www.marine-society.org/home.aspx
http://www.careerseurope.co.uk/
https://jobs.un.org/elearn/production/home.html
http://www.careersonline.com.au/
https://jobs.bbc.co.uk/fe/tpl_bbc01.asp
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
http://www.tes.co.uk
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/
http://civvystreet.org
A Royal British Legion site with information, advice and guidance on resettlement, learning and work. It is for Service leavers,
ex-Service personnel, reservists and dependents.
http://www.civvystreet.org/tabid/751/Default.aspx
A dedicated area on the Royal British Legion's civvy strret website for UK vacancies specifically for Service leavers and exServices personnel.
http://www.workthing.com/
Find job vacancies from major companies (including high street chains) at local and national level. Check out the recruiters'
top tips for interviews.
http://www.gisajob.co.uk/
Search for jobs by industry and location (regional breakdown at UK level). Both temporary and permanent positions posted.
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/
Accompanying website to the popular ‘What Colour is Your Parachute’. A collection of resources and a collection of articles
from such topics as networking, researching prospective companies, testing, resumes(CVs) and where to find job openings.
http://www.jobsearch.co.uk/
Offers advice on constructing a successful CV as well as hosting clients' CVs for employers to access; receive the latest jobs by
email by registering.
http://www.parity.net/jobsandresources/jobsearch/pages/default.aspx
Mainly IT but also management skills courses and training.
http://jobs.telegraph.co.uk
http://www.hays.com/
Recruitment agency, the site includes a searchable database of vacancies.
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49X - Employment Agencies with websites explained
CTP
http://www.ctp.org.uk
On this website you will find CTP Right Job, it is an online recruitment site for Service
Leavers to search and for employers to enter and list their vacancies. No cost w-wide,
short long term recruiting for time in future
RFEA
http://www.rfea.org.uk
RFEA is an ex armed forces charity that offers a free lifetime’s worldwide job finding
service to ALL service leavers, active reservists and veterans plus “Partners” for life of
service & reservist personnel killed/died whilst serving. Aims to assist ex-regular Service
men and women to find employment throughout their working life.
Offrs Assn: https://www.officers association.org https://www.oascotalnd.org.uk
Supporting Officers, Retired Officers and their families seeking Employment, Advice,
Assistance and Accommodation.
The RBL run Lifeworks .
www.rbli.co.uk/employment_solutions/workshops/88/
Lifeworks run by The Royal British Legion, it is a fully funded 5 day course which equips
Ex-Armed Forces personnel with the tools needed to get into and maintain a civilian job
that you want to do. It is available for anyone who has been in the Armed Forces,
regardless of when you served and how long you served for. It is run at the RBLI’s training
Centre at Aylesford, Kent. Free on site accommodation is available for those who live
outside of regular commuting distance. Contact 0800 319 6844
JobCentre Plus
www.direct.gov.uk Jobseekers Line: 0845 606 0234
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/index.html
The site has very useful databases for job vacancies under the Universal Jobmatch. Go to
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Forces in the Community – www.forces.org.uk 0300 500 1216
Helping early Service Leavers and former service personnel with CV writing and other job
finding skills.
SkillForce:
www.skillforce.org 01623 827 651
Training and Employment Opportunities for resettling personnel.
Skills for Logistics:
www.skillsforlogistics.org
They are a Government Funded Skills Sector Council they offer free work placements with
Logistics Companies, many or whom have had success in gaining employment.
Expert Logistics:
www.expertlogistics.co.uk
Home delivery specialists. New website to be delivered soon.
Have you networked, are you?
www.uk.linkedin.com
225 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your
professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.
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GOV.UK – Logging on to UNIVERSAL JOBMATCH and
JOBSEEKERS ALLOWANCE (JSA)
If you are leaving the Forces and you have not got a job to go to, you
may be entitled to JobSeekers Allowance (JSA) or if you are not entitled
to any money, you may be entitled to get your National Insurance
Contributions paid for you. You must log on to www.gov.uk to start the
ball rolling. What follows this introduction is information from this site
which you may find useful.
You start by clicking on “Finding a job” see page 6.
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GOV.UK - Finding a job
Find a job with Universal Jobmatch Find a job using the Universal Jobmatch service jobseekers can match their CV and skills to jobs posted by companies
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) - rates, eligibility, how to
claim online, JSA online, rapid reclaims, JSA interview
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (previously CRB checks)
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) is now the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) - get a CRB
check: what documents are needed, how long it takes, track an application and appeals
Access to Work Access to Work is money to help you do your job if you have a disability or
health condition - eligibility, how to apply
Apply for an apprenticeship Register your profile, search vacancies and apply for
apprenticeships - you must be 16 or over
Apprenticeships How to become an apprentice – qualifications, pay and training, take on an
apprentice, funding, employer grants
Career skills and training Find courses and training online with the National Careers
Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning
Checks employers can make on job applicants Checks employers might need to
run on job applicants, including right to work in the UK, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS formerly CRB) checks and health checks
Complain about Jobcentre Plus How to complain about Jobcentre Plus - including how
to contact the chief operating officer, Independent Case Examiner, and the ombudsman
Contact Jobcentre Plus Jobcentre Plus contact details for new claims, existing claims,
appointments, help finding a job and checking local Jobcentre Plus opening hours
Download a Jobcentre Plus job application form Download a Jobcentre Plus
application form and guidance notes on how to fill it in
Employment rights and pay for interns Rights for interns and students in the
workplace; work experience; work placements; rights to the National Minimum Wage
Ex-offenders and employment The law on criminal records and employment, including
spent convictions, rehabilitation and exceptions for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS - formerly
CRB) checks
Help with moving from benefits to work Find out about help you can get moving from
benefits to work - work trials, programmes and clubs, New Enterprise Allowance, help with drug or
alcohol problems, carer support.
Job offers: your rights Employees Rights when accepting conditional and unconditional job
offers and about breach of contract
Looking for work if you're disabled Employment rights and questions you can be asked
about your disability - disability symbol, employment advisers and reasonable adjustments
References: workers' rights
Getting a work reference from an employer either while in work or when applying for a new job and what workers can do if they think it's unfair
Volunteer placements, rights and expenses Find volunteering opportunities, and
volunteer rights, pay, expenses, age limits, criminal record checks
Work Choice Work Choice can help you get and keep a job if you’re disabled and find it hard to
work - help you can get, join the scheme
Your rights and safety when looking for a job Help and advice on finding a job
including where to look and safety when looking for a job
On this page select:
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Find a job with Universal Jobmatch” go to page 7
Have a go it doesn’t cost you anything
Registration - Register with Universal Jobmatch for services like saved job searches,
uploading a CV, email alerts and keeping track of your past applications. When registering,
make a note of your Government Gateway number. You’ll need it later to sign in. You must
also verify your email address by clicking the link in the confirmation email. Check your
spam folders if it’s not in your inbox.
Help - Email [email protected] if you can’t log in to your account.
For any other help use the ‘Contact Us’ link at the bottom of the Universal Jobmatch
pages. Search for jobs in Northern Ireland with Jobcentre Online.
Universal Jobmatch has replaced the Jobcentre Plus job search tool.
Apprenticeships - Anyone in England can apply for an apprenticeship if they’re 16 or over
or eligible to work in England not in full-time education
First search for a vacancy on the Apprenticeships website, then register on the site and
apply. Apprenticeships take between 1 and 4 years to complete depending on their level.
Work and study - Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.
An apprentice:
works alongside experienced staff
gains job-specific skills
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earns a wage
studies towards a related qualification (usually 1 day a week)
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If you can’t get a job or an apprenticeship, you may be eligible for Jobseeker’s
Allowance (JSA) see page 8.
GOV.UK - Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
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Overview - Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is at least £56.80 a week to help you while you
look for work. How much you get depends on your circumstances and the type of JSA you qualify
for.
To qualify for JSA you usually have to be aged 18 or over (but below State Pension age) and be
able and available for work
When you apply for JSA, you must go to an interview to complete your claim. You must go to a Job
Centre Plus (usually every 2 weeks or when asked) to show how you’ve been searching for a job
to keep getting JSA. This is known as ‘signing on’.
What you'll get - There are 2 types of Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).
Job Centre Plus will work out the type you get and how much tax will be charged.
JSA does not affect Child Benefit or child tax credit. Use the benefits adviser to estimate your JSA,
see which type you get and how JSA affects your other benefits.
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Contribution-based JSA
You can only get contribution-based JSA for 182 days (approx 6 months). You may be able
to get income-based JSA after this.
Age
Weekly amount
16 to 24
£56.80
25 or over
£71.70
You could get this if you’ve paid enough Class 1 National Insurance contributions (NICs) in
the last 2 tax years. Your income or savings don’t usually affect how much you get (unless
you get money from a part-time job or an occupational or private pension).
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Income-based JSA
Weekly
amount
Single (under 25)
£56.80
Single (25 or over)
£71.70
Couples (both aged 18 or over) £112.55
Lone parent (18 or over)
£71.70
Lone parent (under 18)
£56.80
You could get this if you’ve not paid enough National Insurance as an employee and you’re
on a low income.
Income-based JSA is means-tested, your income and savings can affect how much you get.
Status
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How you’re paid.
Payments are usually made every 2 weeks. All benefits, pensions and allowances are
normally paid into an account, e.g. a bank account.
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Your circumstances change.
Tell Job Centre Plus if your circumstances change as this can affect how much you get and
you might be committing benefit fraud. For example, you start working or your income
changes. Volunteering won’t normally affect your JSA but report it before you start. You must
go to a Job Centre Plus (usually every 2 weeks or when asked) to show how you’ve been
searching for a job to keep getting JSA. This is known as ‘signing on’.
Depending on what you are earning or how much you may have received in a
redundancy package you may be restricted under the Benefit Cap. See page 9
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Benefit cap
Benefit cap. - The benefit cap limits the amount of benefit that most people aged 16 to 64 can
get. Some individual benefits aren’t affected, but it may affect the total amount of benefit you get.
Benefits that are affected. - The cap applies to the total amount that the people in your
household get from the following benefits:
 Bereavement Allowance
 Carer’s Allowance
 Child Benefit
 Child Tax Credit
 Employment and Support Allowance (unless you get the support component)
 Guardian’s Allowance
 Housing Benefit
 Incapacity Benefit
 Income Support
 Jobseeker’s Allowance
 Maternity Allowance
 Severe Disablement Allowance
 Widowed Parent’s Allowance (or Widowed Mother’s Allowance or Widows Pension you
started getting before 9 April 2001)
How much is the benefit cap? - The level of the cap is:
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£500 a week for couples (with or without children living with them)
£500 a week for single parents whose children live with them
£350 a week for single adults who don’t have children, or whose children don’t live with
them
This may mean the amount you get for certain benefits will go down to make sure that the total
amount you get isn’t more than the cap level.
Use the benefit cap calculator to find out how the benefit cap affects you.
Who won’t be affected? - You’re not affected by the benefit cap if anyone in your household
qualifies for Working Tax Credit or gets any of the following benefits:
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Disability Living Allowance
Personal Independence Payment
Attendance Allowance
Industrial Injuries Benefits (and equivalent payments as part of a war disablement
pension or the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme)
Employment and Support Allowance, if you get the support component
War Widow’s or War Widower’s Pension
War pensions
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
Armed Forces Independence Payment
You might be affected by the cap if you have any grown-up children who still live with you and they
qualify for one of these benefits; this is because they won’t normally count as part of your
household.
If you’re seeing a Job Centre Plus adviser, Work Programme or Work Choice
provider, they’ll continue to help you look for work and get skills you may need for a
job.
Additionally, if you need information on Universal Credit then check out the
information on my Welfare Pages.
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