UC and JETS?

[MarmitesMyMate]

Im a sahm youngest dc is 2.
We get a top up of UC.
I had my 1st work focused interview today and explained due to health issues i cant return to a previous field of work as too physical. However im more than happy to search other stuff, and have been.
Issues we currently have is childcare. Have a 2, 4, 9 year old and a teen.
Obviously teen doesn't need childcare.
I have no qualifications so any job will be low paid. And wouldnt cover childcare fees, and yes i know its a joiny expense but im saying that if i earned say 1k pm in the HOUSEHOLD pot. But childcare 1.5k out the HOUSEHOLD pot. Then its still minus 500.

Ive done the entitled to calculator

So i have said id like some help to maybe train to get basic skills, ie computers or whatever as im honestly useless. So that i can get a job that i can progress and then earn more and then hopefully in long term it will be beneficial.

Id like to know the experience of JETS
They want my cv etc. But my cv is based on work i can no longer do. So would seem pointless.
I have a telephone appointment with JETS tomorrow.

Do they for example say theres a course at xyz place on xyz week to attend.
I absolutely dont have the ability to learn from home. I've tried its to hectic and gave up.
Dh is out the house 730am till 7pm at the Minimum, 6 days a week. But can be till 11pm depending on the work load ( but doesnt get overtime so that's crap)
Also maybe 1 to 2 Sundays he has to go in.
So learning at home after all the dcs in bed and tidied up etc is so late.

I do suffer depression and anxiety which I've recently gone back on meds after 3 years without but I'm doing ok and trying to think positively but the whole unknown is scaring me.

?

I've done jets, they are nice people but they are target driven, so they want to get you in work because they'll get a nice little bonus in their wage. Because of this they are pushy, so from the outset you need to tell them what you're prepared to do, you tell them about your limitations and what you want to do. Courses are definitely possible, they hold remote workshops too so if you're looking for homeworking for example they'll dedicate a session specifically tailored to that.

I don't think there's any pressure for you to actually work 16 hours a week because your LO is 2, but there is a childcare provision for childcare on UC if you want to get back to work. Right now you just need to show that you are 'preparing' for work. From 3 you will be expected to work at least 16 hours for your UC because you'll get your free nursery hours.

Thank you. I get the feeling they are pushy but I'll definitely set them straight on my limitations and what i want. And what i can and cannot do

"Dh is out the house 730am till 7pm at the Minimum, 6 days a week. But can be till 11pm depending on the work load ( but doesnt get overtime so that's crap)
Also maybe 1 to 2 Sundays he has to go in."

This is clearly the main problem, he's basically doing unpaid work instead of doing his share of parenting and housework. How are you supposed to find the time or energy to study, retrain or work when so much falls to you?

He needs to improve his work situation, whether that's looking for another job or setting better boundaries in this one. He could join a trade Union and/or seek advice from citizens advice.

You won't be required to work or look for work until your youngest turns 3 and gets their 15 funded hours. If and when you do find work, you can claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs through Universal Credit. The idea is that you would be better off, not worse off, in work, even with childcare costs.

In my local area, the Richmond Fellowship offers an employment service for people with mental health issues. I would definitely recommend them if they offer the service in your area. Otherwise you could search for similar services and/or ask your work coach about it.

Thank you.

He is looking elsewhere has been for sometime but so far not much luck. However there is the option to go self employed with potentially earning 4x his salary but its taking that step. As if takes a while to get on his feet, it will make finances too tight. But he has an appointment with a financial advisor for starting up ( as may need to take a loan for certain equipment, although has 95% of what equipment he needs)
However hes unsure how it all works so therefore he will be getting advice.
If he was then self employed, he would be home a decent hour for me to do a little job. If i wanted /needed ( but if the figures he has in his mind are correct then financially i wouldn't NEED to but option there if want to for my own sanity)

Back to JETS have emailed my cv as they requested and outlined what I'm after if our situation stays the same.

Hope ive made sense.