Work coach pushing caring jobs - how do you decline

[Makingthebest]

I’ve seen this a lot and I was wondering can they remove certain types of jobs and not force you to apply for certain roles if you can’t.

Caring is one job I absolutely would never be able to do. Can I specify that? Do I have to explain all the reasons why I can’t do it and do they accept that?

What about some sort of factory work. You wouldn’t have to be too close to people or speak often.

I was about to say the same thing. Caring really isn't for everyone. And forcing someone who is genuinely unsuited to it could cause huge damage.

Jobs you could do :

Cleaning homes and offices ( while employer is elsewhere)
Ironing at home
Gardening.
Personal shopping, fetching and carrying.

Is there ANYTHING you feel able to do op?

Cleaning if I can do it alone and it’s quiet

Maybe something from home if there’s something suitable

Also, OP, come over to the neurodiverse mumsnetters board and ask the same question as we're more able to "get" how your brain works.

Autism is a huge spectrum and all of us have different things that we are great at as well as different things that are challenging.

Some autistic people have a great affinity with nature and animals. If that is you, you may be able to start up a pet-visiting business or gardening business.

Some autistic people have really sharp attention to detail, if that's you, you may be good at proofreading and editing.

If you enjoy the satisfaction of generating a well laundered and well ironed stack of clothes then you may consider starting a laundry business (don't if you wouldn't enjoy it, obviously!)

If you are great at tidying and organising things but won't panic in the face of chaos that hasn't yet been organised you could do domestic organisation and decluttering work.

Autism by its nature impacts on both sensory issues and social communication - it is part of the diagnostic criteria. Perhaps have a look at some of the autism support charities for leaflets on autism and work and take them with you when you meet with the coach. You can then either explain (if you can) or give them a written explanation of how it affects you personally. So difficulty talking to people you don't know really well, or sensory issues with touch and personal space. Ask them to refer you for support in managing work with a disability and see how they can help. If you need help accessing this ( I note you don't really use computers much) perhaps ask at your local library for local support groups?

@BessieSurtees Have you seen the UC thread in Chat Loads of posters in there shot me down when i pointed out that the RISK of abuse of care home residents is much higher if you force people in to the job that dont want to be there

Which is why i would bet a penny to a pinch of shit is the reason that childcare isnt pushed as much. OK for the elderly to be possible collateral damage though. I

@Beseen22 Yes i said the same thing Care work is devalued and seen as the JCs default setting job. IMO care work should be taken OUT of the remit of Job Centres altogether

As someone who works in a care home, despite how understaffed the whole caring business is, I wish job work coaches wouldn't try to force unsuitable people into it. It takes a certain type of person and even if they pass every check, just because they're upstanding citizens, it doesn't mean they would be able to care properly for elderly and disabled people. You know the workers who don't want to be there and it reflects in the substandard care they barely provide.

I think a person has to want to be a carer and I don't like how it's pushed on people like that. I'd keep saying you are not suited to caring jobs and it wouldn't be fair on the clients either.

Friend of mine has been a care worker for decades and says the job centre sends people that don't want to be there and her company will employ anybody with good references obviously but people don't want to be there.

It's the default settings on the job search apps too. I had an 'instant match' on Indeed for care jobs.

I've got no experience in care, I've never expressed a desire to work in that sector.

It said I matched just because of my postcode!

@mrsnec that is ridiculous

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4795381-new-uc-rules-to-force-both-partners-to-work?page=1

In the unlikely chance that you are in or near Oxfordshire, I'd highly recommend looking at this group About Restore - Restore
I don't know what similar groups exist anywhere else sadly.

Care work needs really good social skills, empathy, an ability to chat and good physical fitness. You also need to be able to deal with various body fluids, cook and clean. There is a lot of skill needed in the role and to do it well you need to want the best for those you are caring for. There are also unsociable hours that make it hard to fit around child care if you don’t have a partner. It certainly shouldn’t be pushed as a role anyone can do.

I suspect it is because it’s low pay for the work and there are always jobs available so seen as an easy option unless you’ve done it.

OP mentioned 'sanctions' for not applying/working in one or two posts earlier in the thread; can anyone elaborate on what was meant by that please?

See
https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=benefit+sanctions+for+jobseekers

Gaffy... People can lose benefit which is called a sanction if they do not meet their commitments. Assuming they are fit and able and free to work, they are expected to apply for and take suitable work they can do. It's a luxury to receive benefits while you contemplate what you might like to do as people need to get into work and keep looking for better things if not content with their job.

Exam invigilator?

There are so many aspects to UC, it's mind boggling; I dont think I want to make the switch!
Thanks for the info @RaininSummer