Can't get any job

[Desperatetime]

I'm so upset with everything please go easy on me.
My dp has been in the county 12 years with no work permission and has recently obtained his leave to remain so now as the right to work we have been together 6 years and I have been struggling along to support us both and I have also been using a inheritance to get by as well but now money has run out and we have nothing. I'm not in the best health either and we dont have enough money to cover house expenses currently we haven't a penny until the 30th of this month when I get paid low income by the way.
Since dp got his right to work he has applied for job after job only to suffer rejection after rejection this is most likely due to no work trail here in the uk so massive gap in cv which is impossible to produce. He didn't really have any skill back in his home country either. He can't get references nothing so we are stuck.
We are both in deep depression with no money I have left messages with training providers and nobody ever responds and we don't have money to pay for training he has signed on with agencies and they are not forthcoming with anything I'm not sure what to do but has anybody got any suggestions because we are heading into poverty.

Whereabouts in country are you OP? I am in West Midlands and agencies will take anyone who can breathe for warehouse, picking and packing roles. They are always advertising. Full time permanent roles for warehouse picking and packing too available. I know in West Midlands due to linking to lots of different motorways we have far more warehouse, pick and pack as West Midlands is the UK hub for type of work.

Already applied to hospitality jobs but not getting anywhere.

Can he ride a bike? What about Uber eats/ Deliveroo/ fruit picking/ warehouse work. They would give him a step into the world of work.

He has been on indeed mostly and applied for loads of packing type jobs some are advertised by agencies but he isn't getting any calls and there are hundreds going after the jobs.

I am in West Midlands and agencies will take anyone who can breathe for warehouse, picking and packing roles

Another excellent suggestion ...

He can ride a bike but don't you need a motorbike for uber

I mean this kindly OP but does he actually want a job? You say he's been appying for job afer job, but is there any evidence of this? Care work and hospitality are crying out for staff, so it's unusual that he hasn't heard anything back other than a single interview.

He also hasn't considered volunteering or any training in the last 6 years that he's been with you, which would have been a great way enhance his skills and build a work history / gain references. You've also been the one contacting training providers, which is something he should be doing if he's actively seeking work.

Sorry to sound Xenophobic/Daily Mail, is his English good enough that he could get call centre work? I know on Reed they often offer opportunities that start straightaway. It’s often cold calling but it’s a way to get a job history on his CV before going onto something more preferable.

Whinge he is desperate for work he wasn't eligible for training before due to his status.

You just saved me typing it, Whinge. Recruitment is my background, and frankly I'm amazed he can find nothing given the circumstances in some of these sectors

I'm also a bit concerned about how much of her own money - even the inheritance - OP has spent supporting him, and wonder what will happen now this is running out

Local further education college can offer free courses to get level 2 possibly alongside a vocational course. Without literacy and numeracy he will struggle to get into work as these are a requirement for most paid jobs.

Surprised if he can't pick up anything in hospitality. Everywhere I go I see notices in pub, cafe, restaurant, hotel windows appealing for staff.

Agree with others, he shouldn't have a blank cv - he should have been looking for volunteering roles to put on it.

His English is pretty good he just struggles sometimes with our meanings etc I don't think a call centre is good for him.
I know he has been applying for jobs I've seen all of the applications.

Was he supported by any charities during his time before he got his leave to remain? I would suggest that he reaches out to any charities that support those seeking asylum as they may have employment support but also maybe able to offer him volunteering opportunities to help others. I agree volunteering is a good way to upskill and gain confidence.

He may not have a luxury of choice initially.

I don't know where you live so it's hard to advise. However where I live there's a shortage of staff for cleaning jobs/hospitality/warehouse work/anything so called unskilled involving night shifts and pretty much anyone can walk into these jobs. With agencies you have to follow up and call them. Accept part time work as often these jobs have more hours to offer but don't want to guarantee the hours.

OP, please do also be aware of the proliferation of job scams. When he does receive a job offer be cautious and understand the employer making the offer.

Could he offer some domestic services to your local community? Ironing, cleaning, house sitting, ad-hoc or emergency child care, pressure washing, garden tidying etc? I know this wont make the difference, but would demonstrate skills that employers value such as entrepreneurship, motivation, client relationships etc.

He wasn't eligible for training before due to his status

But he wouldn't need prior training for many of the sectors mentioned, since what there is would be carried out "on the job"

Some of them really are taking on anyone with a pulse at the moment, so I honestly have to wonder what else is going on here

Xomega yes I know what you mean I've seen alot of jobs on Facebook that don't seem quite right.

Puzzledandpissedoff I don't know what's going on because nobody is calling back maybe they are dealing with too many applications.
I am thinking that he should go up town and walk into every single agency he can find.

He needs to be contacting the agencies every day himself. I worked in employment support for years. He needs to be proactive. There should be plenty of unskilled, albeit zero hours jobs on their books.

I don't know what's going on because nobody is calling back maybe they are dealing with too many applications.

Has he been putting the correct contact details? Care, warehouse work and hospitality aren't dealing with too many applications, they're desperate for staff. Has he actually applied for any of these roles?

I agree he should reach out to a charity supporting asylum seekers, someone there can help him brush up his CV and interview skills.
In London there is Praxis for example.
Or a community hub for his country’s citizens, where somebody may offer work.

Also he is a trained TAILOR as he worked in a sewing factory. Can he visit all the local tailors to offer his sewing skills?

Finally, of course, the job centre can help place him.

Hospitality is his best bet he can go into restaurants and ask if they are looking for staff they are always looking for people and it's always a trial shift you get then it goes from there.