Interview with work coach.

[SheIsALiamGallagherKindaGal86]

I have received a letter from the Job Centre today inviting me for an interview with a work coach because i am single parent to a 14th month old receiving income support. I was just wondering if anyone else had also attended one of these interviews and could just give me some insight on what to expect.

Yep! They were very nice, it just involved a 20 minute chat about what my eventual plans were to return to work (I said I wanted to do an access course and then degree when DD started school). They asked why I wasn't working now, I said because I was the sole carer for my children and they were fine with this. He was a bit short rude to begin with, but as soon as he gathered I had a plan of sorts, they were pretty easy going.

It was fairly short and pain free. Which I wish I'd known in advance, because I was so anxious about it I was puking on the walk to the job centre.

Oh bless you. This is why i posted because my anxiety has rocketed and my interview isn't until Wednesday! Obviously i have every intention to return to work but i thought this interview was basically to tell i must go back now if you know what i mean. I am the sole carer to my son after my relationship breakdown and because i moved here for my partner all family and friends are a 3 hour drive away so it's literally me and my boy. Thanks so much for putting my mind at rest, i appreciate it.

I was the same... No, they did suggest I could go to work now and I explained that I didn't feel it was currently feasible and that a long term plan with further education would work better for my family. They really weren't pushy. I hope it goes as well for you too .

Thank you so much! You have probably saved me from a few sleepless nights. X