How Do You Get A Job Seekers Allowance?
The Jobseeker’s Allowance is public assistance for people in the United Kingdom who are out of work. To be eligible, you must be able to work, actively seeking work, available for work and not claiming a pension. If you wish to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance, you will need to complete an interview either by telephone or by filling out an online application which is then followed up by phone. The interview takes approximately 40 minutes and determines if you are eligible to claim a Jobseeker’s Allowance. Telephone Jobcentre Plus on 0800 0 55 66 88, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, to speak to an adviser. Answer the adviser’s questions. You will be asked to provide your National Insurance Number as well as details of your present and previous employment, rent or mortgage details, and information about any pensions or savings which you may have. The adviser will discuss your Jobseeker’s Agreement with you. This agreement details your availability for work, information on how you will
