Ingeus

Being a parent can feel like a full-time job in itself. So that you can concentrate on finding a job that suits you, we will help you with practical concerns like working out how much better off you can be in work, finding good childcare, and adjusting to coming off benefits.

Everyone’s situation is different and we will give you one-to-one support to help you choose the job you want at your own pace.

We have offices in the London boroughs of Brent, Haringey, and Hammersmith & Fulham.

Please note:

• We will refund your travel costs when you come to our offices or go to interviews.
• At no time will your benefits be affected by coming to Ingeus.

Will I be any better off in work?
We will work out exactly how much better off you can be in paid work and will offer suitable financial assistance to make it easier for you to move off benefits. We will advise you on the extra benefits, tax credits and grants you may be entitled to when you start work, and will make sure that going back to work puts you in a better financial position.

What help will I get with childcare?
We will help you to find local registered childcare providers both while you are looking for work and when you have a job. We’ll also look into what local funding might be available and any financial help you can claim.

What if I haven’t worked for a few years?
We’ll look at all the skills and experience you already have and those you may need to build on. By bringing up your children you will have gained lots of skills that employers look for, such as being a good communicator, being well organised and using your initiative, so you don’t necessarily have to have worked recently.

What sort of support does Ingeus offer?
Every Ingeus client can have access to the following support:

• A personal employment advisor – who will offer you one-to-one support throughout your search for work;
• Expert job-hunting advice – such as finding and applying for jobs, confidence-building, and interview techniques and practice;
• In-work benefits calculations – to work out how much better off you will be in work and which benefits you will still be entitled to;
• Childcare support- help to find local, registered childcare providers;
• Regular use of our Job Stations – well-equipped job-hunting areas with PCs, internet, phones, newspapers and journals;
• Appropriate financial assistance – such as paying for travel expenses, work equipment and interview clothing;
• Continuing in-work support – our support is ongoing for as long as you require it.

Who has Ingeus assisted so far?
We have helped single parents to find a wide variety of jobs, from sales assistants to credit controllers and bus drivers to healthcare assistants.

Contact us:
Brent - 0800 587 1993 (view map)
Haringey - 0800 587 2433 (view map)
Hammersmith & Fulham - 0208 834 8600 (view map)