Main tasks

Job Club

RegistrationRegistration is required for all clients before they commence their job club activities.

Registration cannot take place unless we are in receipt of:•Full name•Address•Date of birth•NI number•Contact number•Emergency contact details•Employment status•CLIENT COMMITMENT !!!!!

Email AddressAn email address is

key to all online job search activities – most jobs will use emails to apply for or be the first point of contact

Staff will assist in creating an email with Google (gmail) or Hotmail (outlook) if needed. Ensure email address is suitable for potential employers!

Creating an up to date CVClients’ CVs need to

be created or checked to ensure they are current and with sufficient detail.

These can be created for them if necessary.

A CV template can be provided.

CV needs to be stored by the centre or on a client’s USB stick

Register for Government GatewayTo use Universal

Jobmatch a Government Gateway ID needs to be created

The client must Register for a new account and enter their own name, their email address and create a password

Gateway ID It is very important that

the client doesn’t lose their ID and so it needs to be written down or printed out.

Losing the password can also create problems so write this alongside the gateway ID

Tick the (I have a note of my user ID) then Click on the Return to Universal Jobmatch link to complete the client’s profile

Completing the profileContinue entering the

personal details (and the same email address used to create the account)

Create 2 or 3 skills (types of job they are interested in)

It isn’t mandatory to authorise DWP to view the account (only the items with the orange * next to them are mandatory, regardless of what Job Centre staff may say)

Click Create account to complete

Questionnaire sheetOn this step you

have to click on what ethnicity you are.

Then further down the page there are options to click which gender, religion and age band you are.

Verification of accountIn case of future

problems it is essential that the new gateway account is verified.

An email will have been sent to the client’s inbox.

Open the email and click on the link to verify.

Uploading a current CVUpload the current CV

to Universal jobmatch by clicking on the CV link

Select to Upload CVGive the CV a title and

decide if potential employers should be allowed to view it

Choose file and locate the CV to upload

Finally click Upload CV

Cover LetterThis is optional and

can be changed to suit application

Searching for VacanciesType in boxes

appropriate job and postcode of area the client would like to work in

Applying for vacancySometimes the

vacancy can be applied for by clicking on the apply button and pressing submit, however on the right hand side

the method of application will be there

ApplyingClick select

Looking Forajob CV

Activity HistoryFill this in

everytimeYou can screen

print it for evidenceThis proves the

clients have completed job search.

Clients can fill in ANY activity they

have done

Screen printHighlight all

activity and screen print this put in everything the client has done including:

CV drops, telephone calls etc

EvidenceThis will help prove

the client has fulfilled the client commitment, make sure all staff members read the client commitment form to minimise the chances of the client getting sanctioned!!

Contact details Pallion Action Group

5 Eastmoor Road

Sunderland

SR4 6QW

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Tamanna Begum – Job Club Worker.

- Contact number:

07885636643

Email: tamanna-pag@live.co.uk

Karen Wood – Community Development Officer

-Contact number: 07534983971-Email: karenwoodmv@yahoo.co.uk