Help with finding PT employment

[niall451]

hi everyone,

i haven't posted for a while, my ra was diagnosed 5 years ago, i was in receipt of esa support contributions based, then re-assessed down to the work related activity group, of which that stopped due to 12 mth limitations, i took a job at wilkos in the goods inwards, of which i lasted two weeks as it was to much physically for me, during my time off i re-sat my maths gcse, did a couple of IT functional courses, now i find myself trying to convince people that im a safe bet (including myself), as realistically i can see a prospective employers dilemma, so i am stuck in a rut no job , no income, no prospects........any pointers anyone?

Thanks in advance

[Lorraine_NRAS]

Hi

I hope that the information on this link may be of help to you moneyadviceservice.org.uk/e...

I hope you are successful in finding something soon.

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Hello, I’m from OZ, so my thoughts might be a bit out of kilter, but I’m in a similar situation. I got diagnosed with RA in January 2018, and (funny out of left field) I worked for Bunnings in a nightfill role, which I have just quit. I worked for them for nearly 10 years, loved the job, but physically too hard to do.

I have a degree in Mathematics - which is where you come in. If you have the skills, try and work towards doing some tutoring and employ yourself (this is my plan). In my country, tutoring in maths/science is needed because we have a focus on these skills, but they’re taught badly and there are high school/uni students needing additional tutoring. Plus, do you have Mature Age Uni Entrance tests? Because they always have an arithmetic/maths/science component which tends to floor participants.

I’m thinking of going down this path because the hourly rate can be quite good = less hours to be worked. Downside is that you need to earn enough whilst school/uni season is on, to get you through the various school/uni holidays.

Just my contribution, hope you can get things moving in the right direction for you, cheers Deb

[medway-lady]

Do some sort of voluntary work as a) it'll prove your capable of keeping to a work schedule, b) it'll give you cofidence which is half the battle in getting a job, c) go for a hospital or school or CAB or musuem etc or something like that where you'll get known and get notice of vacancies first. d) do a targetted evening class for something that may help ie English or a vocational course like child care perhaps always people looking for childcare around here.

[Joy_1]

Voluntary work might be the way forward.

Pressure level is low and you can then see how much you are able to take on. Then from there you may find that the Voluntary organization may offer you P/T work.

good luck!