Posts Tagged ‘Employment’

Older People’s Commissioner for Wales Post

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Commissioner for Older People in Wales – £91,048

Wales was the first country in the UK to establish the post of Commissioner for Older People. The Commissioner is an independent champion for older people who promotes and safeguards their interests. The Office of the Commissioner for Older People was established in April 2008.

The post is for four years with the possibility of another four year term to follow subject to an open competition. This is a full time appointment. The office of the Commissioner is in Cardiff Bay.

The closing date for applications 20 October 2011

For further details and to apply go to website or for queries contact the HR Helpdesk on 029 2082 5454 or email hr-helpdesk@wales.gsi.gov.uk.

information for candidates can be found [Download not found]

A large print, Braille or audio version of this advert can be obtained by request from 029 2082 5454.

Information from Jobcentre Plus

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Below are a number of useful links from JobCentrePlus.

Benefits Adviser 

Find out what you can claim - covers 28 benefits including Housing Benefit and Tax Credits.  You can also find out how much you might be able to get. 

Claim online

Jobseekers Allowance for those looking for work

Retirement Pension for those nearing pension age

Other benefits (not a full list) 

Attendance Allowance and Carers Allowance for looking after someone

Disability Living Allowance to help people with disabilities live independently in and out of work

Employment and Support Allowance for people currently unable to work due to health problems

Housing Benefit help with rent for those on benefits or low incomes

Income Support for those with no or low income mainly lone parents and carers

Pension Credit for those over pension age on low incomes

Tax Credits help for working people

Jobs

Help and advice to prepare and apply for jobs online

Search for a job

Writing a CV

How to apply for online jobs

Retirement

Get a State Pension Forecast

Find your State Pension age

Check your pension entitlement

Retirement Pension