Angard?

[Rafiki]

Hi,

Worked as a casual between November and the start of January, and I was told by the line manager that there maybe extra work, he never mentioned Angard, or what the process would be. I left at the same time and date as the rest. Today I received a random message "We still have work at Manchester this evening 18:00 - 22:00 and a morning shift tomorrow please call Angard on 0207 616 2373." I had many problems with this company the year before as a casual. I understand there are much better opportunities, I understand that people shouldn't be claiming Job Seekers if there is a job available, but how much work can you possibly get from these? When I was working at Christmas some Angardee's said they may end up doing a few days in three weeks. It's not enough.

I never replied to the text but I wanted to know if working with Angard is worth it? Do you get enough work out of it? and if you can't make a shift pattern and do not reply, do they continue to text you?

[ennabee]

Hi,
I never replied to the text but I wanted to know if working with Angard is worth it? Do you get enough work out of it? and if you can't make a shift pattern and do not reply, do they continue to text you?

Texts seem to be sent to everyone but phonecalls seem more targeted.

At some sites you could have got work most weeks last year, but this year who knows ?

If you take the odd shift you can still sign on to keep your claim open (the amount paid will be adjusted down, to zero if applicable) but it get pretty complicated, a lot of room for cock-ups.
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Eligibility
To qualify for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) you must:

work on average less than 16 hours a week
normally be aged 18 or over but below State Pension age - there are some exceptions for 16 to 17 year olds
not be in full-time education
live in England, Scotland or Wales
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However, taking the odd shift may mean you are offered more shifts in advance,, or a whole week. At our site there were whole weeks being offered around last Easter, but again "who knows?"this year.