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Work Clubs – what they are

Work Clubs are one of the services that Jobcentre Plus offers to help you get back into work.

Work Clubs are run by local groups, which could include:

• local employers
• voluntary organisations
• community groups
• local authorities
  

These groups have the knowledge and resources to help you find work. They can provide you and other people looking for work with a place to meet to:

• share job hunting ideas and tips
• find jobs and training opportunities
• share experiences
• meet people that may be able to help you improve your chances of finding a job
• get the support you need to help you find work
  

Each Work Club will give you the support you need to help you find the work that’s available locally.

Some Work Clubs may also be available to support specific groups of people, for example, if you:

• are a professional
• are an executive
  
• have been made redundant from a specific industry
• are a young person aged between 18 and 24 years old

Work Clubs - who can take part?

Taking part in a Work Club is entirely voluntary. They are available to any unemployed person who is looking for work. You may join a Work Club at any time.

A Jobcentre Plus adviser can discuss and agree with you whether a Work Club is right for you.

Joining a Work Club

Speak to a Jobcentre Plus adviser if you are interested in taking part. They can:

• explain how a Work Club could help you with your job search
• give you more information about Work Clubs in your area
• explain what will happen when you start

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Work Clubs and Jobseeker's Allowance

To continue to get your Jobseeker's Allowance while taking part in a Work Club, you must:

• continue to look for work
• attend your regular jobsearch reviews

Work Clubs and other benefits

If you're getting other benefits you will continue to get them as long as you continue to meet the rules for that benefit.

More useful links

• Help and advice when applying for a job