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December 4, 2024

Quest Magazine December Edition


Click on the image to read the latest online edition

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: West Yorkshire

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 80 new Executive Officer opportunities open in West Yorkshire within their Disability Services Team.

The Disability Services advert will run from 04/12/24 to 18/12/24

Civil Service Jobs link: Disability Services - Case Manager - West Yorkshire (Ref: 724) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

​More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.

December 3, 2024

Your Armed Forces Offer explained


The Defence Armed Forces Offer recognises the unique demands of Service life, and the vital work our people do to keep us safe at home and strong abroad.

​​Find out more about the range of benefits, opportunities, and support available to you: Discover My Benefits

Those with access to MODnet can also view the full article at:

Defnet: Your Armed Forces Offer explained (sharepoint.com)

Defence Connect: Your Armed Forces Offer explained | Defence Connect (mod.uk)

Basingstoke: Ready Steady Mums walking group every Wednesday

Ready Steady Mums walks are free, fun and informal social walking groups for new parents. Giving you the social support and motivation to get out in the fresh air. 

We will meet you at the War Memorial Park Bandstand, we will be stood in or next to the Bandstand ready to greet you and will be wearing bright green Barnardo's lanyards.

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Wiltshire: Happy Cafe's across the county

 

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Alternatively click here to view this poster online or to find out more about Rethink Mental Illness and the Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: Kent


The Department of Work and Pensions has 20 new Executive Officer work coach opportunities in Kent. These are now open for applications until 17th Dec 2024.

​Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Job Centre - Work Coach - Kent (Ref: 723) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

​More information can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.

December 2, 2024

HM Government Money & Pensions Service - Money Helper: Credit unions and other alternatives to high-cost credit

 
This Money Helper (Money & Pensions Service) ​​guide is for you if you need access to credit but you can’t use a mainstream lender and you don’t want to use a payday loan or other forms of high-cost credit. When you read it, you’ll know:
  • how credit unions work and how they can help you
  • how to join a credit union
  • what other sources of fair and affordable credit might be available to you.​
To view this guide please click HERE

More information can be found on the Money Helper website at https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/credit

For the Service community, there are three MOD-endorsed credit unions - see https://www.joiningforcescu.co.uk/​

Digital Veteran Card to make accessing support even easier for ex-service personnel

 

​New Digital Veteran Card to make sure former service personnel can prove their Veteran status as easily as possible, enabling smoother access to often essential support. Click here for further information.

Winter update from Recruit For Spouses

Please click here to read the Winter edition of the RFS Digest​

Stafford: SSAFA tri services and veterans support centre Stoke-on-Trent


Families in need can get free food at weekly event set up by veterans' charity

Items on offer at the Tri Services and Veterans' Support Centre include fresh fruit and veg, tinned goods and a variety of snacks.

At Tri Services we have a food bank that can be used by veterans & their families also married or single service personal can ask for support . Phone 07935152590.  If you need to use this service pop into the HIVE and talk to Dawn she will explain how you can request and receive any food parcels you need . 

https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/families-need-can-free-food-4577073?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Information provided by Stafford HIVE