Noun
a government office in a town where information about available jobs is displayed and where unemployment benefits are administered
Source: WordNetThe Department for Work and Pensions has that people receiving benefits will not have to attend the usually compulsory jobcentre appointments for at least three months – a move that, in theory at least, suspends the sanctions regime. Source: Internet
When I attended an appointment at my local jobcentre last week, a few people were shocked to see me there. Source: Internet
Will Quince, the minister for welfare delivery, said: “We are determined to help anyone experiencing homelessness, and if this means getting staff out of the jobcentre to speak to people on the street directly then we will do that. Source: Internet
The Conservative MP said that the “real reason” food bank usage has increased is that the government has allowed Jobcentre Plus to tell people they exist. Source: Internet
“We have now made the payments due to Mrs Banks for previous assessment periods and Jobcentre staff will continue to support her with her Universal Credit claim.” Source: Internet
Jobcentres have now become responsible for enforcing the requirements needed to collect benefits, and imposing sanctions on those who fail to meet obligations to attend jobcentre appointments, search for a job or prepare to start work. Source: Internet