Universal Credit claimants

If you need help using your computer or device you can drop in to one of our Digital Hubs.

We know that sometimes getting online can be difficult, support is available to help you:

• Set up email accounts

• Help make a benefit claim online

• Support you in searching for jobs online

• Help improve your overall confidence with IT

You will need to have an email address to be able to claim Universal Credit and to manage your claim once it has been calculated. There are a variety of free web-based email services, like Gmail and Yahoo which you can use.

Finding work can be tricky if you don’t know where to start your search, help to find jobs here.

As part of your claim to Universal Credit you will have an appointment with your Job Centre Plus Work Coach to agree a Claimant Commitment. This will outline the steps you agree to take to help you to find work. These could include using the internet to search for jobs, undertaking training to improve your skills, CV writing or finding out more about concerns such as childcare or transport. You might also want to consider work experience or volunteering.

Finding work can be tricky if you don’t know where to start your search. It might be beneficial for you to take a course or undertake some training to give you the best chance of securing yourself employment. See the links below to start your job search or find training and courses:

• Search for jobs on GOV.UK

• Courses and training - Lincoln College in Lincoln, Gainsborough and Newark

• Courses and training - 2aspire in Lincolnshire

• Courses and training - Gainsborough

• Volunteering - Voluntary Centre Services, Lincolnshire

• Volunteering - Do-it