Redundancy: your rights
Get help finding a new job
You can get help from the Jobcentre Plus Rapid Response Service to:
- write CVs and find jobs
- find information on benefits
- find the right training and learn new skills
- organise work trials (if you’re eligible)
- get any extra help at work if you’re disabled, for example Access to Work
You may also be able to get help with costs, such as:
- travel to work expenses
- childcare
- tools or equipment
- vocational training - you must be in your notice period to be considered
There’s a different service in Scotland and a different service in Wales.
Get in touch
You can contact the Rapid Response Service:
- if you suspect you’re going to be made redundant
- during your notice period
- up to 13 weeks after you’ve been made redundant
Rapid Response Service
[email protected]
Further information and support
You can read more about finding a job, how your pension might be affected, and what benefits you could get.