Many residents in Oldham have either been temporarily laid off from their jobs or simply lost their jobs where businesses have closed. The self employed have also been advised to stop work and although many will receive some financial support but not until June. This creates huge financial vulnerability that only adds to the other stresses around the impact of the virus.
Get Oldham Working supports Oldham residents with employment advice and support to apply for jobs, as well as offering free recruitment support for local businesses. Support to residents has shifted to an online service. The team are still open for business, they are working online and via a telephone service, working on an online package for Oldham residents, supporting those in isolation with a friendly voice and helping people access the latest jobs available, particularly with essential job roles, the team can also advise on government financial support for the self employed.
The web page not only provides access to support but has links to all of the major employment opportunities from other agencies that are recruiting during the lockdown period.
This provides a single point of access to a huge range of temporary employment for residents that will help them through such a stressful situation.
https://www.oldham.gov.uk/cv-job-support
