Jobcentre

British

/ ˈdʒɒbˌsɛntə /

noun

any of a number of government offices having premises usually situated in or near the main shopping area of a town in which people seeking jobs can consult displayed advertisements in informal surroundings

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Local leaders will then need to put in place the conditions for growth, like college courses and Jobcentre support that match local skills gaps.

From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2024

If you do not receive a payment, you can contact the Pension Service, external or Jobcentre Plus, external.

From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2024

If you do not receive a payment, contact the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024

"Working at the Jobcentre has to be a tense job - knowing that if you get fired, you still have to come in the next day."

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2023

The government said its jobcentre staff "regularly signpost claimants to relevant information on social tariffs, and claimants can access computers for their work search at their local Jobcentre."

From BBC ● May 17, 2023

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