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Clergy Working Conditions - Statement of Good Practice

Mission Council approved, with one small addition to the text, the United Reformed Church's response to the Department of Trade and Industry's draft Clergy Working Conditions - Statement of Good Practice.

CLERGY WORKING CONDITIONS – STATEMENT OF GOOD PRACTICE

Response from The United Reformed Church 

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LOST YOUR JOB?

Life goes on…..

Being made redundant is never easy.  Our initial reaction might be shock, denial, shame, anger, depression –any or all of these. It feels almost like a bereavement, and it often takes time to begin to decide what to do.  But redundancy is not the end of the world and life goes on. This leaflet aims to help by suggesting some simple steps as to what to do next, and some practical information for anyone who has not had to face this experience before.

Above all:

Don’t suffer in silence. Talk to someone about how you feel, perhaps someone who has had the same experience.

Don’t pretend it hasn’t happened. Instead get on with doing something about it.

Don’t take it personally. It’s the job that has been made redundant not you.

Do… Seek advice and support so you can make the right decisions for you.

CIGB is a programme of the Churches of Birmingham and Solihull that aims to provide pastoral care to people at work.  Our team of Workplace Chaplains each regularly visits workplaces ranging from factories and offices to supermarkets and fire stations.

Chaplains are there to listen, to understand the pressures of the workplace and offer support and care where they can.

If you would like to talk about anything you have read in this leaflet or to discuss your experience, in confidence, please call one of the numbers listed below.

Barbara Hayes 0121 426 0426 Email: cigb@birmingham.anglican.org

Revd. Stephen Willey 0121 767 2911 email: Stephen.willey@necgroup.co.uk mydocuments/leaflets/lostyourjobback-lostyourjobfront

Practical advice and support for anyone facing redundancy. Produced by Churches’ Industrial Group Birmingham An Ecumenical Partnership of the Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Roman Catholic, United Reformed Churches and Black Led Churches in Birmingham and Solihull.

1. Don’t panic

At a time like this there are lots of confusing thoughts and feelings crowding in. Although only you can really know what it feels like, lots of people go through the same thing, so you are not alone. Find someone just to listen to how you feel. Talking about things can help cope with the confusion.

2. Make sure your paperwork is in order.

There are rules about how redundancy is handled. Your employer should consult with you about finding alternative work in the organization. Talk to your line manager about the opportunities.

But, if this is not an option, anyone who has worked for an employer for more than 2 years is entitled to a redundancy payment. If you haven’t already been told, ask your employer what is being offered. For details of redundancy rights see www.direct.gov.uk/Employment  Ask your employer about pension rights or payments and make sure they give you your P45. This document is required when you sign on with Jobcentre Plus and when you start with a new employer.

 3. Contact Jobcentre Plus.

Jobcentre Plus now offers a one stop shop for all benefits and job search advice, bringing together the old Job Centres and Social Security Offices.

 To get help looking for work, even whilst you are still employed, phone 0845 6060234 or go to www.direct.gov.uk/Employment  You may be eligible to receive benefit payments. To make a claim you have to wait until you have stopped working for your employer. Filing in the application is now done by phone on 0800 055 6688 or online at www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk  An appointment will be made at your local office with a Personal Advisor to discuss finding a new job, training that you might do and any other benefits you are entitled to. Take your P45 and two recent pay slips when you have your initial interview.

 4. Put your redundancy pay in a safe place.

Check with the personal Advisor at the Jobcentre Plus before you spend or invest your redundancy payment as this may affect your right to benefit.

 5. Check your entitlement to Housing and Council Tax Benefit

If you rent a flat or house, consult the Housing Department of the local council about a possible rent allowance. You may be entitled to Housing Benefit and you can also apply for a rebate on your Council Tax bill. If you have a mortgage, tell your building society of lender immediately. In certain circumstances, you could get help with paying your mortgage. Ask at the Jobcentre Plus. Do not use your redundancy money to pay off your mortgage without first getting advice.

 6. Keep track of spending.

Review any standing orders, HP agreements or finance contracts on purchases. If you’re worried about meeting payments, seek help to avoid getting into uncontrollable debt. The local Citizen’s Advice Bureau offers a confidential service on managing debt. Their number will be in the phone book or ask Jobcentre Plus for details of support organizations in your area.

 7. Keep in touch with your Trade Union.

They can offer a range of advice and support not only through the process of redundancy but later as you look for new employment. If you’re not a member and you need advice ask at the Citizens Advice Bureau.

 8. Keep looking for a job.

Remember, you have valuable skills and experience. Redundancy is as much an opportunity to find a new direction as it is the ending of one chapter of your working life.

9. Set targets and tasks for yourself.

Planning your day will help give you a sense of purpose and satisfaction. Do something about that interest you have never had time to pursue.  Enroll for a course at your local college or consider offering your services and skills as a volunteer – there are always plenty of charities and other organizations crying out for help. Ask at your local volunteer bureau. The number will be in the phone book.

If you would like to download a copy of this form please click here  and here (this will download as a PDF file)

Gas Safe Register

What is Gas Safe Register?

Gas Safe Register replaced the CORGI gas register in Great Britain and the Isle of Man on 1 April 2009

There is only one gas safety register that you need to use.  Look for the yellow Gas Safe Register triangle not the orange CORGI registration badge.

Anyone carrying out work on gas must be registered with Gas Safe Register. If not, they are breaking the law and putting you and your family at risk.

Only a Gas Safe registered engineer is legally allowed to install gas appliances, boilers, hobs, ovens or fires in your home or workplace.

You must only use a Gas Safe registered engineer for any type of gas work, including installation, maintenance and servicing.

What is Gas Safe Register?

Gas Safe Register exists to protect you, your family, and your property from dangerous gas work.

Incorrectly fitted, badly repaired or poorly maintained gas appliances are a major cause of lethal carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and can also lead to gas leaks and explosions.

To carry out work on gas installations and appliances safely and legally, engineers in Great Britain and the Isle of Man must be on the Gas Safe Register. We make sure the 120,000 engineers on the register are safe by inspecting the gas work they have carried out. 

We are interested in the experiences you have had, when using gas engineers. You can report good or bas gas work to us using our 'nominate gas work for inspection' service.

Who runs Gas Safe Register?

Gas Safe Register is run by Capita Gas Registration and Ancillary Services Limited, a division of Capita Group Plc.

Gas Safe Register is the official gas registration body for Great Britain (GB) and Isle of Man, appointed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for Great Britain and HSWI for Isle of Man.

Gas Safe Register replaced CORGI as the gas registration body in GB on 1 April 2009. The HSE carried out a review of gas safety in 2006 which, after consultation with the gas industry, engineers and the public, led to the decision to change to a new gas registration scheme. The contract to run the new scheme was awarded to Capita and we launched Gas Safe Register. The sole focus of the register is on improving gas safety.

What about CORGI?

The CORGI gas registration scheme in Great Britain and the Isle of Man ended on 31 March 2009. It is no longer recognised by law as the gas safety register.

We asked all CORGI gas engineers to transfer over to Gas Safe Register.  Check and see  if your gas engineer is now a Gas Safe registered engineer. You should also ask to see your engineer’s Gas Safe Register ID card.

www.gassaferegister.co.uk

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