How to deal with Seetec/Jobpath

Just to be clear , you were not obliged to sign any contract with seetac and unfortunately a lot of people wrongly assume this. But that said and Putting aside Seetac, (you can look at other threads on dealing with seetac)

Having read your post it really is down to the severity of your accident and estimated recovery time. If it requires a short recovery period, I would do nothing, engage with Seetac but understand your under no obligation to accept any job that comes up. You are also entitled to explore additional education possibilities, Seetac won't like that as their only motivation is fee income, based on you getting a job and off a SW Payment.

As for alternative SW payments, if your recovery time is going to take an extended period time it might be worth exploring talking to your GP If they are aware of your surgery and accident, Get a note from them and possibly explore a SWA payment, but keep in mind it's means tested and generally a transition payment if you don't qualify for anything else or perhaps whilst awaiting a decision on a long term disability payment. This would not be recommended as a short term solution.

I'm really struggling on what to advise as your predicament is unusual and as you've stated, illness benefit is not an option, perhaps others may have better advice .

9 months 😳 then I think it's time to accept you'll need to talk to your GP , you can't realistically be just waiting for JBS clock to run down whilst recovering.

Re, have to be applying for two Jobs, not sure if that's a new thing or enforceable but I can't be sure, there's only so many positions that will suit your experience , location, ability to get to positions etc. Anyone can apply for countless number of jobs, that doesn't mean they'll get them let alone get an interview.

For the time being, Document everything, save any emails sent and SMS recieved. Seetac will be in bully mode for a while, incidently next time your talking to the person, sitting on their arse at home calling you from Seetac, advise you'll be recording calls from now on. I know of a few people who did this, calls stopped almost immediately.

Hi OP

What you need to do is make an application for IB (even though you’re not entitled). Take a copy of the completed application to the local CWO and explain the situation. She/he will let you apply for SWA while you remain unfit for work.

The trick with SWA is that you can only apply if you’ve an application pending on another payment (in your case, illness benefit) even if your application will be disallowed. As long as your GP keeps certifying you as unfit for work then you’ll continue to get SWA.

The other thing with SWA is of course it’s strictly means tested. What other income is coming into your house?

Edited to add: of course while you’re on SWA and sending in certs, you won’t be dealing with Seetec.

Next time they call, inform them all your calls are now recorded. If you are android, use the app Cubeacr. When they understand all conversations are recorded, they will behave reasonably.

My understanding is, at any time , I came across examples were people were with Turas Nua for 12 months, had it extended and then after finishing, being put back in touch with them.

It's not entirely clear when this Jobspath debacle ending, it's been extended numerous times despite the horrendous costs involved and little if any success.

Good luck 👍

I think your confused, it actually them that treat Jobseekers like Poo 🤔 or at least try to if let.

A, I understand 👍 😁

Lots of people have accidents and are still available for work unless it was a serious accident. Not sure exactly how Seetec works but if you are available, and looking for a particular type of work, can you make two applications a week or are you expected to take any job? It can take a while to find the right job that suits your qualifications and experience.

I have a friend who was made redundant a few years ago and had a very specialised skillset that was only relevant to a particular sector. Jobs in her specialist area were few and far between. She was contacted by TurasNua and she ended up sending off dozens of job applications and attending a few interviews even to companies /jobs that were not completely suitable, eg bad salaries, wrong location, unsuitable hours. She kept copies of everything, applications, emails, all replies and kept everything in a folder which she brought along to those TN meetings. AFAIR she used to email TN with regular updates as well.

Eventually she found her own job but she said they hounded her for the first while until she produced masses of evidence that she was activley looking and applying for jobs, then it eased off a bit. The system may be different now post-covid.