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Applied for a job at a Pet Store in Rotherham, would I be able to apply for Transport to get there?
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Under the "Access to work" scheme? I don't drive due to disability and the job is in deepest, darkest Rotherham City Centre I think, I did look the postcode up on Google Maps and it's only about 7 miles away so I don't think it would be expensive.
Can anyone offer advice?
Can anyone offer advice?
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-factsheet/access-to-work-factsheet-for-customers
Although you would need to be offered the job first.
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/access-to-work-grant-scheme/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-staff-guide
Don't want to jinx it though.
I'm sure others know more but as past employer since of my staff got funding for taxis rather than public transport
I wasnt suggesting using them just pointing out you may not get help from access to work for travel if you can use public transport
And with that, you along with your employer could approach local taxi ranks and create a contract with them for your travel, ensuring that you always have your ride to and from work and don't need to jump too and from different taxi ranks trying to get a pick up.
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Its good that they tell you that you haven't got the job they aren't ignoring you
Its hard for anyone to get a job these days you will get one you just have to keep applying
The best advice anyone can offer you is just keep trying, some of the larger retailers are usually pretty good when it comes to employing disabled people.
I've applied to Tesco about 5 times and ASDA twice, under the "guaranteed interview for disabled applicants" scheme but they keep saying I don't meet the criteria.
Annoying because I literally live round the corner from the local Tesco so I could walk to work plus I'm in there a lot anyway doing my weekly shopping so most of the Checkout staff know me.