Find your local Jobcentre Plus office in Cosham, Portsmouth. The Cosham Jobcentre Plus office is located at Wynnstay House on High Street in the centre of Cosham and provides a comprehensive range of employment support and benefit services to jobseekers and claimants living in Cosham and the PO6, PO7 and PO8 postcode areas of north Portsmouth and south Hampshire. Whether you are looking for work, need to make a new benefit claim, require advice on Universal Credit, or need help getting back into employment, the Cosham Jobcentre Plus office is your local point of contact for government employment and welfare services in the area.
Job Search Services at Cosham Jobcentre Plus
The Cosham Jobcentre Plus office offers a range of job search tools and resources to help you find suitable employment in Portsmouth and the local area. Work coaches and advisers are on hand to help you identify vacancies, prepare for interviews and plan your next steps back into work.
Services available include access to job search tools and computers to browse and apply for local vacancies, help creating a new CV tailored to the types of roles you are looking for, guidance on uploading your CV to job sites and online employment platforms, one-to-one support from a work coach or employment adviser, access to training and skills programmes to improve your employment prospects, help with job applications, covering letters and interview preparation, and information on apprenticeships, volunteering and work experience opportunities in Cosham and across the Portsmouth area. Drop-in computer access and free WiFi are also available at the office for online benefit claims and job searching.
Key Benefits Available at Cosham Jobcentre Plus
The Cosham Jobcentre Plus office provides information and support for a wide range of benefits and financial assistance. Some of the most frequently claimed benefits in the Cosham and north Portsmouth area include the following.
Universal Credit is the main working-age benefit for people on a low income or out of work. It replaced six older benefits including Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit and Income Support with a single monthly payment paid directly into your bank account. Universal Credit can be claimed whether you are in work or out of work, with the amount adjusting automatically as your earnings change.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a tax-free benefit for people aged 16 to State Pension age with a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability affecting their daily life or ability to get around. PIP is not means-tested and is not affected by your income or savings.
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) provides financial support for people who are out of work and actively seeking employment. New Style JSA is based on your National Insurance contributions and can be claimed alongside Universal Credit in some circumstances.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) provides financial help for people who are unable to work due to a health condition or disability. New Style ESA is contribution-based and is assessed through the Work Capability Assessment.
Carer's Allowance is available to people providing at least 35 hours of unpaid care per week to a disabled person. It is one of the most frequently unclaimed benefits in the UK and is always worth checking if you have caring responsibilities.
Pension Credit tops up the income of people over State Pension age who are on a low income. Receiving Pension Credit also unlocks entitlement to other support including Housing Benefit, a free TV licence for over-75s and help with NHS costs.
Budgeting Loans from the Social Fund provide interest-free emergency financial assistance for people on certain benefits facing unexpected essential costs, repaid through future benefit payments.
Cosham Jobcentre Plus Telephone Numbers
- New Benefit Claims: 0800 055 6688
- Jobseeker's Allowance, ESA and Income Support (existing claims): 0800 169 0190
- Universal Credit: 0800 328 5644
- Social Fund: 0800 169 0140
- Tax Credits: 0345 300 3900
- Pension Credit: 0800 99 1234
- Textphone (hearing or speech impairments): 0800 169 0314
All 0800 numbers are free to call from landlines and mobile phones. Lines are open Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm unless otherwise stated.
Cosham Jobcentre Plus Opening Hours
- Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Please note that Wednesday opening is later at 10:00am. Drop-in computer access is available during all opening hours. Opening hours may vary on bank holidays so always check before travelling.
Cosham Jobcentre Plus Address
Jobcentre Plus
Wynnstay House
121 High Street
Cosham
Portsmouth
Hampshire
England
PO6 3DR
The Cosham Jobcentre Plus office is located at Wynnstay House on High Street in Cosham, in the north of the Portsmouth city area. Cosham railway station is within easy walking distance of the High Street, providing Southern and South Western Railway services to Portsmouth, Southampton and London Waterloo. Local bus routes also serve the Cosham area from across north Portsmouth and south Hampshire. If you have an appointment, arrive in good time and bring any relevant documents or correspondence relating to your claim or enquiry.
Other Jobcentre Plus Offices Near Cosham
Portsmouth city centre is served by Portsmouth Jobcentre Plus at 1-3 Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 2DA, which serves residents in the PO1 to PO5 postcode areas. Fareham Jobcentre Plus also serves the wider south Hampshire area. If you are unsure which office covers your postcode, call the DWP helpline on 0800 055 6688 for guidance.
Accessibility
The Cosham Jobcentre Plus office provides accessible facilities for visitors with disabilities. Drop-in computer access and free WiFi are available during opening hours for online benefit claims and job searching without needing an appointment. Language Line interpreter services and BSL access are available on request. Please inform staff of any accessibility or language requirements when booking your appointment.
Map and Directions
Use the map below to find the Cosham Jobcentre Plus office at Wynnstay House, 121 High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3DR.
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Jobs Near Cosham Jobcentre Plus
Looking for work near Cosham? Below are current vacancies from employers in the area, updated regularly. You can also visit Cosham Jobcentre Plus in person for support from a work coach, or search the full UK Jobcentre Plus jobs directory.
