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Handsworth Jobcentre Plus
Today: 9am to 5pm
Current local time: 13:16 Europe/London
Next bank holiday: Summer bank holiday — 31 August 2026
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Handsworth Jobcentre Plus Contact and Location Details
- Office name: Handsworth Jobcentre Plus
- Area: Handsworth, Birmingham
- Address: Temple Row House, 25-45 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9SL
- Phone: Use official GOV.UK contact guidance for the correct benefit or appointment type. Turn2us lists national Jobcentre Plus public phone routes for existing benefit claims on 0800 169 0310 and new benefit claims on 0800 055 6688, but these should not be treated as office-specific direct numbers.
- Official contact guidance: Contact Jobcentre Plus on GOV.UK
- Address source: DWP Jobcentre register and Turn2us Advice Finder list this office at the address shown above.
Direction check: The map is based on the listed address above. Check your appointment message or official source before travelling in case the entrance, access route or visit rules have changed.
Opening hours note: The office status shortcode uses source-listed weekday hours from Turn2us. Office access, appointment rules and public holiday arrangements can change, so confirm before travelling.
Visitor note: Handsworth Jobcentre Plus is a Jobcentre Plus office in Handsworth, Birmingham. Use your official letter, Universal Credit account, journal message or GOV.UK guidance to confirm the office, appointment time and visit instructions before travelling.
Check Official Jobcentre Guidance
Important notice: This page cannot book, change or cancel Jobcentre appointments. Use your Universal Credit account, official appointment message, letter or GOV.UK guidance for appointment actions. Do not send National Insurance numbers, benefit claim numbers, Universal Credit login details, bank details, passwords, ID documents or medical records to unofficial websites.
Appointment and Visit Guidance
Jobcentre visits may be appointment-based. Your appointment instructions may be shown in your Universal Credit account, journal, letter, text message or another official message.
Check the appointment time, office address and any visitor instructions before travelling to Handsworth Jobcentre Plus. Benefit Office Finder UK cannot book appointments or contact the office for you.
Change or Cancel an Appointment
For Universal Credit appointments, use your Universal Credit account where this applies. GOV.UK says you can change or cancel a Universal Credit appointment by signing in to your account.
For other Jobcentre Plus appointments, use the phone number or instructions in your official letter, message or GOV.UK contact route. This website cannot change, cancel or rearrange an appointment.
Can You Visit Without an Appointment?
Walk-in visits may be limited, and the nearest office may not be the office assigned to your claim or appointment.
Before visiting without an appointment, check your official instructions, Universal Credit journal, appointment letter or GOV.UK contact guidance.
Universal Credit Notes
Universal Credit is usually managed online. Your appointment may be in person, by phone or online, depending on your claim and the instructions from your work coach or case manager.
Check your Universal Credit journal, to-do list and messages for appointment details. Do not share your Universal Credit login, password, bank details or personal documents with unofficial websites.
What to Bring Before You Visit
- Photo ID, if requested.
- Proof of address, if requested.
- One further proof of identity, if requested.
- Appointment letter, journal message, text message or official appointment note.
- Documents listed in your Universal Credit account, to-do list or official letter.
- Any item specifically requested by your official message or work coach.
Before You Travel Checklist
- Check the address: Office locations and entrances can change.
- Check the time: Opening hours and appointment rules can change.
- Check your appointment: Use your official account, journal, letter or message.
- Check the right office: The closest office may not be the office assigned to your appointment.
- Protect your data: Do not share sensitive information with unofficial websites.
Nearby Jobcentre Offices
Nearby office choice depends on your appointment, postcode, claim and official instructions. Use your official message or GOV.UK local office search before travelling to another office.
- Perry Barr Jobcentre Plus in Birmingham
- Birmingham Broad Street Jobcentre Plus
- Erdington Jobcentre Plus in Birmingham
- Sparkhill Jobcentre Plus in Birmingham
- View Jobcentre Offices in Birmingham
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an official Jobcentre page?
No. Benefit Office Finder UK is an independent information website. It is not connected with GOV.UK, DWP, Jobcentre Plus, Universal Credit, HMRC, any local council or any other public body.
Can I book an appointment here?
No. This website cannot book, change or cancel Jobcentre appointments. Use your Universal Credit account, GOV.UK contact guidance or the instructions in your official letter or message.
Do I need an appointment to visit Handsworth Jobcentre Plus?
You may need an appointment, depending on your claim or reason for visiting. Check your Universal Credit account, journal, to-do list, official message or appointment letter before travelling.
What should I bring to a Jobcentre appointment?
Bring the documents requested in your official appointment instructions. You may be asked for ID, proof of address or other documents depending on the appointment type.
Can this website help with my benefit claim?
No. This website provides general location and visit information only. It does not give welfare, tax, legal, immigration, financial or official government advice.
Sources and Verification
- Contact Jobcentre Plus on GOV.UK (official Jobcentre Plus contact guidance and local office search route)
- DWP Jobcentre register on GOV.UK (official register listing Handsworth at Temple Row House, 25-45 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SL)
- Turn2us Advice Finder: Jobcentre Plus – Handsworth (address, public phone routes, source-listed opening hours and accessibility notes)
- Change or cancel a Jobcentre Plus appointment on GOV.UK (official appointment guidance)
- Sign in to your Universal Credit account on GOV.UK (official Universal Credit account access)
- Universal Credit: how to claim on GOV.UK (official Universal Credit guidance)
- What to bring to your Jobcentre Plus interview on GOV.UK (official interview preparation guidance)
Verification note: Address, phone, opening hours, services and appointment rules can change. The details on this page are based on the sources listed above and should be checked before travelling.
Independent website disclaimer: Benefit Office Finder UK is not a government website and is not connected with GOV.UK, DWP, Jobcentre Plus, Universal Credit, HMRC, any local council or any other official organisation. This page is for general visitor information only. It does not provide legal, financial, welfare, tax, immigration or official government advice. Always use official GOV.UK and related government channels for applications, appointments, payments, claims and personal information.