Sorry to hear your run of bad luck continues Matt,
Agency work possibly? have worked a few xmas holidays myself driving class 1 and 2, good money when available.
In the present climate the answer above regarding going out and looking for work is the best bet, there is work about, just not advertised, so out and about as much as you can. Try all the supermarkets, hospitals (cleaning in hospitals pays a surprisingly good wage if you can stick at it)etc etc
If your old employer has work available at other depots, would it not be the best thing, to just look at getting mobile as cheaply as pos? moped, bike, cheapy car, at least you will have income employment whilst you look around for other work nearer home.
Not in your neck of the woods, so can't suggest anymore but good luck with it all