How can I extend my visa after termination and cancellation to find another job?

Hi,

I have been terminated from employment and my employer said that they will keep my visa until 7 November to give me time to find a new job. If I don’t find a new job by then, they will cancel the visa anyway.

It is unlikely I will secure a job by the 7 November deadline. I understand you have a 30-day grace period to change your status after visa cancellation. My plan is to change to a tourist visa.

My question is, if I want to go back home (U.K.) for a while (say 20 November to 4 Jan) and continue applying for jobs from England, what do I need to do regarding my visa?

If I exit the country on 20 Nov (within the 30-day grace period) is that sufficient?

I’ll still have my apartment, bank account, etc. here. To formerly ‘exit’ after residence visa cancellation, do these also need to be exited/closed?

Or is it as simple as I need to exit within 30 days of 7 Nov. so I can fly out mid-November and when I come back in Jan I just get a tourist visa?