alan v
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Hi I work for benefits, there is lots of help you can get if you start work and you are on a low income. To start with when your JSA stops you can claim an EPP, and extended payment period, this will pay your rent and council tax for 4 weeks at the same rate you had when you were claiming JSA regardless of your new income. After then if you have a low wage you can still claim housing and council tax benefit but they may not pay all of it. If you have children you can claim child tax credit they will also help with any childcare costs you need to pay. If have children or not you can claim working tax credit which is based on the amount of money you earn.
All in all you will get less benefit the more you earn but as an overall total income, you will always be better off working than you would claiming JSA.
If you log on tothe council web site below this is who I work for) have the wage you expect to earn to hand and you can get a rough idea of any money you would be entitled to including aproposed working tax credit amount, for this site go to benefits and then benefits calculator.
If you privately rent, talk to your council about how much the new LHA rate would be for your property as when you claim after the 4 week EPP your new claim would fall under LHA.
Good luck to you |
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Chris J
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I disagree with Spareleg, if you work you will manage, just like the rest of us that work do, it good to know that some people on benefits are trying to get a job instead of spending their life sponging off those of us that do work.
GOOD LUCK in finding something x |
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mishnbong
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I work 16 hours a week and live in a private rented house (£450 a month) I pay £208 towards it myself and £49 a month council tax. I also have a 13 year old son. I am a little better off money wise but its not that that bothers me. I can hold my head up high and say i work....and i love it. Go and see someone at your local job centre and they work it all out for you before you decide to find work. |
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anthony
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sometimes you may think your better off but jobcentre will hound you and its not really worth it, gettting a job is harder than it sounds but you'll meet new people and have self respect, you can go round telling people you work wherever if not yo can say im on the dole not great is it,
but its hard finding a decent job you'll like i say try anyway. |
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CLIVE H
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If you take a job, even in the lower paid sector, you may still be entitled to tax credits and some benefits. You'll be able to find out all about this at your local job centre.
In fact you can start looking for a job on-line right away by going directly to Jobcentre Plus : -
Job Centre Plus Vacancies
JobCentre Plus helps job seekers and the unemployed find jobs and helps employers
reach potential employees by allowing them to advertise their vacanc.
http://www.jobcentreplus.minijobsite.com/
If you have any problems using the site from where you are now, again, your local Jobcentre will help you with this.
The lower paid/unskilled sector may be just what you are looking for. I know a lot about it because it's where I have worked for the last 12 years. The pay is crap but you get to work with a good team of mates and you can also get help if you cannot make ends meet.
Don't worry - the Social Services where you live are there to help you and seeing that you are an already well established 'customer' of their,it should not be a problem!
Go for the job idea and don't worry about paying rents. You will manage.
Meanwhile, here's something which I know will make you laff : -
The late great Foster Brooks - drunken airline pilot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8L-ZZSc8JU |
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Day time of the Night time
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In the long run you will be better off - have you made an appointment with your local job centre - they will be able to advise you on your best options.
I am sure you will be able to get help with things for the first few weeks with rent etc..when you first get a job.
You don't say what other benifits but if you claim tax credits it will change to working tax credits.
I'm not really to sure of everyhing - but make an appointment and they will advise you.
Good luck |
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OwenGlendwr
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Ask your Personal Advisor at the Jobcentre to do a "Better Off Calculation" for you. They will look at what tax credits you may be entitled to on top of your potential salary. |
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Dikhr
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Try this
http://www.reedinpartnership.co.uk/ |
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Adier
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Where you from anyway? If Australia you can find some great deals with home room for rents or why not share with other to lessen the pay in your house here's some on the list http://realestate.ozfreeonline.com/searchlistings/For-Rent/Room-BoardRooms/1 |
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gabykawa
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I'm sure that you'll be a lot better working. But that's your problem.
Think about those who have to work in the real world and create wealth to pick up all your tabs. Believe me, they'll be a lot better if you work. But that's me, nobody says that you have to be more considerate and be thankful for the things you get for free. Obviously you don't care about it or you wouldn't be asking this question. |
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starofsong
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Better off in what way? financially?
Why is everything always about money...?
You would be better off working because you would be building up your morale, and making yourself useful.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It isn't what our country can give to us, but what can we give to our country.
It is better for us to be active in our community and not just become leeches and suck off of others. |
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spareleg
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Work will cost you money. Stay as you are now. |
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Miss H
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Job Seekers Allowance is for people who are looking for work. If you are not doing that then you are fraudulently claiming the benefit.
OF COURSE you should work - theres nothing wrong with you (otherwise you would be claiming DSA). We all have to think about our rent and if you cant afford it then you have to move to somewhere within your means. Why should I be paying your rent when I work my butt off to pay mine every month? |
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