JSA - Collect same day ?

mars55

Im due to sign on tomorrow and my giro usually comes through the post about next Tues, but im due to start a new job on Monday and need the money to buy trousers and pay for my travel the first few days.
Can i collect my giro when i go in and sign on ?

I once had it eary due to a bill needed paying and when i signed to get it it said i couldnt get it again before it was due.

Will have to turn this job down if not. What can i do ?

SuziQ

I know some people have posted on here that if you have been signing on for a certain amount of time you can get some sort of back to work grant-is it worth you phoning to find out if you are eligible for this?

mars55

Oh right i'll take a look at the website see what its about. Then yes maybe i should call them today least it'll stop me worrying all day.
Thanks

SuziQ

Job Grant

Job Grant is a tax free lump sum you may get when you start full-time work (at least 16 hours a week). You may get it if you have been getting one or more of these benefits for at least 26 weeks before you started work:

• Incapacity Benefit
• Income Support
• Jobseeker's Allowance
• Severe Disablement Allowance
• Jobcentre Plus/New Deal payments where the allowance is based on Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit or Severe Disablement Allowance
• Employment Zone payments where the allowance is based on Jobseeker's Allowance

If you have a partner and they start work over 24 hours, removing the entire family unit from benefit, they may be eligible for a job grant payment. The amount of Job Grant you'll get depends on your circumstances:

• £100 if you're a single person or part of a couple with no children
• £250 if you're a lone parent or part of a couple with children

Job Grant is paid to you automatically when you start your new job.