Can you get any cash benefits for working 23 hours a week?

cmw1212

I am currently job hunting and have seen a job I would really like to apply for but the problem is it is only 23 hours a week. Obviously this is better than JSA but I would like to know if there are any benefits I can claim to get a bit extra. You have to be working over 30 hours to claim WTC don't you? I am not interested in info about hb or council tax benefit though they are not relevant to me.

thanks

bestpud

Do you have a partner and/or any dependent children?

And how old are you? I ask because you have to be over 25 to claim wtc unless you have children or a disability.

cmw1212

Thanks for the reply
On my own, no children or partner and yes I am over 25 though I though WTC had to be 30 hrs min.

Oldernotwiser

cmw1212 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply
On my own, no children or partner and yes I am over 25 though I though WTC had to be 30 hrs min.

You're correct, you have to be working a minimum of 30 hours. Could you pick up another 7 hours work elsewhere?

bestpud

There are various ways you can increase your hours...

A selling type job such as Betterware, or mystery shopping...

Or, could you maybe get a few hours cleaning, or in a small shop, as they sometimes want people just for a few hours one day a week.

Or, do you have any skills that you can use to your advantage - teaching/repairing?

Have a look at the Improve Your Income board for some good ideas.