hlep please with JSA, tax credits etc, when starting work after long time out..

brightonman123

after over a year unemployed, i have finally been offered a job -
temp, most likely going permanment) via an agency.

am i right in understanding if the job lasts more than 5 weeks, i still get help with my rent for 1st month?

not sure if thats for perm jobs only..

Its going to be v v tight for first couple of weeks untik pay starts kicking in- paying for (new deal- 1/2 price, thank heavens!) rail ticket and the like..

ableandy

I would speak to your Job Seekers Advisor as there may be discretionary grants etc available.

ableandy

On further investigation from Direct Gov:

Job Grant

If you have been claiming Employment and Support Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance continuously for more than six months and are starting work of more than 16 hours per week, you may get a Job Grant. A Job Grant is a tax-free lump sum.
You'll automatically get Job Grant as long as you're eligible. You just need to make sure you tell your Jobcentre Plus Office that you're starting work. You'll be paid in the same way as you were paid benefits.

brightonman123

cheers- got 1st week ticket cost paid by JCP.. waiting on job grant.. how long for that? Igot the impression theypaid as soon as i signed off..

synapse321

Look into Return to Work Credit and In Work Credit if applicable.