Can I get Jobseekers allowance?

alexog_2

I had a baby 9 months ago and my maternity pay ran out last week. I want to look for a job but I need to work it around my baby as Im not going to put her in childcare. The work I would look for would be something I can do at home while she has her naps or in the evenings when she goes to bed. Can I claim jobseekers allowance for this?
Also what would happen if I decided to go self employed as I make crafty type things and would like to sell them eventually - would I have to pay back any of the JA or would I just cease to receive it?
ALSO (sorry!) I dont want any of this to affect my child allowance - it obviously would affect my tax credits but thats ok as I only get £10 a week as my husband earns £28k.
Many thanks

wontfallforit

alexog wrote: »

I had a baby 9 months ago and my maternity pay ran out last week. I want to look for a job but I need to work it around my baby as Im not going to put her in childcare. The work I would look for would be something I can do at home while she has her naps or in the evenings when she goes to bed. Can I claim jobseekers allowance for this?
Also what would happen if I decided to go self employed as I make crafty type things and would like to sell them eventually - would I have to pay back any of the JA or would I just cease to receive it?
ALSO (sorry!) I dont want any of this to affect my child allowance - it obviously would affect my tax credits but thats ok as I only get £10 a week as my husband earns £28k.
Many thanks

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