Can a home maker claim jobseekers allowance or anything else

yus786

Hi

My friends wife is a home maker and is looking for part time employment.

She hasn't had much joy but in the meantime is there anything benefit wise that she could claim?

Oh i must add that english is her 2nd language and she does at time struggle to speak it properly (but can get by)

Thanks

Bogof_Babe

I think it depends on her husband's income. If it is sufficient to support both of them then she won't be able to claim anything in her own right.

stressedaah30

try looking to claim contribution based job seekers this will not be affected by husbands income
is assessed on NI contributions
is currently bout £57 and have to sign on every fortnight and could take up to 6 weeks for them to process claim before first payment

ukdickie31

Hi

In order to make a claim for JSA, the Jobseeker must enter into a Jobseeker Agreement (JSAg). The JSAg would need to demonstrate steps to find employment and normally a 40 hours a week (full time) Job Goal would be necessary (certain exclusions apply) in order to demonstrate availibility for work. The Labour Market conditions must be met as well as the benefit rules in order for payment to be made.

Bear this in mind if you make a claim. If you state at the outset that the job goal is part time employment, this could affect the claim and may result in the claim being rejected.

swizzle_2

Does any one know how much the hubbie can earn up to?

Inorder that the homemaker can claim JSA?

I`m working at mo but hate it, looks like I might be made redundant soon, so was wondering if I would be able to claim, we have 2 children both at school full time

nickmack

swizzle wrote:

I`m working at mo but hate it, looks like I might be made redundant soon, so was wondering if I would be able to claim, we have 2 children both at school full time

Is it just your current job you hate or working altogether?

Spendless

In order to get JSA contribution based the claimant had to have paid x amount of NI over the last x amount of years (not sure of exact amounts). If she hasn't been working for a while she won't qualify.

JSA income based is based on household income, so if her husband works she is also unlikely to get that.

If she is struggling with English, what about her going to her local college to see if they offer any courses that could help with her language and employment skills.

yus786

Spendless wrote:

In order to get JSA contribution based the claimant had to have paid x amount of NI over the last x amount of years (not sure of exact amounts). If she hasn't been working for a while she won't qualify.

JSA income based is based on household income, so if her husband works she is also unlikely to get that.

If she is struggling with English, what about her going to her local college to see if they offer any courses that could help with her language and employment skills.

To be honest i don't think she wants to claim anything but needs a job (part time due to family commitments). But while she's searching and if she could claim something then that would be a bonus.

And yes i think she does attend her local college.

Thanks again

swizzle_2

It`s my current job that I hate.

I worked full time up to having my children then had 6 years off, I have been working 20 hours a week for the last 16 months.

But looks like I will not have paid enough NIC, or my hubbie will earn too much, he pays CSA but you can not use that as a deduction.

Also as with tax credits, we get assed on his gross income- CSA is not taken into account- but his ex does not have to declare hers!

robindunne1

One of the greatest failures of this government is the complete neglect of the “traditional” family. There is no benefit whatsoever for a parent to stay at home and look after the kids. There is no transferable tax allowance, no single persons discount for council tax and no other incentive for a parent to look after their own children.

If your partner is a homemaker and states that as their “job” then do not expect any help from this government. They will do plenty to get you both out to work and put the kids in childcare, but if you’re a stay at home parent than don’t expect them to recognise you. They help students, OAPs, single mothers, disabled people, carers and the unemployed – but a stay at home parent with no income other than what is given to them by a partner will not get a look in.

There is an assumption that families with stay at home parents must be well off – but that is quite often the complete opposite. If you’re willing to make the massive financial sacrifice for your childrens well being – the government definitely won’t.

louise24769

Completely agree with you robindunne1.
I've been a stay at home Mum for just over 6 years and although my Husband has a job, it's not a very big salary and we've chosen to live cheaply - thank goodness for MSE. It's been a though choice but well worth it. I think over the 6 years I've lost in income around £140000, could of paid our mortgage of by now a couple of times over.
But hey I've got 2 gorgeous very well behaved and socialable children! We are hoping that they will get incredibly good paid jobs and will support us in our old age!
Louise