Starting a new job on Monday

mackiex

Hi all,

I'm starting a new job on Monday and I'm wondering what benefits I can get and still get. I've tried ringing Citizens Advice but I can never get through to talk to someone

I see there is a Advisor Discretionary Fund which will allow me to claim for new clothes for the job (Customer Services Advisor) but is there anything else I am missing. At the moment I am on Jobseekers allowance and I've been on that for around 2 months, before that I was on Lower Income Support for 5 months after being on Incapcity for 18 months previously. I have been getting full benefit with my council tax and also been getting the interest paid on my mortgage

I see that you can still get these 2 benefits after you start work. I'd appreciate any extra advice anyone has as to exactly what to do to make sure you still get it as I'm not sure how you qualify seeing as I've been on 3 benefits in the last 7 months

If there is anything else anyone can suggest then please do so as I'll fully appreciate any advice you can give

cheers

Elsiesgirl

First of all speak to your personal adviser to find out about anything else. There could be working tax credit which they could arrange for you or at least tell you how to get it.