16yr old son got a job-low wage - is he entitled to owt?

magoogy

thanks aunty margaret - do you know i dont understand anything about jobs/tax/working and that - my hubby is disabled and doesnt work and hasnt been able to work for the past 15years, but, when he did he cannot really remember owt - i dont have anyone to ask and that, so this site is a bit help.....thanks to you all

margaretclare

Hi magoogy

I know what you mean - my first husband didn't work (heart disease) for the last 15 years of his life, but luckily for us, I did. I'm now a pensioner, remarried. A lot of the recent legislation is a bit hard to keep up with and it's constantly changing.

I had a daughter (she died) who was an engineer - she got her safety shoes, overalls etc from the company. I don't think they were entirely free - Rolls-Royce, like many other big companies, were able to negotiate with the suppliers to buy safety clothing etc wholesale and sell it back to the workforce at cost price. Her biggest problem was getting steel-toed shoes in size 4!! But once she got them, she wore those shoes all the time, in preference to her normal shoes - she said they were so comfortable, she forgot she had them on.

Best wishes to your lad.

Aunty Margaret

sarahlouise210

Just had a thought... he could apply to The Princes Trust for help as you can get a grant if you have not got the money to continue employment or training (i.e. NO TOOLS!)
www.princes-trust.org.uk/ Good luck

magoogy

i have just emailed the princes trust - thanks.....will let you know what they say....

i did try the social but they would only offer a loan and i dont want to go there as my income will obviously change now my son will be working and im a bit scared as to whether i will be worse off - will my son have to pay rent/council tax and that?

Curry_Queen

You will get a non-dependant reduction on your HB and will lose the child element of IS, assuming this is what you receive, but I'm not sure if you can claim anything like CTC as I'm not up on these new tax credits. You will also lose CB from, I think, September

However, if he's working he should be paying you "keep" which may cover the financial loss from your benefits


Edit: I've just read your first post again and you mention disability benefits so this could change how your benefits are affected, depending on whether you have a partner or other non-dependant carer in the household.

If you're receiving disability premiums, and off the top of my head it may only apply to the severe disability premium, you won't have the non-dependant reduction on your HB applied, but you would lose the extra premium payable to a single person with no non-dependant carer.

I hope I haven't confused you even more and it will be worth checking these points as I've just stated them from the top of my head without referring to any text

magoogy

as my hubby sorts the benefits out - yes, this has gone over my head, but thanks anyway - im just hoping i wont be too much out of pocket as i dont want to take much off him till he is on a decent wage....

Savvy_Sue

magoogy wrote:

as my hubby sorts the benefits out - yes, this has gone over my head, but thanks anyway - im just hoping i wont be too much out of pocket as i dont want to take much off him till he is on a decent wage....

That's very generous of you, but IMO you need to have off him at least as much as you lose out in benefits. I know it's hard, but we do our offspring no favours by shielding them from the realities of life. Sit down and talk to him about what it actually costs to live at home with you, and I'm sure he'll see it's a bargain compared to getting his own place!

There's been a thread on the families board about Grown up kids and contributing to household budget which you might find interesting.

louisesmartie

Hi.
your son will be able to get help and support from his Connexions adviser if you live in England. Every 13 - 19 has a named personal adviser. You can find their phone number in the book. Their job is to help every young person overcome obstacles to work, training or education.
I work in Bath, as a connexions adviser.

I have secured money for people in the same situation as yourself through The Princes Trust - they have a development grant you can apply for - up to £500 towards equipment etc needed to start work/ training. They are a charity set up to help young people.
They are uk based, I have a tel no for Bristol which is 0117 904 5330!

I think it takes a while to process, but is very helpful -keep all receipts from purchases.

Good Luck

Louise

magoogy

thanks for all your replies - i will get my son to ask at his local connexions - thanks...