Universal Credit and back to work help advice

Naomitrus

Hi all.

I've been out of work since September (personal reasons, not claimed anything)

I'm currently claiming £826 in UC. of which £500ish is the 2 children's allowance and £300 odd for myself.

I'm due to start work in september as a trainee teacher and will take home ~ £1300/month.

I know everyone's situation is unique but could someone who works possibly help me out figuring out if i'll help get any help?

I don't claim mortgage help so i've got a work allowance of £503 before UC is affected.
I also will need to pay £500 in breakfast and after school clubs.

I don't receive any other financial support (apart from CSA from the children's father)

many thanks

Naomi

poppy12345

Put all of your details into a benefits calculator and it will tell you what you can claim. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/

Naomitrus

I did that it was a bit confusing.

Also, am i right in thinking it's worked out monthly?

I ask as im due to receive 2 x £800 bursarys from the DoE for a physics course at the end of August and September, which in turn will affect september and october's payments.

poppy12345

Naomitrus wrote: »

I did that it was a bit confusing.

Also, am i right in thinking it's worked out monthly?

I ask as im due to receive 2 x £800 bursarys from the DoE for a physics course at the end of August and September, which in turn will affect september and october's payments.

Yes, it's monthly for UC. It will depend also on how often you get paid whether it's monthly or 4 weekly.



If during your assessment period you receive 2 wages then this will affect the amount of UC you'll receive that month.



You will also need to pay for the childcare yourself and then claim it back through UC, this is because it's paid in arrears.

[Deleted User]

If it’s all confusing, can I suggest a agency such as CAb, they will help you work it out.

Naomitrus

I think double payment would be ok as I get paid on the 28th of each month.

For Septembers assessment period (5th Sept-4th october) ill earn over the UC threshold as ill receive £1300 in salary plus the £800 in DoE bursary.
Would I still be eligible to claim for childcare?

calcotti

Naomitrus wrote: »

I think double payment would be ok as I get paid on the 28th of each month.

For Septembers assessment period (5th Sept-4th october) ill earn over the UC threshold as ill receive £1300 in salary plus the £800 in DoE bursary.
Would I still be eligible to claim for childcare?

I think the childcare is not separate. Your UC entitlement for the month is made up of your basic amount, child element plus childcare costs. The earnings deduction for the month is made from that total so whether or not you get help with childcare in that month depends on your earnings.

Somebody will correct me if I’m wrong.

https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/new-to-universal-credit/children-and-childcare/