Are you unemployed and receiving Jobseeker’s Support?
Are you worried about losing your Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit if you go back to work?
Better off in work
Most people will be better off in work. You may be able to keep your Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit when you are working and you may be able to claim extra help through Working Tax Credit.
Make an appointment with jobcentre plus for a better off calculation.
To find out more… Please contact our Benefit Advice Team on 0113 2477035 Or make an appointment with jobcentre plus for a ‘better off’ calculation
Did you know?
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You may be able to get an extra 4 weeks of extended Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit Payments.
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Parents may get help to cover child care costs while working.
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You may also be eligible for the £40 per week Return to Work or In Work Credit
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A one off lump sum payment of up to £250 may also be available through the job grant which will not affect any of your other benefits
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Work trials are available with most employers
If you receive partial Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit due to your income but are still struggling to make ends meet you may be entitled to extra discretionary help with your rent and council tax
Don’t give up!
Going back to work can be
difficult, but there is support available to help you find your way back
to work.
Further information on benefits and help in returning to work is available at the Direct.Gov link below www.direct.gov.uk/
WNWhL will be delivering free 2 hour workshops in May to help you take the first steps to getting back to work. To find out more please contact Marion Baldwin on 0113 2477549 or
marion.baldwin@wnwhl.org.uk