I'm a supply teacher and obviously there is no work currently. My agency is being ridiculously bad at letting us know whether we are covered by the furlough scheme and are saying that the governments advice is conflicting despite union guidance saying we should be covered. Therefore I have no idea if I will get paid anything or when.
I'm a single parent with no other source of income and funds are running very low. Can I apply for universal credit when it's possible I may get furloughed? Is this going to cause problems if I apply and the supply agency then do furlough me? What the hell do I put as my income or employment status if I do apply?
I think I'd still be entitled to some universal credit even if I'm furloughed as 80% of my average gross monthly wage since supply teaching is about £1200.