So I am currently getting UC (Varies every month since starting in Feb). I work at the moment 20 hours a week and partner works 40 a week. I pay £625 nursery fees a month and £185(3 days pw) a month afterschool fees. I usually finish work at 3pm so pick DS from afterschool at 3.30 which to me is a waste of money as he's usually just in for 5 mins.
I have been at my current job for 3 months and usually have to start at 730am or work until 9pm which has been fine as DH has been off with knee surgery but is due back in a week. So I wont have anyone to pick Ds up from school or even take him as the only other person we have is my mum who starts at 8am. When i took the job i was told it was 10-2 by the agency but after the first week was told otherwise and tried to speak to them but said they can't accommodate it.
Now, I have been offered a new job that is term time and only 12.5 hours a week BUT it means i can take my DS out of afterschool saving £185 a month. Obviously I will be earning less but £185 is a bigger saving and also DS gets bullied at afterschool and absolutely hates it.
So I contacted UC today to ask if this is still ok working hours etc and have been given an appointment with my work coach. Now I'm shtting myself incase I'm sanctioned or something for taking less hours. Ive been trying to look it up online but can only find that is says tou should work 24 hours between you.
Can anyone help with this?