Could I claim job seekers - Never have and in tricky situation

[twiggy2019]

Morning. I have worked for my current employer for 2 years since having our child. The hours were part-time and then last month the hours were amended to full time due to business needs..or I leave. I, some what panicked and stupidly (little time to consider) said 'fine' no problem. My child has special needs and I have Epilepsy and now i'm finding it impossible to commit to. I have spoken with my employer but they wont 'let me go' as such despite me being late/them being unhappy (boss is rather unorganised and won't change hrs, finds it funny to see me struggle). Thing is I don't have time to attend hospital appointments for both child or I, i cannot attend interviews as working 5 days and now summer 6 week holiday means childcare, parking and i'm already overdrawn on the 15th July..it's not viable either way.
If I leave due to being unable to even attend which is basically the way - we have 4 hospital/school appointments this week will the benefits team let me apply for job seekers or delay? I would add I've never claimed in my whole life but need to consider now xxx

You will be able to claim contributions based JSA initially. Are you a single parent? Do you get any benefits for your epilepsy or your DD's SN?

I thought if you quit (rather than being sacked/end of fixed term contract) then you couldn't claim for 6 weeks.

If you leave your job you'll not be able to claim for a while

unfortunately not. I have petite mal so not full fits and have never claimed dla etc

As it's your choice to leave work I think it's no claim for 6 weeks

Bese in mind you will be worse off financially if you dont work too.

Hang on though- there are lots of other factors. Where is the child's father in this re time off for childcare/hospital appointments? You do have legal entitlements to time off for hospital appointments etc. And holiday! Are you in a union?
Without your income, would you be entitled to UC as a household? Depending on the age and disability of your child you might not have work requirements.
You need a proper conversation with someone who can advise you on employment law and benefits- maybe citizens advice?

Why do t you claim dla for you child?

You might be able to claim pip for your dc and carers allowance for you , depending on disability and needs. Have you declared your epilepsy to employer as your appointments may be paid and adjustments made. What support do you have and what childcare arrangements do you have. Have you looked into parental leave? If you quit now you would still need to work notice which overlaps much of the 6 week holiday.

It’s not pip for children it’s dla.