Universal Credit

Leapintothelightning · 08/07/2023 14:36

No as he is no longer in education. He can apply for UC himself now so you will not get any benefits for him.

Bromptotoo · 08/07/2023 15:13

I'm intrigued by the concept of a zero choirs contract....

Your son has left education and is no longer a Qualifying Young Person (QYP):

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/376/regulation/5

In some cases you can be a QYP until the 31 August following your 19th birthday but I don't think that gives any wiggle room.

If his earnings are low then he may qualify for UC in his own right.

Bromptotoo · 08/07/2023 15:34

MLG1977 · 08/07/2023 14:34

Afternoon ladies. My son is 18 and finished college. He has a part time job but it’s zero choirs contract. He is waiting for a second interview for a full time job. Do I still get UC a until he starts this job ? He has more or less got it but no start date yet . I am going to update UC on Monday but they are closed of course over weekend Thank you .

Missed one point, you can put a message on your journal 24/7/365.

Just thinking that if you're an AP late in letting them know I'd be slightly concerned about an overpayment.

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MLG1977 · 08/07/2023 15:36

Yeah that’s what I don’t want to happen. He has only just finished college . I have had a letter saying to just let them know date for uc and child benefit. They know but I just wondered if I still get help
until he starts this job :)

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Bromptotoo · 08/07/2023 16:33

MLG1977 · 08/07/2023 15:36

Yeah that’s what I don’t want to happen. He has only just finished college . I have had a letter saying to just let them know date for uc and child benefit. They know but I just wondered if I still get help
until he starts this job :)

Any help would be via a claim to UC in his own right.

If his zero hour earnings are much more than £100/week then the taper will reduce UC to nil. If he's getting less and there may be a wait, eg for pre-employment checks before he starts the full time job then it may be worth applying.

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MLG1977 · 08/07/2023 16:43

Thank you . All do you xx was unsure if he could apply as he lives with me . I do work but trying to work out if I should be putting extra hours in which I struggle with at the moment. He will be giving house keep. It’s so hard as you get in a rut trying to juggle what’s best financially for you and the children but I also don’t want to be on UC forever. Divorce is still fresh and I am in a panic and need to try and Do one thing at a time I guess. Thanks again x

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Babyroobs · 08/07/2023 16:48

MLG1977 · 08/07/2023 16:43

Thank you . All do you xx was unsure if he could apply as he lives with me . I do work but trying to work out if I should be putting extra hours in which I struggle with at the moment. He will be giving house keep. It’s so hard as you get in a rut trying to juggle what’s best financially for you and the children but I also don’t want to be on UC forever. Divorce is still fresh and I am in a panic and need to try and Do one thing at a time I guess. Thanks again x

Is he your youngest child on the claim or do you have younger kids?

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MLG1977 · 08/07/2023 16:52

I have 5 children. Ages 5, 9, 11, 16 and 18. However my youngest was born in may 2018. I did wonder if they will put her on claim now he is 18 but doesn’t work like that. Just until I am sorted .

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MLG1977 · 08/07/2023 17:41

He works at McDonald’s . Sometimes they offer him two day shifts sometimes only one a week. Depends how busy. I will speak to the right people on Monday just wanted a heads up so I can sort my finances really .x he turned 18. I feb and was still at college working at McDonald’s. Now college has ended this week and he has completed his nvq.

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Babyroobs · 08/07/2023 19:04

MLG1977 · 08/07/2023 17:41

He works at McDonald’s . Sometimes they offer him two day shifts sometimes only one a week. Depends how busy. I will speak to the right people on Monday just wanted a heads up so I can sort my finances really .x he turned 18. I feb and was still at college working at McDonald’s. Now college has ended this week and he has completed his nvq.

My son claimed UC when he left college and was just working part time, he got a small top up from UC but I don't think he thought it was worth it for the hassle they gave him to look for full time work etc. Fortunately he soon found a full time apprenticeship.