From benefits to work - what should I expect?

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I'm currently a lone parent on Income Support with Housing Benefit etc. Have two under 5s.

If I were to get a permanent job for example admin or supermarket 9-5, for two days per week, what can I expect to happen with regard to my benefits? Would they suddenly stop and have to be reconsidered, leaving me with no income to pay rent etc for a month? Am I likely to be better off?

And what if there was no permanent job to be had and I turned to temping? How would that work? Would that be a lot of bother wrt the various benefits?

Childcare would be free courtesy of a family member but never for more than two days per week.

Grateful for any advice!

Hiya,

I thought someone with more up-to-date knowledge may have helped already, but seeing as they've not I'd suggest getting in touch with the C.A.B and they should be able to give you an appointment with a benefits specialist.

From experience Temping was a lot of messing around for me as everything I earned was deducted from my benefit (except for £5) although this was a while ago, but I found if I only worked the odd day I was actually worse off.

Best bet is CAB as at least they'll be able to go through your working tax credits etc if you were to find a full-time job.

Sorry I can't help more but they're forever moving the goal posts so best to get qualified advice.

Good luck though, hope it works out well for you.
Mark.

sorry just seen your reply. thanks :)