Benefits and Other Financial Help

The presentation will last approximately 1 hour and is split into two parts, with the opportunity for questions at the end.

Part 1: An overview of claiming Job Seekers Allowance, both Contribution and Income based JSA

• tax credits and pension credit
• payment of National Insurance contributions (class 1) 
• potential help with mortgage interest, paid from the 13th week
• claiming housing benefit and council tax from your local authority.

Part 2: Services provided by Jobcentre Plus

• accessing vacancies through the Jobcentre Plus website, Job points or using Jobseeker Direct. 
• work trials
• travel to interview scheme
• help for professional and executive customers
• self employment
• in work benefit calculations
• help with child care
• part-time study and voluntary work
• assistance provided by the Disability Employment Adviser
• active networking methods.