What happens to my benefit if I start work?
You must tell us straightaway if you start work to avoid being overpaid. If you are under 60, you also need to tell Job Centre Plus.
Please use this link to view their website.
If you or your partner are starting work or increasing the number of hours you work and have been getting:
- Jobseeker's Allowance (income based), or
- Jobseeker's Allowance (contributions based), or
- Income Support
- Employment Support Allowance
You may be able to claim up to 4 weeks Housing / Council Tax Benefit at the same level you were getting before your circumstances changed. This is called an
Extended Payment please use this link for more information about this..
Depending on your circumstances and how much you earn you may still be entitled to some Housing and Council Tax Benefit once you start work. For your claim to continue you will need to provide us with information regarding the amount you earn and how much capital you have.
Telephone the Revenues and Benefits line on
01253 478847 and a Customer Advisor will arrange an extended payment on your claim if applicable and tell you what you need to do next.
To speed up the process and help us reassess your benefit as quickly as possible please provide us with 5 weekly, 3 Fortnightly or 2 monthly pay slips. If you have only just started work and have not received a wage slip yet,
please use this link to a "Certificate of Earnings form" which needs to be completed by you and your employer and returned to us.