Part time welfare rates

Nibs05

Hi All,

Really sorry if this subject has been covered before but here is the story,

I have been offered a interview for a part time position which is 20 hrs per week, i was wondering what is the rate that i could receive from the social welfare. i have been told that if the part time work is over 5 days i dont get anything, is this true ?

sellerbarry

If you work three days or less, you are entitled to a reduced welfare payment (depending on wage) . If you work any more than 3 days, then you are not entitled to any welfare. (I know, it's rediculous, but that's the way it is).

Jarren

9.6 Part-Time Job Incentive Scheme (PTJI)
The Part-Time Job Incentive Scheme allows certain long-term unemployed people to take up a part-time job and receive a special weekly allowance instead of their jobseeker's payment.

You may take part in the scheme if you get part-time work for under 24 hours a week and immediately beforehand you were getting:

Jobseeker's Allowance for 15 months or more at a higher rate than the part-time job incentive rate payable in your case.
See SW 19 Rates of Payment booklet for current rate.

The job must be insurable at PRSIClass A or J.

You must agree to stay on the scheme for 2 months.

How is the allowance paid?
Payment is made each week at your local post office. You must go to your local Social Welfare Office each week to give a signed declaration of the hours you have worked.

You will be given a form to be completed by your employer at the end of each four week period. This form is to confirm that you worked for less than 24 hours each week and that you are insurably employed.

How long can I stay on the PTJI Scheme?
Initially, you can stay on the PTJI Scheme for 1 year. This can be extended for further periods. While on the scheme you should continue to look for full-time work.

Extra benefits
Medical Card - you will keep your medical card for the duration of the PTJI Scheme regardless of your earnings (up to a maximum of 3 years).

The Facilitator at your local Social Welfare Office will be able to give you more information on the Part-Time Job Incentive Scheme and on any other available options.

See information leaflet SW 69 for further details.

How do I apply?
Once you have secured a part-time job you should contact your local Social Welfare Office for application form PTA 1.

http://www.welfare.ie/EN/Publications/SW4/Pages/s9.aspx#9.6

Nibs05

jarecki1976 wrote: »

9.6 Part-Time Job Incentive Scheme (PTJI)
The Part-Time Job Incentive Scheme allows certain long-term unemployed people to take up a part-time job and receive a special weekly allowance instead of their jobseeker's payment.

You may take part in the scheme if you get part-time work for under 24 hours a week and immediately beforehand you were getting:

Jobseeker's Allowance for 15 months or more at a higher rate than the part-time job incentive rate payable in your case.
See SW 19 Rates of Payment booklet for current rate.

The job must be insurable at PRSIClass A or J.

You must agree to stay on the scheme for 2 months.

How is the allowance paid?
Payment is made each week at your local post office. You must go to your local Social Welfare Office each week to give a signed declaration of the hours you have worked.

You will be given a form to be completed by your employer at the end of each four week period. This form is to confirm that you worked for less than 24 hours each week and that you are insurably employed.

How long can I stay on the PTJI Scheme?
Initially, you can stay on the PTJI Scheme for 1 year. This can be extended for further periods. While on the scheme you should continue to look for full-time work.

Extra benefits
Medical Card - you will keep your medical card for the duration of the PTJI Scheme regardless of your earnings (up to a maximum of 3 years).

The Facilitator at your local Social Welfare Office will be able to give you more information on the Part-Time Job Incentive Scheme and on any other available options.

See information leaflet SW 69 for further details.

How do I apply?
Once you have secured a part-time job you should contact your local Social Welfare Office for application form PTA 1.

http://www.welfare.ie/EN/Publications/SW4/Pages/s9.aspx#9.6

I was reading this scheme myself but i cant qualify because i have only been unemployed for 6 months, but thanks for posting anyway.

Nibs05

sellerbarry wrote: »

If you work three days or less, you are entitled to a reduced welfare payment (depending on wage) . If you work any more than 3 days, then you are not entitled to any welfare. (I know, it's rediculous, but that's the way it is).

So for example if i worked 5 days at 4 hours per day, i woundnt get any extra ? and let say the job was minimum wage at 7.65 ph that means i am taking home only 153 euro. Not much point in working for that IMO.

I will have to ask about the days and hours i work when i go to the interview. Thanks for your help anyway.

lil-ms-vodka

Nibs05 wrote: »

So for example if i worked 5 days at 4 hours per day, i woundnt get any extra ? and let say the job was minimum wage at 7.65 ph that means i am taking home only 153 euro. Not much point in working for that IMO.

I will have to ask about the days and hours i work when i go to the interview. Thanks for your help anyway.

Know how u feel, was offered 16 hours @ €11 an hour but job was over 4 days so would make no sense