Can I work?

LegacyUser

Hi everyone,

Very long time lurker, first time poster

So, at the moment, I'm a student that's about to complete a PLC course with the hope of getting into uni in September.
I'm hoping to get a job this summer (looking very intently). The problem is that my mother is on rent supplement so she only works a few hours and tops up the rest of the rent herself. I also have two younger siblings and a older brother, who doesn't work, that's also about to complete his masters (so thats a lot of money that's required to take care of us).
I hate having to ask her for money for everything that I want to do, I like the feeling of having my own money (I've worker part time before for a very short period of time)

So my question is, if I were to acquire a job during the summer, will the rent supplement be affected in a big way. Like would they suddenly stop it, with us being unable to pay our house rent.

So sorry this is on the long side,it's just that I'd like to have more info on this before hopefully getting a job. so I don't put my family in any type of jeopardy!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Mrs OBumble

How old are you?

eastbono

OP I wouldnt be up to speed on the ins and outs of rent sup. But if you are working over the summer then your income will be assessed also. The following link may be of help. http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/calculating_rent_supplement.html

LegacyUser

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

How old are you?

I'm 20.

Would you not be entitled to Job Seekers Allowance? It may be the reduced rate for your age but I would assume you would pass a means test as you have no other income. It would at least help support yourself throughout the summer if you couldn't find a job.