How can I work alongside my benefits?
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD
My development
Thinking about stepping into a new job role can be an intimidating process. For anyone currently claiming benefits, making an informed decision means untangling a complex web of job-related benefits, disability living allowances and permitted work agreements. This is a difficult task without support and is one of the reasons why many of us face a crisis of confidence when considering future job opportunities.
This one-off workshop will offer an overview of how various DWP benefits are affected by earnings from work and will also provide a demonstration of how to use handy online tools to check personal finances. Kindly delivered by our friendly Peer Worker, Ash and Employment Specialist, Neil from South West Yorkshire NHS Partnership Trust’s IPS team, will help cut through the noise and simplify the process of decision making about stepping into work – and whether committing to a new job role will really result in more money in our back pocket.
If you are interested in this workshop please also check out our other work related courses:-
- How to build a CV
- What’s the value of work? More than just a salary
Already enrolled with the College? Then just give us a call on 07717 867911 or email ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk or register your interest on the Learner Portal
(if you’ve not already activated your portal, please contact us to activate your account)
If you are new to the Recovery & Wellbeing College, please enrol here.
Cost
Free
At Howlands Centre, Dewsbury
Start dates and time
| Term | Day | Date | Times | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Monday | 24 March 2025 | 1pm - 3.30pm | 1 weeks |
Location
How do I enrol?
You are not referred to the Recovery College, you can simply enrol yourself, or on behalf of someone for any of our courses that may be of interest to you. Our courses are open to all adults and we welcome carers, supporters and professionals too.
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