Course- Back to Work Benefits 2012
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This new 2 day course is aimed at workers whose role is to support clients back into work. The course starts at a basic level explaining the essential structure of the Benefits System. It then progresses to explain how work affects in and out of work Benefits and the issues involved.
This course will include—
- the structure of the Benefits System
- the qualifying conditions for the main benefits including Income Support, Housing and Council Tax Benefit, Working Tax Credits, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance
- how the means tested process works, including earnings disregards
- tax credits- calculations and childcare costs
- the Employment and Support Allowance system and the migration process
- the effect of work on Benefits- voluntary work, permitted work, part time work, full time work
- linking rules for ESA and Incapacity Benefit
- help available to get into work
- additional considerations when viewing whether a client will be better off in work
- better off calculations
- losing work- out of work Benefits and the effect of payments from previous employment
- future changes- what's in the pipeline
duration— 2 days
This course is currently being offered on an open basis at the following locations-
LONDON- 16/4/2012 and 17/4/2012 10am - 4pm at Learn 33 St Mungo's Learning and Development Department , 33 Rushworth Street, Southwark, London SE1 0RB directions- click here
BIRMINGHAM- 23/4/2012 and 24/4/2012 10am - 4pm at The Bond Company 180 - 182 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SE directions- click here
CARDIFF- 30/4/2012 and 1/5/2012 10am - 4pm at Cartrefi Cymru 5 Coopers Yard, Curran Road, Cardiff CF10 5NB directions- click here
cost- £240 per place includes lunch, refreshments, colour Benefit rates poster, certificate of attendance and comprehensive course guide.
(£190 per place- concessionary rate for voluntary organisations with 5 or less full time staff)
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Cancellation- If you cancel the course more than 3 weeks before the commencement date, then a £35 administration fee will be payable.
The course fee will remain payable if you cancel the course within 3 weeks of the commencement date.
If we cancel the course, then full refunds will be paid to participants (excluding other costs, such as travel).
Transfers- You are free to transfer places between employees within your organisation at no extra cost.