If I started working for £23,000 a year, would my UC with carer element stop?

james19o6

Good Morning Guys

I have a query regarding Universal credit and working conditions.

I currently receive a UC payment of £1400 every month includingy carer element. However I have just been offered a job with a salary of £23,000 a year. 

So if I did accept the job would they stop my benefit or how will ot actually work? Any advise would be much appreciated

janer1967

Hi there 

From what I understand your uc will reduce by 63p in the £1 for every pound you earn 

Unless you have a work allowance for either children on your claim or lcwra 

Try using a benefits calculator to enter all your details there is one here in benefits section or on gov website 

james19o6

I understand however if I work 30 hours full time, am I still able to claim career elements?

janer1967

Yes you can still claim carers element of uc 

However if you claim carers allowance there is a earnings limit and your earnings would take you over this 

But as above carers in uc is still paid if working as long as you still care for person 35 hours or more 

james19o6

I dont claim career allowance. I only claim career element on UC. But thank you very much for the information it was really useful

janer1967

Your welcome 

Good luck with the job hope it all works out 

calcotti

Unlike Carer's Allowance there is no earnings limit for the carer element of UC.

james19o6

Thank you guys for all the info. Also, just to confirm if they deduct will they calculate my salary after tax o4 before?

janer1967

I'm not 100% sure of the answer I presume it will be after deductions 

calcotti

james19o6 said:

Thank you guys for all the info. Also, just to confirm if they deduct will they calculate my salary after tax o4 before?

UC earnings deductions are based on net salary after tax, ni and pension contributions. If you have student loan deductions these will be added back on to the amount you actually receive from your employer.