Retuning to work and ending SG ESA

Sarah_jayne22

Good morning.
I have been in the support group for ESA for 6 years. I have been constantly searching for suitable employment which could meet my needs and finally I have!  
I am open about my invisible disability with everyone, as I may need support. The current job I am applying for appears to be rather promising, upto now. I am rather wary Incase this does not work out, as this is a hugh leap of faith, but I am desperate to be back in work and part of "normal life". 
Can anyone offer any advice on how to cancel my ESA and where I would stand if the employment was different to be expected and I was unable to continue because of my physical situation?
I desperately want to return to work and this job role offers more support than any other I have viewed before.
I only receive SG ESA, no other benefits or support.
Thank you for your time and understanding.

calcotti

You can do some work and retain your ESA. The work has to be less than 16 hours/week and not more than £143/week. See
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-and-support-allowance-permitted-work-form/permitted-work-factsheet
As noted in the link you must inform ESA about work you do.

Is your ESA contribution based or income based?

If your ESA includes contribution based ESA and stops I think you may be able to claim new style ESA if you re claim within 12 weeks. You will not be able to reclaim any income based ESA because it has been replaced by Universal Credit.