Job seekers

[Ladybird]

Am I entitled to job seekers allowance if I voluntarily leave my job? We have 3 children and 1 has specific needs which is forcing us to consider 1 of us to be at home. Also our mortgage is high, will that be considered in a means test?

 

[gipimann]

If you leave work voluntarily, you can be disqualified from Jobseeker payments for a number of weeks.

You must be available for, and seeking full time work in order to qualify for a Jobseeker payment. From your post, you might not meet this requirement.

Mortgage repayments are not allowable for means tests.

Check out supports such as Carer's Allowance or Benefit, and Domiciliary Care Allowance in respect of your special needs child.