Supports for Working People
This page tells you about Intreo supports for working people.
Supports for Working People
Many people do not know that when returning to work, they may qualify for or keep a range of supports such as Jobseeker’s Transitional Payment, One-Parent Family Payment, and Working Family Payment (WFP) depending on their income level and family circumstances.
Benefit of Work Estimator
The Benefit of Work Estimator for jobseekers and people receiving One-Parent Family payments shows how starting work or increasing your work hours could affect your income, leaving most people better off financially.
Keep financial supports while working
Going back to work, either full-time or part-time does not always mean giving up all your income supports. Some income supports may continue, and others may become available once you start working. This can apply to either full-time or part-time work or if you decided to increase your current working hours.
Families with working parents can also qualify for supports when working depending on their individual circumstances and income.
If you have a disability and want to start work, or continue work, there are a range of supports available to you. There are also supports available to your employer to make your workplace suitable and supportive.
For more information on the supports available, please visit the webpage:
Gov.ie/DSP – Keep financial supports while working
Voluntary Work Option
The Voluntary Work Option allows jobseekers to work in the voluntary sector. If you want to do voluntary work and continue to get a jobseeker’s payment, you must apply before starting and you must continue to satisfy the statutory conditions of being available for and genuinely seeking work.
Medical Cards and Working
If you are unemployed and you are returning to full-time or part-time work, you may be able to keep your medical card.
Visit the HSE website for more details.
Basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance
Basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance is a weekly allowance paid to people who do not have enough income to meet their needs and those of their families. If you have started work, you may qualify for basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance for up to 30 days while you are waiting for your wages.
For more information on the supports available, please visit the webpage: