In work credit is a fixed tax free payment of £40 per week (£60 per week in London).

You need to be:

• Bringing up children on your own
• Starting work of at least 16 hours per week
• Expect the work to last 5 weeks or more

You must also have been getting Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance (or a combination of these benefits) for at least 52 weeks or more without a break.

If you’re entitled to In Work Credit you need to claim it before you start work.