Working for Work : Chapter 4 : Welfare to Work

Jobseekers - Seperate Payments and Spousal Swap

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It may be possible for Qualified Adults to participate on certain schemes using a 'spousal swap'. This literally means that the Main Claimants entitlement to participate in these schemes is transferred or 'swapped' with the Qualified Adult, swapping positions/status to access the scheme.

In effect the Main Claimant would become the Qualified Adult on the scheme, while the Qualified Adult would become the Main Claimant on the relevant scheme.

This can apply to:

  • Community Employment
  • Back to Work Enterprise Allowance
  • Back to Education Allowance
  • Rural Social Scheme

Last Updated: 31/08/2011 ^ back to top