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 FREEPHONE 0800 ... VIEW POST