Budgeting for Work
Course Details
Duration: 1 session
Session Length: Online: 2 hours, or, Face-to-Face: 2.5 hours
What is this course about?
Budgeting for Work is a practical and supportive course designed to help learners understand the financial transition into employment.
The session explores the benefits of work, not only financially but also for wellbeing and personal development. You will gain confidence in understanding how employment can affect your income, including wages and benefits, and develop the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions.
The course also provides an introduction to understanding payslips and the documentation needed to prove your right to work in the UK.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for adults who are:
- Considering moving into work
- Returning to work after a break
- Wanting to better understand how employment may affect their finances and benefits
- Looking to build confidence with budgeting and money management
- Interested in understanding payslips and employment-related paperwork
What will I learn?
By the end of the session, you will:
- Explore the financial, social and wellbeing benefits of being in work
- Develop your understanding of how Universal Credit can continue to support people who are employed
- Learn how earnings may affect Universal Credit payments
- Gain confidence in reading and understanding payslips, including deductions such as tax and National Insurance
- Apply numeracy skills to practical budgeting activities and calculate take-home pay
- Understand what documents can be used to prove your right to work in the UK
- Identify next steps towards employment and further learning
Course Format
Sessions include tutor-led activities, practical budgeting exercises, discussions and opportunities to apply learning to real-life situations.
What Support Will I Receive?
You will be supported throughout the session by an experienced tutor who will provide guidance and practical support. The course is designed to help learners build confidence and increase their understanding of employment-related finances.
What will I gain from attending Budgeting for Work?
By completing Budgeting for Work, you will:
- Increase your understanding of the financial benefits of employment
- Gain confidence managing income and budgeting
- Better understand Universal Credit and how work may affect benefits
- Learn how to read and understand payslips
- Develop practical numeracy and budgeting skills
- Understand the documents needed for employment in the UK
- Feel more prepared for the transition into work
Will I Be Assessed?
You will be asked to complete some course paperwork during the session. This helps record your learning and supports your learning journey and achievements.
Funding
Family and Community Learning courses are funded by the Department for Education (DfE).
Find out more about Family and Community Learning funding:
How to Book
Click the booking form link to book your place. We’ll then contact you to confirm your booking. Alternatively, we’re happy to complete the form with you over the phone.
To ask a question or find out more you can:
- Email us at familyandcommunitylearning@wiltshire.gov.uk
- Call us on 01225 770 478
We will look forward to hearing from you.