Key Workers
 

Ok, we have a few of the old bill, nurses and teachers on the mighty .org

I have looked on the website and it is not totally clear if I could get key workers for a house move (bearing in mind I am thinking of becoming a teacher).

Basically I want a more fancy house ... I don't NEED it, but why not .. it is known as progression and something I originally had planned in the near future and would do if I took another normal (for me) job 8)

Now if I took a teaching job, with todays house prices and teacher pay, I can kiss that dream goodbye :cry:

So it crossed my mind ...

Is Key workers open to every key worker, or just those that don't already own a property??

I see you can upgrade if you suddenly have a family, but what if I just want to upgrade?!!?? :scratch:

Basically if I could upgrade under Key Workers then I don't mind so much I'd be taking a pay cut to become a teacher ...

Anyone got any experience of this!?!? :grouphug:

Re: Key Workers
 

none, i never used it

Re: Key Workers
 

There's something on the Housing Corporation's website (cut & paste). Not really that clear. Maybe you could be ok as long as you sell your existing house (last bullet point).


Here's another link. You have to phone a homebuy agent apparently.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/housin...yworkerliving/



2.2.5 To be able to participate in the KWL programme all applicants must be employed in a qualifying post as listed (follow asterisk for full list) and must: http://cfg.housingcorp.gov.uk/upload...0/asterisk.gif

• be unable to buy/ rent a home {suitable for their household needs LINK TO NBHB 1.4.3 Guidance} within a reasonable travel to work area of their employment.
• have a household income that does not exceed £60K (except for applicants who applied for the London Challenge Teacher programme prior to 1 April 2006 whose household income must not exceed £80K)
• be first time buyers or existing home owners who need to move home to meet their household needs.
• sell their existing property if they own one.

Re: Key Workers
 

Humm, but if I sold my house (and didn't move to a vastly more expensive area) then I'd be able to buy, or at least rent another one (point one) ...

The last point is promising, but a bit too ambiguous I feel ...

Re: Key Workers
 

Set up a company and sign the house over to it?

Re: Key Workers
 

I'd read that paragraph as you have to fulfil ALL the points, rather than one of them. And I'm not sure that they'd count voluntary homelessness as a valid reason (Selling your house, so you could get the benefits)

Re: Key Workers
 

Yeah, I think you are probably right there ...

So in short NO is my answer :cry:

So bearing in mind it seems they are crying out for male primary teachers, with shocking pay and no benefits, how are they enticing me to become a key-worker?!?!? :scratch: .. and they wonder why they can't fill the posts/quota!! :rolleyes:

Re: Key Workers
 

But, you could tie it in with your "other" goal for this employment.... shack up with a teacher, use HER Key workers benefit to get a nice big house, then split up...... long term planning ;)

Re: Key Workers
 

Cunning!! :pirat:

But she would take half of everything, which lets face it, will prolly leave me short changed ... :(

Now what I need is 8 illegitimate kids of my own, then I wouldn't need to work at all and be on a kings ransom!! :smt029 :D So spreading my seed amongst 8 or more yummy mummies seems a better plan :lol:

Unless they end up keeping them all and I have to pay 8 sets of maintenance :shock: Ok, feck that idea too!! :D

Re: Key Workers
 

Well now you've signed on and are in the scrounger dolescum mentality, that's actually not too big a step.

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I've acted for a few 'key workers' and the scheme isn't really affordable and plonks you in places you probably wouldn't want to live anyway.