This scheme is for people who have been getting Jobseeker’s Allowance for 15 months or more and is intended as a stepping stone to full-time work. It allows certain long-term unemployed people to take up part-time work (up to 24 hours per week) and get a special weekly allowance instead of their jobseeker’s payment.

Recipients of the Part-Time Job Incentive Scheme must be available for and seeking full-time work while getting the payment.