Advice please on splitting with partner

Hi,

Can anyone please advise me on what help i would be able to get if i were to split up with my partner.

We have two children who would live with me. We currently live together in a house (mortgage).

I will be applying for a council house. Does anyone know how long these things take or how it works? I am aware some parts of the country have 'biddings'? Some places go on priority etc.

I currently have a part time job which i am certain i will have to give up as i work nights and obviously childcare would now be an issue. I would be looking for a daytime job but would need to know what kind of help i would be entitled to.

Please dont be too harsh on me, i am really upset at the situation i am in and need to leave for my childrens sake.