If you are an employer looking to create jobs placements for young people, you can now apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme. You can use the Kickstart Scheme to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. You can check if your roles are eligible for the scheme here.
What do I need to apply?
- the Companies House reference number or Charity Commission number
- the organisation address and contact details
- details of the job placements and their location
- supporting information to show that the job placements are new jobs and meet the Kickstart Scheme criteria
- information about the support the organisation can give to develop employability skills of young people
What is it?
As part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, a new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme intends to create new, fully subsidised jobs for young people across the country. The 6 month placements are open to those aged 16-24 who are claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long term unemployment. They will be available across a range of different sectors in England, Scotland and Wales. The first placements are likely to be available from November.
There will also be extra funding to support young people to build their experience and help them move into sustained employment after they have completed their Kickstart funded job.
Employers will receive funding for 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week, plus associated employer National Insurance contributions and employer minimum auto-enrolment pension contributions.
Kickstart is not an apprenticeship, but participants may move on to an apprenticeship at any time during, or after their job placement. The Kickstart Scheme is available in England, Scotland and Wales.
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