Kickstart

On 2nd September 2020 the Government announced the Kickstart Scheme which is designed to provide funding for organisations to create new job placements of short 6 months term contracts for 16 to 24 year olds who are currently claiming Universal Credits and at risk of long-term unemployment.

All new positions must be created specifically for the scheme. Organisations are not allowed to use current vacant positions or dismiss employees to create vacancies. The new position should be aimed at creating a role for someone aged between 16 and 24 years with a view of giving the individual experience of working.

The Government will provide funding for 25 hours per week (including employer statutory payments) at national minimal or living wage as appropriate. Additionally, each role is provided with a £1,500 grant to cover costs such as provision of equipment, uniform and training.  In return you should help the individual get basic work skills and must provide training and guidance on:

• Attendance
• Timekeeping
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Travelling to work
• CV and interviews
• Looking for long term work

Access to the Scheme is either through a Gateway like us or an organisation may apply direct.

The advantage of using a Gateway is that we have the knowledge to ensure your application has a high degree of success for acceptance and also, we will do the leg work while you continue with your day-to-day work in your organisation.

We are pleased to work alongside Steve Ackroyd from The Job Guru who is an experienced recruitment consultant and between us we can provide the follow support:

• Advice on suitable role creation
• Initial application guidance and submission
• Post acceptance procedure with the Department of Works and Pension’s Job Centres
• Candidate selection (sifting to interview)
• Onboarding to the Scheme
• Training of the individual in accordance with the Scheme requirements during their tenure
• Follow-up departure interview