If you wish to attend, register for free on eventbrite. Webinars will be held on Microsoft Teams.
Following an overview of the scheme, there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
KICKSTART PLANNER FULL
You can advertise vacancies yourself, but all jobs must be referred through a DWP work coach to receive full funding.Īdditionally, the Department for Work and Pensions is running a series of webinars to introduce employers to the benefits of the Kickstart Scheme. This helps young people to search for Kickstart vacancies directly and helps you to fill your roles with the right candidates. Once your Kickstart vacancies have been approved, support to fill your vacancies will be available from your local Jobcentre Plus, and approved Kickstart vacancies will be added to DWP’s Find a Job page on your behalf. By applying as soon as possible, you will be giving yourself the best opportunity for young people to start in your roles. If you need more help with applying you can contact our employer team.ĭon’t delay and apply right away. getting help from a Kickstart gateway who is already working with the Kickstart Scheme.You can apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant by either: There is no minimum on the number of vacancies you can apply for which means businesses of all sizes can benefit from the scheme. a grant of £1,500 per job to cover setup costs and employability support.minimum automatic enrolment pension contributions.associated employer National Insurance contributions.100% of the National Minimum Wage (or the National Living Wage depending on the age of the participant) for 25 hours per week for a total of 6 months.Thousands of employers like you, across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, have already applied for funding, which covers: Not only will you have a young person working for you, funded by the Government, you will also be supporting them to develop transferable skills that are aimed at increasing their chances of sustained employment. The Kickstart Scheme offers six-month jobs for young people aged 16 to 24 years old who are currently claiming Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment. The Kickstart Scheme makes up part of the Government’s ‘ Plan for Jobs’ skills and employment programmes, which also include Apprenticeships, T Levels and Traineeships.