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Kickstart Scheme

Last modified on 20th January 2021

SCVO is a Gateway for the UK government’s Kickstart Scheme and as a Gateway we want to work with voluntary sector employers who have the capacity to employ and mentor a young person in the workplace.

Employers must demonstrate how they will develop employability skills through their jobs and support, including:

•          job induction

•          on-the job training

•          support and supervision

•          jobsearch support

•          an ongoing focus on assisting the individual into lasting employment

Jobs created with Kickstart funding must be new jobs and they must:

  • not replace existing or planned vacancies
  • not cause existing employees or contractors to lose or reduce their employment
  • be additional to any contracted staffing numbers

Each job offered, should:

  • be for a minimum of 25 hours per week, for 6 months
  • pay at least the National Minimum Wage for the young persons age group
  • not require the young people to undertake extensive training before they begin the job
  • help the young person to develop their skills and experience, this includes:
    • support to look for long-term work, including career advice and setting goals
    • support with CV and interview preparations
    • supporting the young person with basic skills, such as attendance, timekeeping and teamwork

Registration form

You can also contact us at kickstart@scvo.org.uk, or find out more from our latest information webinar:

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