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