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.
Applications must be for a minimum of 30 job placements. If you’re creating more than 30 job placements you can apply directly by submitting an online application yourself.
If you’re creating fewer than 30 job placements, a Kickstart gateway can act on your behalf and apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant for you.
They will:
- gather information from you about the job placements you’d like to offer
- use this information to submit an online application on behalf of a group of employers
- pass on the relevant payments made by DWP to you (for example the young person’s salary)
For organisations that can help employers based in Wales please click here.