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Introduced last September, the Kickstart Scheme is a government initiative that provides funding to employers for 6-month paid work placements for 16-24 year olds.
The placements are designed to create jobs for young people on Universal Credit who are at risk of long-term unemployment.
Open to all businesses of any size, in any sector, there are some criteria for the job that must be met:
- It must last six months and be at least 25 hours per week
- Support for must be included to help the young people get work after they finish their Kickstart Scheme job
- It must not replace existing/planned jobs or cause existing employers or contractors to reduce their employment
- The job must only require basic training
What the funding includes
For each placement, the government will pay:
- 100% of National Minimum Wage for 25 hours for a total of 6 months
Associated employer NI contributions - Employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions
- A grant of £1,500 for setup and training costs
The scheme is due to run until December 2021 with the possibility of an extension.
For further information about how the Kickstart Scheme works visit the gov.uk website here.
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