A free, simple and secure Kickstart Gateway
The Kickstart scheme is now open. However, if you have fewer than 30 Kickstart roles, you’ll need to apply via Kickstart Gateway (that's us).
Unlike a lot of Kickstart Gateways out there, we’ll handle all aspects of your application at no cost to your business.
What is the Kickstart scheme?
The Kickstart scheme is designed to help young people (16-24) who are currently on universal credit to develop the skills and experience they need to find work, through valuable 6 month job placements.
Via the scheme, the Government is funding 100% of every placement and offering grants of £1,500 per role to cover the cost of training and employability support. The Government will also cover all necessary employer national insurance and pension contributions meaning the schemes are 100% cost neutral to employers.
The scheme is run by the DWP and Jobcentre who will help place candidates in Kickstarter roles. The scheme is open to any employer that can offer more than 30 job roles OR to any employer who applies via a Government Gateway, like us.
We aren’t charging employers a penny for being their Gateway, because we’re able to claim a Government grant of £300 for every role. That means you get to keep all the government support available.
“Our country’s future will be built by the next generation, so it’s vital that we harness the talent of young people as we rebuild from the pandemic.
"But this isn’t just about kickstarting our economy, we’re giving opportunity and hope to thousands of young people, kickstarting their careers and offering them a brighter future.”
Rishi Sunak
Chancellor of the Exchequer
How it Works?
1. Apply to our Secure Gateway
Fill out this quick sign up form. It takes less than five minutes to complete, we just need a few details about your business and the type of roles you’re planning to offer.
2. Get a decision.
The DWP will check your roles are compliant, and we’ll let you know once funding has been granted. This process usually takes 4-6 weeks, but we'll keep you updated while you wait.
3. Hire your candidate
Interview and choose from a talented pool of applicants put forward by the Job Centre. After you hire, funding instalments that will be paid out monthly in arrears.
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