Time to Kickstart your hiring?

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has proposed an inspiring job creation initiative, the “Kickstart Jobs” scheme. The scheme endeavours to protect and support young adults in the challenging post-lockdown job market, by helping them get (back) to work and thus dampening the shockwaves of the pandemic felt by future generations.  <o:p> </o:p> The fund will subsidise six-month work placements for people on Universal Credit aged between 16 and 24, who are at risk of long-term unemployment. For each "kickstarter" job, the government will cover the cost of 25 hours' work a week at the National Minimum Wage - £4.55 for under 18s, £6.45 for 18 to 20-year-olds, and £8.20 for 21 to 24-year-olds. <o:p> </o:p> Participants can expect to receive £455 per month if they are under 18 years of age, £645 per month if 18 to 20, and £820 per month if 21 to 24. In return, employers will essentially receive government-paid employees for six months. <o:p> Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the scheme.</o:p> <o:p> </o:p>