Gi Group supports the Kickstart scheme

The UK Government’s Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. It’s a fantastic way for businesses to bring new ideas, thinking and innovation into your business whilst giving young people the work experience they need to ‘kickstart’ their careers. And Gi Group can work with you to ensure you meet the employability requirements of the scheme.

Why get involved?

• You will help young people get into work at a time when they most need support
• You will be bringing jobs and funding to your area or sector at a difficult time
• It’s a fantastic way to bring new ideas, thinking and innovation to your business.

How does funding work?

• 100% of the relevant National Minimum age-related wage for 25 hours a week is paid monthly, in arrears. (Employers can top this up) including National Insurance and Pension contributions.
• A one off £1,500 per job placement payment to be put towards setup costs, support and training. Payment will be made following a confirmed start notification from the employer, and verification from HMRC that the KickStarter has been entered onto the payroll
• Where employers wish to take on less than 30 young people, a one off £300 payment will be made to authorised Gateway providers.  You can find gateway providers here

Meeting employability requirements

Business considering the Kickstart scheme are required to provide employability skills and help participants find sustained employment after completing their 6 month placement.

As a national recruitment agency and a training provider, Gi Group are well placed to support you, your business and participants. We have delivered thousands of Apprenticeships over the last 9 years, and delivered hundreds of employability sessions across the country, with schools and the long-term unemployed.

The services we can provide to help you with your Kickstart placement include:

• Live, instructor-led interactive ‘learning’ sessions covering 26 modules such as; time management, communication, teamwork, personal development, confidence, resilience, motivation, career advice, citizenship, successful behaviours to name but a few.
• 24/7 access to our powerful and interactive cloud based careers portal. Covering a multitude of areas, our portal provides access to a wide range of assessments aimed at building greater self-awareness, over 500 e-learning courses, powerful job search databases, an effective CV builder and interview simulator as well as videos and webinars aimed at increasing an individual’s knowledge and confidence. Each young person will continue to have access to this portal after their placement has finished.

To find out how GI Group can support your business with the Kickstart Scheme, email us at infouk@gigroup.com.