Kickstart Gateway Plus for Sole Traders & Partnerships

Can you offer a young person a six-month job that will give them the experience they need to boost their future employment prospects?

The Kickstart Scheme provides Government funded six-month jobs for 16-24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long-term unemployment, paying 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage (or National Living Wage) for 25 hours per week.

Why should I sign up to the Kickstart Scheme?

• Your business will be set to benefit, flourish and grow by taking on these young people full of energy, new ideas and digital know-how.

• You will feel you are playing your part in helping with the wider post-pandemic economic recovery.

• You will have a young person working for you for six months, funded by the Government

As your chosen Gateway Plus organisation, Reed will provide a full wrap-around support service which includes:

• Employing and payrolling your Kickstarter – no cashflow worries

• Co-ordinating the application and approval process with DWP

• Ensuring all aspects of compliance and administration for funding

• Providing DWP approved Employability Skills Training

• Supporting with a Learning Mentor who will work with the Kickstarter throughout their six-month training.

• Supplying a record of achievement and certificate of completion to take forward to their next employment.

• With this fully supported package, you will also receive a £200 start-up grant when a Kickstarter starts working for you.

Criteria for roles:

The roles must be for 25 hours a week at National Minimum Wage. You cannot offer more hours or pay a higher hourly rate.

Applications are now closed, get in touch with Diane.elebertmorgan@gmchamber.co.uk to find out more about similar schemes, and ways the Chamber can support your business. 

Thank you for your interest in working with Reed, the British Chambers of Commerce and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.