Q & A (virtual): The government’s Kickstart Scheme
Many businesses are interested to find out more about the recently announced Kickstart Scheme where employers can offer one or more placements to a young person currently receiving Universal Credit. Placements last for six months and the scheme will pay the cost of 25 hours per week at the National Minimum Wage.
On 1 October 1pm-2pm, Brighton Chamber will be joined by Mischa Harrison and Steve Benwell to answer questions on the new scheme.
Steve Benwell is the Jobcentre Customer Service Manager and Employer Services team leader, Mischa Harrison is the Partnership Manager at the Department of Work and Pensions in Brighton.
CEO at Brighton Chamber, Sarah Springford will chat with Steve and Mischa to clarify how the scheme will work in practice.
We’ll cover and answer questions on:
• The Kickstart Scheme – the essential facts – ages, time scale, money, eligibility and conditions etc
• About the Gateway Organisations (the Intermediary organisations that employers apply through) – how do employers choose the right local organisation to work with?
• What does the Gateway Organisation do?
• Payments – how and when are they paid?
• How are the placements advertised?
• Employees - how do employers choose their placement employees?
• Can employers decide to have more placements part way through the scheme?
• How will the support plan be provided and assessed?
• What happens if a placement fails?
• Can employers advertise their own placements?
You can send questions in advance to daisy and they’ll be a chance to submit your questions during the session.
It’s on 1 Oct, 1 pm-2 pm and you’ll join virtually.
For more info and to book you free place here Kickstart Q&A
This event is supported by the Coast to Capital Growth Hub.