Kickstart Scheme FAQs

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How can my organisation evidence that these new jobs are ‘additional’?
How long will this scheme last? When will be it be open for applications until?
Is there a maximum number of placements?
What is the time frame for all of the 30 placements to be filled in our partnership?
What’s the eligibility criteria for new jobs created under the scheme?

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Can employers outsource the training element of the placement for other organisations to deliver?
Can I employ a family member under the Kickstart Scheme?
Can we recruit/refer young people to Kickstart Scheme placements?
Do Kickstarters have to be on Universal Credit?
Do you expect to spend the £2billion by December 2021 and if so how many placements do you expect this to fund?
How can my organisation evidence that these new jobs are ‘additional’?
How long is the Kickstart Scheme placement for?
How long will this scheme last? When will be it be open for applications until?
If the scheme is extended beyond December 2021 will new funding be provided or will that only be on the basis that the initial funding has not been used up?
Intermediary Representative – are they eligible to get any of £1500 set up costs per placement or must this go direct to the employer?
Is there a maximum number of placements?
Is there a template job description available and what proof is required for the Kickstart Scheme role?
The £1,500 per job placement is available for setup costs, support and training- how and at what point/points during the placement will this payment be made.
What funding is available for a Kickstart Scheme placement?
What happens if the young person drops out?
What is the Kickstart Scheme?
What’s the difference between the Intermediatory and Representative?
What’s the eligibility criteria for new jobs created under the scheme?

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