We are a Government Approved Kickstart Scheme Gateway
Kickstart Scheme Gateway
What is the Kickstart Scheme?
The new Government Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers, to create new job placements for 16 to 24 year-olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long term unemployment in England, Scotland and Wales.
Employers of all sizes can apply for funding which covers:
- 100% of the National Minimum Wage (or the National Living Wage depending on the age of the participant) for 25 hours per week for a total of 6 months
- associated employer National Insurance contributions
- employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions
Employers can spread the start date of the job placements up until the end of December 2021.
The job placements should support the participants to develop the skills and experience they need to find work after completing the scheme.
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Benefits of Applying
Fully Government Funded Scheme
Funding is available for 100% of the applicable National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week, plus associated employer National Insurance and pensions contributions.
Strengthen Your Workforce
Through the Kickstart scheme, you will have the opportunity to train and work with enthusiastic new members of staff. You will also be free to retain the new members of staff after completion of their 6 month placement.
Fast & Simple Application
It’s easy and straight forward. Fill out our quick sign up form and a member of our team will be in touch. Simply provide a few details about your business and the type of roles you are planning to offer and we take care of the rest.
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Why Use a Kickstart Gateway?
Any organisation, regardless of size or industry, can apply to apply to the Kickstart Scheme which is available in England, Scotland and Wales.
A Kickstart Scheme application must be for a minimum of 30 job placements. If a single employer is unable provide as many as 30 job placements, they can find a Kickstart gateway, such as Sona Circle Recruitment ‘Kickstart Scheme Gateway’.
As a top Government approved Kickstart Gateway, we provide all the benefits you would expect from a recognised gateway such as security, ease of use and first class customer service.
Our experienced team members have already successfully supported various organisations in securing job placements with the Kickstart Scheme in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
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The Application Process
1. Apply Through Our Kickstart Gateway
2. Sit Back and Wait for Feedback
3. Welcome Your New Talent!
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The Kickstart Scheme
“The scheme will open the door to a brighter future for a new generation and ensure the UK bounces back stronger as a country.”
“But this isn’t just about kickstarting our economy, we’re giving opportunity and hope to thousands of young people, kickstarting their careers and offering them a brighter future.”
– Rishi Sunak
Chancellor of the Exchequer
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Kickstart FAQs
A Kickstart Scheme application must be for a minimum of 30 job placements. If a single employer is unable provide as many as 30 job placements, they can find a Kickstart gateway, such as Sona Circle Recruitment ‘Kickstart Scheme Gateway’.
All organisations regardless of size or sector can apply, but you must be a registered limited company or charity. Unfortunately, Sole Traders are not eligible.
The Kickstart Scheme is available in England, Scotland and Wales. We have already successfully supported SME’s in London, Birmingham and Manchester to apply for the Government Kickstart Scheme Funding.
From the point of application through to approval usually takes between 4-6 weeks. We can only submit the roles in groups of 30, so as soon as we have enough placement positions, we will send you confirmation your application has been submitted. Following this DWP will check if roles are compliant and we will be in touch as soon as funding has been granted. Employers can spread the start date of the job placement up until the end of December 2021.
Once the placement begins, together with our support, you’ll be responsible for helping participants develop their skills and experience. This includes CV writing, interview prep, career advice and goal setting – but don’t worry, we’ll be on hand to help.
A Kickstart Gateway is an organisation that has successfully applied for funding through the Kickstart Scheme to represent employers who want to apply for 29 or less job placements. Kickstart Gateways can be any type of organisation. DWP performs due diligence checks on these organisations.
Sona Circle Recruitment is an approved Government Kickstart Scheme Gateway Representative. Our experienced team members have already successfully supported various organisations in securing job placements with the Kickstart Scheme in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
The Kickstart Scheme will not cost you a penny. The Government will cover all the administration costs and this will be paid to us directly, so no need to worry there. The Government are also funding 100% of the Kickstart scheme costs so all wages are covered too. That’s capped at 25 hours per week of salary at the applicable Minimum Wage plus all employer pension and national insurance contributions.
Based on the information currently available, we believe that funding will be paid out monthly in arrears. As a Gateway, we will apply on your behalf each month for the wages before distributing these sums to you.
The scheme permits employers to pay participants more than the National Minimum Wage, but you have to cover the cost yourself along with any associated increases to employer National insurance and pension contributions.
Yes, there are no limitations to how many times you can apply for Kickstart funding.
