Jobs Guarantee Scheme Opportunity | Action for Children

11 Nov 2001

Support a young person by hosting a job placement with support from Action for Children and The Jobs Guarantee Scheme!

Action for Children is now involved in the Scottish Government’s Jobs Guarantee Scheme, which funds six months of employment for employers taking on young people to tackle long-term youth unemployment.

The scheme is aimed at 18–24-year-olds who have been on Universal Credit, in the intensive work search regime, and looking for work for at least 18 months.

Action for Children is looking for organisations that can offer six-month paid work placements of up to 25 hours per week. The Scottish Government will reimburse employers for 25 hours per week at minimum wage (employers can top this up if the role requires more hours), plus up to £250 towards onboarding costs.

All young people on the scheme receive pre-employability support, plus ongoing coaching and mentorship while in work, delivered by Action for Children.

For more information, email Sophie Gaft, Progression and Outcomes Coordinator, at Sophie.Gaft@actionforchildren.org.uk.