There are a number of Kickstart Scheme opportunities within the City Council for young people in our district.

Kickstart jobs are funded by the Government to offer exciting opportunities for young people to gain valuable work experience. The opportunities offer valuable experience to build up a young person’s CV, boost future job prospects and help to start their career. The scheme is open to people aged 16-24 that are currently claiming Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.

• Closing date: 21 January 2022 but is likely to be extended until early Feb.
• Who can apply: Must be claiming Universal Credit and be 16 to 24 years old.
• Working hours: 25 hours per week.
• Hourly rate: national minimum wage.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• A variety of different training opportunities.
• Develop ICT skills, time management skills as well as develop confidence when communicating with colleagues, managers and customers.
• Regular catchups with their manager.

Kickstart Opportunities

Please note there is more than one position for two of the roles. Details of how to apply are on the links.

Kickstart - Young People Engagement Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 1 job
Kickstart - Community Connector Administration Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 1 job
Kickstart - Community Hub Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 4 jobs
Kickstart - Wellbeing Support Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 1 job
Kickstart - Leisure Support Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 4 jobs
Kickstart - Home Improvement Agency Admin Support Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 1 job
Kickstart - Community Engagement Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 1 job
Kickstart - Public Realm Business Support Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 1 job
Kickstart - Public Realm Engagement Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 1 job
Kickstart - Housing Systems Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 1 job
Kickstart - Waste and Recycling Improvement Assistant (dwp.gov.uk) – 1 job