TRAINING AND EDUCATION
incentive, and £2,000 under the new plan). If taking on someone aged 19-24, employers will be given a £2,000 incentive under the new government plan; and, if aged 25+, will be given a £1,500 incentive.
These payments will be made directly to employers in two equal instalments, when the apprentice reaches their first 90 days and then on day 365 of their programme. To be eligible to receive these particular incentives, apprentices must not have been employed by the employer within the six months prior to the apprenticeship contract start date.
Importantly though, apprenticeships are not just for new staff. They can also be an important tool for upskilling existing employees. Further training for your staff will give them knowledge and capabilities required to work more efficiently. These skills may come from an apprenticeship that is not necessarily linked directly with the position. For example, a Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship is relevant across multiple sectors and can help develop natural born leaders, helping to secure your business' future through good succession planning.
GETTING INVOLVED IN THE KICKSTART SCHEME
The Kickstart Scheme is another government-backed programme that is ideal for the care industry. Funding can cover 100% of the national minimum wage or national living wage, depending on the age of the participant, for 25 hours per week for a total of six months.
Funding can also be used to cover associated employer National Insurance contributions or employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions.
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The Kickstart Scheme launched on 2nd
September 2020
to provide funding to employers to create job placements which can start anytime until December 2021 across a whole multitude of sectors including care. It is aimed at 16 to 24-year- olds on Universal Credit and businesses of all sizes can apply for funding, although there is one caveat.
To qualify, employers must make an application for a minimum of 30 job placements, which for many smaller businesses might not be possible. In this case, smaller organisations can team up through a Kickstart Gateway where collectively 30 placements can be provided. Local authorities, charities, trade bodies and training providers, like Qube Learning, can help facilitate this collective action.
For employers, this is an excellent opportunity to not only grow business but also invest in young people, providing them with a path to grow their careers when many are struggling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. By working with a Gateway, you’ll also receive additional support that guides you through the Kickstart process, and through Jobcentre Plus find suitable applicants for the job placements you offer.
At the end of January 2021, unemployment figures reached 5% and many young people are now recognising the rewarding and fulfilling work the care sector offers. Now is the time to utilise the many different government-backed training schemes on offer to attract this talent into the sector and provide our future’s healthcare heroes. For more information on any of the schemes talked about here, contact Qube Learning via
tellmemore@qube-learning.co.uk.
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