Incentives
There are a number of schemes and incentives around Greater Merseyside available to you for taking on a young person for a period of time, in a role specifically arranged for the purpose.
This may include a financial incentive for you, as well as the possibility of financial support for the young person you are employing.
It’s also possible for there to be specific bespoke training to be specially designed to support their progress.
Current programmes and contact details are:
Liverpool
Job Ready Liverpool
Employers recruiting a young person living in the Liverpool area may be able to receive an employment subsidy of £50 per week towards a wage, for 12 weeks
To find out more, please phone 0151 252 4085/ 4086 or
email hotspot@connexions-gmerseyside.co.uk
to contact the Job Ready Liverpool team- part of the NEET Hotspot project working to improve retention and progression of young people aged 16-18 in Liverpool.
Knowsley
Employers recruiting a young person living in the Knowsley area may be able to receive an employment subsidy of £50 per week for 8 weeks
To find out more, please contact Steve O’Brien at Sysco on 0151 236 1748
Halton
Job Ready Halton
Employers recruiting a young person living in the Halton area may be able to receive an employment subsidy of £50 per week towards a wage for 12 weeks.
To find out more, please phone Nicola Holyoak in our Halton office on 0151 471 7440
or email nicola.holyoak@connexions-gmerseyside.co.uk
Or contact the Vacancy Services team at Tel FREEPHONE 0800 028 4723 - 9am to 5pm Monday- Friday
Email: vst@connexions-gmerseyside.co.uk
