The Scottish Government is encouraging young people starting work, or who have started a job in the last three months, including temporary Christmas jobs to check if they qualify for a Job Start Payment to help with costs for clothing, transport, tools or lunches.
The one-off cash payment of £252.40 is available to 16-24 year olds who have been out of paid work and on a qualifying benefit for at least six months - the payment rises to £404 if the person is the main carer for any children.
The job must average 12 hours per week, over a four-week period, but it does not need to be permanent.To apply for Job Start Payment as a young person, you must:If your application is successful you'll receive the one-off payment directly into your bank
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