Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge)
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Kickstart Scheme placements have been (a) approved, (b) advertised and (c) started by young people by (i) nation, (ii) region and (iii) sector as of 31 January 2022.
Answered by Mims Davies - Shadow Minister (Women)
As of the 31st January 2022, over 130,000 Kickstart jobs have been started by young people and over 235,000 jobs have been made available for young people to apply to through the scheme. Over 305,000 jobs have been approved for funding.
Below are tables listing the number of Kickstart jobs which have been made available and started by young people to date by geographical area of Great Britain and work sector. The figures used are correct as of the 31st January and these figures have been rounded according to departmental standards.
Jobs made available and starts quoted here include some unfunded Kickstart jobs. Over time, some previously approved jobs have been removed where the employer chose not to follow up the application. Included in the Great Britain total are a small number of jobs made available (less than 100 in total) that have an unrecorded job location. Data on approved jobs is taken from a snapshot of the Kickstart system at a point in time. This figure can be affected by retrospective changes resulting from previously approved grant applications being rescinded.
The number of approved jobs is defined as the number of jobs associated with approved applications recorded on the Kickstart application system on the date above. This total excludes approved jobs that have been withdrawn from the Kickstart Scheme by agreement with employers and gateways.
Although care is taken when processing and analysing Kickstart applications, referrals and starts, the data collected might be subject to the inaccuracies inherent in any large-scale recording system, which has been developed quickly.
The management information presented here has not been subjected to the usual standard of quality assurance associated with official statistics but is provided in the interests of transparency. Work is ongoing to improve the quality of information available for the programme.
Table 1: Number of Kickstart total available jobs and job starts to 31st January 2022, Great Britain, by nation and region
| Total jobs made available | Total jobs started |
Total, Great Britain | 235,000 | 130,000 |
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England | 204,000 | 113,000 |
East Midlands | 14,000 | 8,000 |
East of England | 18,000 | 9,000 |
London | 51,000 | 28,000 |
North East | 11,000 | 6,000 |
North West | 30,000 | 17,000 |
South East | 26,000 | 14,000 |
South West | 14,000 | 8,000 |
West Midlands | 21,000 | 12,000 |
Yorkshire and The Humber | 19,000 | 11,000 |
Scotland | 19,000 | 11,000 |
Wales | 12,000 | 6,000 |
Table 2: Number of Kickstart total available jobs and job starts to 31st January 2022, Great Britain, by Sector
Sector | Total jobs made available | Total jobs started |
Administration | 57,350 | 32,660 |
Animal Care | 1,610 | 1,060 |
Beauty & Wellbeing | 1,720 | 1,080 |
Business & Finance | 8,500 | 4,820 |
Computing Technology & Digital | 15,840 | 10,490 |
Construction & Trades | 7,230 | 4,200 |
Creative & Media | 20,990 | 13,110 |
Delivery & Storage | 6,380 | 3,710 |
Emergency & Uniform Services | 520 | 290 |
Engineering & Maintenance | 7,080 | 3,980 |
Environment & Land | 4,620 | 2,710 |
Government Services | 1,000 | 460 |
Healthcare | 6,140 | 2,770 |
Home Services | 1,560 | 730 |
Hospitality & Food | 26,380 | 11,210 |
Law & Legal | 650 | 410 |
Managerial | 960 | 570 |
Manufacturing | 6,430 | 3,600 |
Retail & Sales | 34,970 | 20,450 |
Science & Research | 990 | 650 |
Social Care | 4,740 | 2,140 |
Sports & Leisure | 5,920 | 3,200 |
Teaching & Education | 11,000 | 5,410 |
Transport | 900 | 330 |
Travel & Tourism | 1,110 | 390 |
Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge)
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department has been taking to support Operation Warm Welcome.
Answered by Mims Davies - Shadow Minister (Women)
The Department has played a key role in Operation Warm Welcome including legislating to exempt those arriving from Afghanistan from the usual residency tests which restrict access to certain benefits for new arrivals to the UK, including Universal Credit.
We recognise those arriving may require immediate help. Therefore, DWP work coaches are now working in bridging hotels to take claims for Universal Credit and other support, with over 2,900 claims already taken which covers 4,500 claimants (couples are treated as a single claim). The Department has also provided other assistance including help to set up bank accounts, access medical prescriptions, distribute essential items, arranging events to support wellbeing and providing reassurance and a contact point for individuals.
Moreover, employment is an important part of integration. That is why those arriving under the relocation and resettlement schemes have the right to work from day one. We are providing tailored support to those who are ready to start looking for work. Employment fairs are being run to highlight employment and training opportunities and online courses are available in bridging hotels. DWP are using our National Employment and Partnership Team to identify employment opportunities for those who are ready to work, and are working with the Refugee Employment Network to ensure we provide tailored support to this cohort.
DWP are also working with individuals to prepare them for work, looking at work experience opportunities, help with CV and practice interviews. As well as supporting the setup of English language classes either at hotels or the Department has arranged transport to locations so people can attend.
Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge)
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Kickstart scheme placements have been (a) approved, (b) advertised and (c) started by young people, by (i) nation, (ii) region and (iii) sector.
Answered by Mims Davies - Shadow Minister (Women)
As of the 2nd November, 98,000 young people have started a Kickstart job. Over 215,000 jobs have been made available for young people to apply to through the scheme and over 304,000 jobs have been approved for funding.
From 28/09/2021 to 25/10/2021, on average over 6,700 Kickstart jobs were made available each week, and on average over 3,400 young people started a Kickstart job each week.
Below are tables listing the number of Kickstart jobs which have been made available and started by young people to date by geographical area of Great Britain and work sector. The figures used are correct as of the 2nd November and these figures have been rounded according to departmental standards.
Jobs made available and starts quoted here include some unfunded Kickstart jobs. Over time, some previously approved jobs have been removed where the employer chose not to follow up the application.
Although care is taken when processing and analysing Kickstart applications, referrals and starts, the data collected might be subject to the inaccuracies inherent in any large-scale recording system, which has been developed quickly.
The management information presented here has not been subjected to the usual standard of quality assurance associated with official statistics, but is provided in the interests of transparency. Work is ongoing to improve the quality of information available for the programme.
Table 1- Kickstart jobs made available and started by location.
Location | Jobs Made Available | Cumulative Jobs Started |
East Midlands | 13,020 | 6,030 |
East of England | 17,130 | 6,900 |
London | 46,790 | 20,990 |
North East | 8,660 | 4,600 |
North West | 26,720 | 12,460 |
Scotland | 16,040 | 8,400 |
South East | 24,310 | 10,580 |
South West | 15,080 | 6,230 |
Wales | 11,100 | 4,730 |
West Midlands | 19,270 | 9,070 |
Yorkshire and The Humber | 16,830 | 7,830 |
*These numbers are rounded and so may not match provided totals. |
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Table 2- Kickstart jobs made available and started by sector.
Sector | Jobs Made Available | Cumulative Jobs Started |
Administration | 53,230 | 24,440 |
Animal Care | 1,250 | 760 |
Beauty & Wellbeing | 1,600 | 780 |
Business & Finance | 7,770 | 3,570 |
Computing Technology & Digital | 14,950 | 8,070 |
Construction & Trades | 6,500 | 3,010 |
Creative & Media | 17,550 | 9,750 |
Delivery & Storage | 6,190 | 2,780 |
Emergency & Uniform Services | 520 | 220 |
Engineering & Maintenance | 6,680 | 3,000 |
Environment & Land | 3,990 | 1,930 |
Government Services | 780 | 280 |
Healthcare | 5,330 | 2,060 |
Home Services | 1,560 | 520 |
Hospitality & Food | 25,080 | 8,110 |
Law & Legal | 450 | 310 |
Managerial | 1,070 | 460 |
Manufacturing | 5,820 | 2,590 |
Retail & Sales | 32,510 | 16,340 |
Science & Research | 840 | 490 |
Social Care | 4,750 | 1,590 |
Sports & Leisure | 5,150 | 2,400 |
Teaching & Education | 10,010 | 3,870 |
Transport | 730 | 210 |
Travel & Tourism | 700 | 280 |
*These numbers are rounded and so may not match provided totals. |
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