Job Start Payment for 16-24yr Olds

Job Start Payment is a one-off payment of £314.45 (or £503.10 if you are the parent or main carer of a child) to help with the costs of starting a new job including clothes, equipment and transport.

People aged between 16 and 24 can apply if they have been getting certain benefits, including Universal Credit, for a period of 6 months before their new job start date.

Help us spread the word about Job Start Payment and encourage young people to check if they are eligible. We have designed free resources, including social media, flyers, posters and factsheets, for you to use to help promote this payment across your networks. More information on eligibility is available on the Scottish Government website.