Job Start Payments for young people welcomed by Alasdair Allan MSP

Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP Alasdair Allan has welcomed a new Scottish benefit that will help 16 to 24-year olds into work if they have been unemployed for over six months.
Alasdair Allan says the payment will help local people with the extra expenses of a starting a new job.Alasdair Allan says the payment will help local people with the extra expenses of a starting a new job.
Alasdair Allan says the payment will help local people with the extra expenses of a starting a new job.

The Job Start Payment is a one-off grant of £250 to help with the costs of starting a new job. The upper age limit rises to 25 for care leavers and the payment rises to £400 if the person has a child.

It is estimated around 5,000 young people across Scotland will benefit from this new financial support in its first year.

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Mr Allan said: “The job prospects of young people have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, and so this announcement of extra support couldn’t come at a better time.

“This payment will help local people with the extra expenses that are often attached to a starting a new job, such as travel costs, new work clothes or even childcare.

“I’d encourage anyone in the Western Isles who thinks they may be eligible to apply online.”

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