Issue details
DWP Kickstart Programme Wage Considerations
Kickstart is a DWP initiative created to help
mitigate for 16-24 year olds on universal credit the impacts of the
Covid-19 economic crisis, through supporting paid six month work
experience placements including training and personal development.
DWP will pay 100% of age relevant National Minimum wage plus
pension and national insurance. The purpose of the report is to
agree the LBTH Kickstart pay policy as a direct employer of
Kickstart trainees with reference to LBTH’s position as a
London Living Wage employer and a member of the Living Wage
Foundation. The report also acknowledges the council’s
current financial situation in making its recommendations
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on communities living or working in two or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/01/2021
Decision due: 24 Mar 21 by Cabinet
Lead member: (Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Work, Economic Growth and Faith)
Lead director: Corporate Director, Place
Contact: Vicky Clark, (Director of Integrated Growth and Development) Email: vicky.clark@towerhamlets.gov.uk, Aelswith Frayne, (Head of Employment and Skills) Email: aelswith.frayne@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation has been undertaken with partner
CLF boroughs and JCP to discuss implications and compare approaches
to LA becoming Direct Employers for Kickstart. The Mayor and Lead
Member for Growth and Economic Development have also been
consulted.
Consultees
CLF boroughs and JCP
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: N/A
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: None
Documents
- DWP Kickstart Programme Wage Considerations