Applications are now open for employers to create Paid Work Placements in Glasgow and support people facing employment barriers.
Paid Work Placements will provide up to 60 people living within the Glasgow city boundary with the opportunity to work on a paid placement at the Real Living Wage.
The Paid Work Placements programme is funded by the Scottish Government through Glasgow City Council on behalf of Glasgow Futures Local Employability Partnership and the programme will be delivered by GCVS with partners Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Enable Scotland, CEMVO Scotland, and Move On.
The opportunity to host a placement is open to public, private, and third (or voluntary) sector employers in the city. At least 50% of the posts will be in the third or voluntary sector.
We are looking for employers who will nurture and support placement candidates to overcome barriers to sustained employment and maximise the opportunity a placement job provides.
Employers can apply to host a Paid Work Placement online here. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 12th August 2024.
How do Paid Work Placements in Glasgow work?
- The weekly hours of placement jobs can be between 16 hours per week and 25 hours per week for up to a maximum of 26 weeks (a placement can be funded for a total maximum of 550 hours)
- Employers creating placement job opportunities are eligible to reclaim wages and other costs associated with the placement.
- Participants can expect ongoing support and training to help them retain employment at the end of the placement.
Who are Paid Work Placements open to?
- Resident within Glasgow city boundaries
- Aged 16 to pensionable age
- Not currently working, in education or training
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Ready for work but have barriers to employment that make it difficult to secure a job independently
Further information for employers and employees
Full information and FAQs for employers and participants can be found on the GCVS website.
How is Move On involved?
As a partner in the Paid Work Placements programme, Move On will support employers and participants:
- Before placements start (e.g. interview preparation, identifying any additional support needs, etc.)
- During placements (i.e. working with employers and participants to ensure the Paid Work Placement is proceeding positively for both partners)
- At the end of placements (i.e. to support participants into positive next steps including education and employment)
Next steps for employers
If you have any questions about Paid Work Placements in Glasgow please contact GCVS at pwp@gcvs.org.uk
Employers can complete their application to host a Paid Work Placement online through the GCVS website. Remember to upload your Paid Work Placement Job Description, Employer’s Liability Insurance certificate, and sample employment contract!
Next steps for participants
Opportunities are not yet available for placement participants. When they become available GCVS will share them with their employability colleagues throughout the city, and referrals to placement jobs must come through them. Please keep in touch with your employability support service or Job Centre Job Coach.