LOCAL MSP URGES YOUNG PEOPLE TO APPLY FOR JOB START PAYMENT

Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh is urging young people in the area to apply for the Job Start Payment if they are starting a new job after a period of unemployment.
 
The Job Start Payment is available to 16-24-year-olds who have been on certain benefits for six months or more. Eligible young people can apply for the one-off payment worth £252.50, or £404 if they have children.
 
The payment will help with the costs of starting a job including travel, new clothes or childcare.
 
Commenting, Colin Beattie said:
 
“The pandemic has been particularly difficult for young people in Midlothian and East Lothian. The Job Start Payment is a fantastic source of support for young people to ensure they can get off to a good start in a new job.
 
“Starting a new job can be very expensive for young people when you take into consideration the costs of travel, buying clothes and other costs associated with a new job.
 
“I would encourage all young people who have been unemployed for a long period of time and are starting a new job or have recently started one to apply for this support.”

For more information on how to apply, visit: ​https://www.mygov.scot/job-start-payment