Wirral Council has a grant offer that aims to stimulate the supply of employment opportunities available to Wirral young people aged 16-19 who are unemployed, i.e. not in employment, education or training (NEET), especially those from disadvantaged groups (16–21). Participants must be Wirral residents.
There are a limited number of grants available so it is important that you complete and return the Expression of Interest Form (below) at your earliest opportunity as funding applications will be selected on a first come first served basis, subject to approval. No applications will be processed unless this form is completed.
What is an ILM?
An ILM is an Intermediate Labour Market Job Role offered to a young person by an employer lasting up to 7 months, or 13 months (dependant on the young person recruited).
What does this involve?
You will offer a young person a job opportunity for 7/13 months and in return you will receive a grant of up to £5,000 or £10,000 depending on the young person. This grant should be used to supplement the young person’s wages during this period. You will receive the grant in a series of staged payments for the 6/12 month period. In summary the Contract will be for 7/13 months – Grant will be for 6/12 month period.
Taking on a young person
In order to qualify for the ILM Grant Offer you must be willing to employ a person who meets the following criteria:
- Is 16-19 years old (16-21 if they are in a vulnerable group)
- Is a Wirral resident
- Is currently unemployed, or not in education, employment and or training (NEET). This includes 2015/16 school leavers.
For more information please click the links below to the forms.
