How it works

You can apply for Job Start Payment to help you with the costs of starting a new job.

You can apply if you're a young person or care leaver who's both:

• been out of work
• on certain benefits

You also need to meet the other requirements explained in the 'Who can apply' section.

You can get a one-off payment of either:

• £319.80
• £511.65 – if you're the main carer of any children