Bristol-based financial planning firms 4 Financial Planning and Ovation Finance collaborated to hire a graduate claiming universal credits in a positive story for the businesses and the candidate.
Else (pictured) applied for a placement from the government Kickstarter Scheme, an initiative to help businesses employ individuals claiming universal credits. The department for work and pensions (DWP) pay their wages for 25 hours a week for 6 months. "It does not cost the employer anything," Else said. "They even pay a grant of £1,500 to cover set up costs." "I met with several people and was fortunate to be contacted by Phoebe James. Phoebe had recently graduated with a good degree in psychology but was paying the bills by doing some office cleaning jobs while she looked for a suit...
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