20 May 2026

DWP Youth Guarantee Update

Phase One of the Jobs Guarantee provides a fully subsidised 6-month paid job to eligible 18 to 24 year olds who have been on Universal Credit and looking for work for 18 months. Through the scheme, DWP will fund 100% of eligible employment costs for 25 hours a week at the relevant minimum wage for a maximum of 6 months, alongside wraparound support to help participants succeed and move into sustained employment.

Phase One delivery began from April 2026 across six areas, with more than 1,000 young people expected to benefit across Birmingham and Solihull, East Midlands, Greater Manchester, Hertfordshire and Essex, Central and East Scotland, and Southwest and Southeast Wales. Employers interested in providing jobs through the scheme should contact the lead Delivery Partner for their area directly:

Birmingham and Solihull – Catch22 – [email protected]
East Midlands – Ingeus – [email protected]
Greater Manchester – The Growth Company – [email protected]
Hertfordshire and Essex – Reed in Partnership – [email protected]
Central and East Scotland – King’s Trust – [email protected]
Southwest and Southeast Wales – Itec Training Solutions Ltd – [email protected]

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