Youth Employment Scheme
Employer:London Borough of Newham
Reference:YT50018A
Published:May 29th, 2009
Closing date:June 26th, 2009 23:30
Working pattern:Full Time, Temporary position
Hours:36 hours per week
Salary:£180 per week
CRB check:no
Location:Various within Newham
Say YES to Newham YES
The Scheme –
The council’s Youth Employment Scheme provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and obtain a greater chance of gaining permanent employment with Newham Council.
What WE want
Newham Council is looking for young people aged 16 to 17 (or to 18 if you are disabled) on or before 31st August 2009, who live in Newham to join our Youth Employment Scheme starting in September.
You do not need special skills, work experience or qualifications.
But you do need to be ready and willing to:-
• Learn and develop your skills.
• Work to your full potential.
• Be a good team member.
• Deliver the best possible service to the people and communities of Newham.
What we offer YOU
Newham YES offers trainees:
• A two year training contract.
• A generous training allowance (£180 per week, pay award pending).
• Work-based qualification, leading to an apprenticeship.
• A chance to add to and develop your skills.
• Invaluable work experience at Newham Council.
The Opportunities
We are anticipating offering up to forty placements across the council, working towards a variety of qualifications but mainly in:-
• Business administration NVQ Level 2
Details of placements will be available at the briefing session
Disabled Applicants
We positively welcome applications from disabled people who are under-represented in all areas of the council. Support in completing applications, for disabled applicants, can be obtained from First Line Supported Employment Agency on 020 8430 2070, ask for Malcolm Finn.
Please note that Newham Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for all disabled applicants who meet the the minimum interview criteria. The Next Step –
To book a place on the Briefing Sessions please email
(please put YES Briefing in subject line).
To apply go online to www.newham.gov.uk/yes
or you can contact our Recruitment Team on 020 8430 2190 (24 hr answerphone)
or email:
For an informal discussion about the scheme please call Desmond or Geoff on 020 3373 8730.
Closing date for applications: 26th June 2009.
Initial Assessments: w/c 13th July 2009.
Second Assessments: w/c 27th July 2009.
Interviews: w/c 10th August 2009.
Please quote ref: YT50018A
To help you find out more about
the scheme, we have arranged two Briefing Sessions.
YES Briefing Sessions:
Monday 15th June 2009.
Venue: Old Town Hall,
Stratford
Time: 2.00-3.00pm
Tuesday 16th June 2009.
Venue: Newham Town
Hall, East Ham
Time: 6.30-7.30pm
Regulation 29 of the Employment Equality
(Age) Regulations 2006 permits positive
action in circumstances (such as this
scheme), as this age range is currently
under-represented in the workforce.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
Equal Opportunities
The London Borough of Newham recognises that everyone in Newham has the right to play a full part in the life of the borough. This means that everyone should have equal access to council services, job opportunities and to having their voices heard.
It is the council’s position that everyone should be treated fairly, without discrimination and with respect of their human rights, regardless of their gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, HIV status, religion, national or social origin or class.
