Steps to Work - Step Two
Step two offers a wide range of assistance to help you find and remain in work. Everyone on Step two will recieve £15.38 each week and your benefits will not be affected by taking part in Steps to Work
On Step Two you will be able to have more intensive one-to-one support if you have particular difficulties in finding or keeping a job. Additional specialist support may also be available for anyone who is interested in developing their skills in the music industry.
Opportunities available on Step two include:
Back to Work
This normally lasts up to 13 weeks and can consist of work experience as well as the opportunity to do a short course.
Essential Skills Training
This element can last up to a maxium of 26 weeks and focuses on improving your skills in reading, writing or number work as well as helping you to get a qualification whilst gaining experience in the workplace. You will recieve an extra £10 per week and a £100 bonus when you achieve your qualification(s).
Qualifications
This will give you the opportunity to undertake a first full NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) at Level 2 over 52 weeks from occupational areas where there is a demand for skills to fill job vacancies.
You may also have the opportunity to finish an NVQ if you already have a number of units. If English is not your first language, you may have the opportunity to do a qualification which will improve your job related language skills. You will also be provided with a work experience placement which will last up to a maxium of 26 weeks.
Self-Employment (Test trading)
For those interested in setting up their own business, this provides the opportunity for up to 26 weeks Self Employment `Test trading' (that is a period to try out your own business idea) with support and guidance from an organisation experienced in self - employment issues. Test trading is only available to those in receipt of benefits.
Employer Subsidy
If you have the opportunity of a job while you are on Steps to Work we may be able to offer the employer a subsidy for the first 26 weeks of your employment.