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Paid Summer Work Placements
Summer Jobs Programme
The Summer Jobs Programme gives young people aged 16–20 the opportunity to take part in a six-week paid work placement during the summer holidays.
The programme is designed to help you build confidence, improve your wellbeing and develop employability skills, while also receiving ongoing support from a dedicated youth worker throughout the programme.
It includes preparation, work experience and ongoing support, helping you feel more ready for the workplace while building your confidence and skills.
To apply through Spiral Skills as a delivery partner, you must be a resident of Lambeth.
What You’ll Take Part In
If you join the programme, you will take part in:
A preparation week
A week to help you get ready for your placement and prepare for the workplace.
Five weeks of paid work experience
You’ll take part in a paid work placement where you can gain real experience and develop new skills.
Regular support from a youth worker
You’ll receive support from a youth worker during your placement to help guide and support you throughout the programme.
A final wrap-up and celebration event
At the end of the programme, all participants will come together for a celebration event to reflect on their experience.
How the programme Works?
Step 1: Apply & Get Registered (March – May)
Register your interest in the Summer Jobs Programme.
Applications will be reviewed to check that you meet the eligibility criteria.
If eligible, you will be asked to complete a short survey and consent form.
Important:
The programme is being delivered as part of a research study, so everyone who registers will take part in the study.
50% of participants will be randomly selected to receive a work placement, while others may be offered additional support or services.
All participants will also be asked to take part in evaluation activities, such as surveys or interviews. Some of these may include voucher incentives as a thank you for taking part.
The programme is delivered across several stages.
Step 2: Selection & Preparation (June)
If you are selected for the programme, you will begin preparing for your placement.
You will take part in:
1:1 meeting with a youth worker
You’ll meet with a youth worker to talk about your career goals and placement preferences.
Right-to-work checks
We will complete the necessary right-to-work checks before your placement begins.
Randomised placement selection
Participants are randomly selected for work placements as part of the programme.
Pre-employment training (25 hours of workshops)
You will take part in workshops designed to prepare you for the workplace, helping you build confidence and develop key employability skills.
Step 4: Start Your Summer Job (July – August)
Participants will begin their paid work experience placement.
During this time, you will take part in:
5 weeks of work experience
5 hours per day, 5 days per week
3 individual check-ins with a youth worker
This is your chance to gain real work experience, build new skills and grow your confidence in the workplace.
Step 3: Preparation Week (July)
Participants will take part in 25 hours of pre-employment workshops delivered by the local delivery partner.
During this week, you will:
Build workplace skills and confidence
Take part in career development activities
Meet programme staff and prepare for your work placement
You will also receive support and regular check-ins from a youth worker throughout the week.
Step 5: Complete the Programme & Celebration
At the end of the programme:
You will complete a final survey about your experience
You will receive a £15 voucher as a thank you for taking part
The programme will finish with a celebration event with other participants
Up to 50% of participants may also be offered additional support or services after the programme.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify, you must:
✔ Be aged 16–20
✔ Be born between 22 May 2006 and 22 May 2010
✔ A resident of Lambeth Borough
✔ Have the right to work in the UK
✔ Be able to take part in 25 hours of employment each week
✔ Not currently work more than 15 hours per week
✔ Be available for at least 5 of the 6 weeks of the programme
✔ Be able to attend the preparation week
✔ Live in an area where the programme is delivered
✔ Not living in the secure estate at the start of the programme
✔ Have proficiency in spoken English
✔ Not currently be charged with a serious offence
✔ Not be studying towards a degree
Young people must also meet at least one additional eligibility factor.
Full eligibility details are shown here.
What past participants say?
Last year, young people who took part in the Summer Jobs Programme gained valuable skills, built their confidence and gained real work experience through placements with organisations such as Money Charity, Baytree, Sapphire Employability, Burger King, Oxfam, Caius House and Fight for Sight.
Just like Emiola, this could be you!
Strong outcomes and lasting impact
By the end of the programme last year:
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