Scotland - Get Job Start Payment

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Get Job Start Payment, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
2. The applicant has to click “Start Now” to start the application.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
4. Next the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Review the application and click “Submit”
6. Th fee for this procedure is free of cost.
7. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
8. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
9. The applicant can check the status of the application by simply logging in.
10. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 days or per the timeline the respective department authority advised.

Apply by Mail

1. To Get Job Start Payment, the applicant has to mail the application to the Social Security office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the Social Security office.
7. The mailing address is given in the “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page.
8. The fee for this procedure is free of cost.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
11. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
12. Once the authority approves the application, an email will be sent concerning the confirmation of the grant.
13. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply By Phone

1. To Get Job Start Payment, the applicant has to call Social Security Office - 0800 182 2222
2. Then the applicant has to provide the details as requested by the authority.
3. The details are mentioned in the Required Information section of this page.
4. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
5. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
6. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
7. Once the authority approves the application, an email will be sent concerning the confirmation of the grant.
8. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application form link
• Proof of identity: This could be a valid passport or driving license.
• Proof of National Insurance Number: This could be a letter from HM Revenue and Customs or a National Insurance card.
• Proof of job offer: You will need to provide evidence of a job offer, such as a letter from your employer.
• Proof of benefits: If you are currently receiving benefits, you will need to provide evidence of this, such as a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions or a current benefit statement.

Office Locations & Contacts

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Job Start Payment
PO Box 10315
Dundee
DD1 9GP
For prepaid paper envelope - 0800 182 2222
Contact details link

Eligibility

The applicant can apply for Job Start Payment as:

• A young person
• A care leaver

Use the following link to know more about eligibility link

Fees

• The fee for this application process is free of cost.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 7- 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Town
• County
• Country Postcode
• Email
• Telephone
• National Insurance number
• Bank, credit union or building society account details
• Details of partner, their name and date of birth
• details of any children you have or care for

Need for the Document

• Job Start Payment is a payment to help young people in Scotland who are on certain benefits to meet the costs of starting a new job - for example, travel and clothing costs.
• Job Start Payment is paid by Social Security Scotland. The applicant doesn’t have to pay it back.

Information which might help

• Job Start Payment is a one-off payment of £294.70 or £471.50. The higher rate is paid if you're responsible for a child.

For More Information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Enter other uses of the document/certificate.

External Links

Link

Others

The purpose of this payment is to help you with the costs of starting a new job. You could use it for things like:

• Travel costs, such as a bus or train pass
• Lunches
• New clothes or a uniform
• Childcare