The Community Housing Group (TCHG) is proud to be one of 59 organisations utilising government funding to create job placements for 16-24 year olds across England and Wales.

Kidderminster based TCHG is part of the Kickstart Housing Partnership led by Clarion Housing Group, the UK’s largest provider of affordable housing. The consortium secured approximately £6m in government funding that will create over 800 new Kickstart roles where the government pays 100% of the national minimum wage for a six-month work placement.

Following the success of this initial bid, further applications for funding to support additional job placements will be made. By the end of the programme the aim is to have delivered more than 1,000 placements, making a real difference to young people nationwide.

TCHG will provide Kickstart placements across its different service areas, including grounds maintenance, staff training, care & support and construction.

Kickstart roles will be available for people aged 16-24, living in England or Wales and on Universal Credit.

Clare Miller, Chief Executive, Clarion Housing Group, said: “The Kickstart Scheme is a very welcome initiative, helping young people to access opportunities and fulfil their potential. It is a great example of government and the housing sector working together to meet the challenges we all face as we recover from the pandemic.” 

Matt Cooney, Group Chief Executive, The Community Housing Group, said: “We recognise the devastating impact Covid-19 is having on young people with unemployment.  As one of the largest employers in the Wyre Forest and a social landlord with almost 6000 homes across the district, we’re delighted to play our part in Kickstart and providing job placement opportunities for young people in Wyre Forest”.