Guaranteed jobs for 90,000 young people across Great Britain
The Jobs Guarantee scheme is being extended across Great Britain. People aged 18 to 24 who claim Universal Credit and are looking for work will be guaranteed a fully funded six-month job.
Author: Thames Compass editorial teamPublished: 2 min read
The UK government announced on 14 November 2026 that the Jobs Guarantee scheme will be extended to all areas of England, Scotland and Wales. According to a statement from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the scheme aims to help more than 90,000 young people into work by March 2029. It previously operated in six areas with some of the highest levels of youth unemployment.
How the scheme works
The scheme is open to people aged 18 to 24 who claim Universal Credit and are looking for work. A Work Coach refers them to a local delivery partner. The partner gets to know their skills and matches them with a suitable job. Before starting, participants receive preparation covering confidence, interview skills and help with CVs.
The government funds up to 25 paid hours of work a week for six months, at the relevant minimum wage. The statement says more than 400 employers have already backed the scheme.
Changes from April 2027
From April 2027, young people will be able to access a guaranteed job after 12 months without work, rather than 18 as at present. Young people receiving the health element of Universal Credit will be able to take part on a voluntary basis. The government first announced this change in September.
The scheme forms part of a wider package of support for young people worth £2.5 billion. It is intended to support almost one million young people and create 500,000 opportunities. The statement also refers to the government's forthcoming response to Alan Milburn's review into the causes of rising numbers of young people who are not in education, employment or training.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said that the longer someone is out of work, the harder it becomes to return to it.
What this means for you
The scheme is for people aged 18 to 24 who claim Universal Credit and are looking for work. Young people living in the UK who meet these conditions may apply. The statement does not set out eligibility rules for other groups, so anyone unsure should ask their Work Coach.
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