Work coaches in Job Centres will make the decision to refer candidates. This will hopefully be a relevant selection so the employer can use their normal recruitment processes to choose the best person. If an employer does not select any of the candidates, more candidates can be referred.
Candidates can be referred to Kickstart placements as soon as they apply for Universal Credit, but their work coach is likely to give priority to those that have been out of work for 3 months or more or those they consider being at higher risk of long-term unemployment.
If the placement provider has selected Atwood Tate’s full recruitment service (level 3) this would include access to qualifying candidates identified by us in addition to those provided directly from the DWP.