Job Start Payment

Social Security Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. We help the people of Scotland by delivering a range of social security payments.

One of the benefits we deliver is the Job Start Payment which helps with the costs of starting a new job. You can apply if you're a young person or care leaver who's both:

been out of work
on certain benefits

To find out more, or apply for any of our benefits, you can phone one of our advisors. For other contact options and support, please see our website.