External Support & Resources
Trusted organisations & resources.
Youth Start stays aligned with leading UK institutions and follows strictly all employment regulations and best practice guidance. Below you'll find trusted organisations and resources offering additional guidance, support, and information for young people and employers.
Right to Work & Share Code
HMRC guidance for verifying employee eligibility to work in the UK through online share code generation.
What they offer:
- How to prove your right to work in the UK
- Getting a Share Code for employment verification
- Online share code generation and verification process
- Guidance for employers conducting Right to Work checks
- Documentation requirements and compliance support
Jobcentre Plus
Government employment support service helping job seekers and employers across the UK.
What they offer for young people:
- Job matching and vacancy search support
- Benefits advice and Universal Credit guidance
- Training opportunities and skills development
- Youth Guarantee scheme access for 18-21 year-olds
- Work coaches and personalised employment support
What they offer for employers:
- Recruitment support and access to job seekers
- Advertising vacancies free of charge
- Training grants and employer incentive schemes
- Support with hiring young people and apprentices
UK Minimum Wage
Government guidance on current minimum wage rates and your employment rights regarding pay.
What they offer:
- Current National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates
- Age-specific wage rates and apprentice rates
- Your rights regarding pay and deductions
- How to report underpayment
- Employer obligations and compliance guidance
ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
Government-funded organisation providing free, impartial advice on employment rights and workplace relations.
What they offer for young people:
- Understanding your employment rights and responsibilities
- Guidance on contracts, pay, and working hours
- Support with workplace disputes and grievances
- Information on flexible working and parental rights
- Free helpline and online resources
What they offer for employers:
- Employment law guidance and compliance support
- Best practice HR advice and workplace policies
- Dispute resolution and mediation services
- Flexible working and retention strategies
- Training and workshops on employment relations
National Careers Service
Government-funded careers advice service for adults and young people in England.
What they offer:
- Free, impartial careers advice and guidance
- CV building and interview preparation support
- Job search strategies and labour market information
- Skills assessment and career planning tools
- Telephone, webchat, and face-to-face support
Who it's for:
- Young people exploring career options and seeking guidance
- Job seekers needing CV and interview support
- Anyone seeking professional careers advice
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