To give an individual returning to work, or a youth starting out, the opportunity to prove themselves before employing them full-time.
Volunteer Parachute Positions
Why a Parachute
Position?
9 hours’ work per week, in a rotation to suit, with £100 expenses paid at the end of every week. Here’s why it works for employers and job seekers alike.
- 9 hrs per week
- £100 expenses per week
- 3-month revolving position
For employers
Why would you offer a Parachute Position for only 9 hours’ work per week?
01 02 Only required for a short-term position.
03 To fill a holiday job period.
04 You would prefer a more experienced person, but can only offer short hours or occasional days.
05 To offer a senior role on a part-time basis.
06 You require a number of people, covering a number of positions, but only for a specific upcoming event.
07 You require someone to fill in for a maternity leave period only.
08 You need someone capable to cover a more senior role during your own or a senior colleague’s absence.
09 You are looking to fill basic start-up positions, warehouse duties, shelf-filling roles, general cleaning or odd-job positions — short-term only.
Advantages
Advantages of using Volunteer Parachute Candidates
- No National Insurance
- No tax
- No payroll
- Expenses only of £100 per week
- To experience a person’s suitability before offering a permanent contract.
- To cover for absence.
- Short-term position with set hours to suit.
- No long-term commitment.
For job seekers
Looking for a
Parachute Position?
- Youths happy to trial different placements, after-hours clearing up or cleaning tasks, or early morning packing, distribution or repetitive work.
- Parents and carers returning to work, with suitable set hours, to continue family life and school runs.
- Veterans or disabled people looking for occasional reception duties, telephone work or accountancy roles, where abilities and skills are valued above age or disability.
- Weekend shop assistant work.
- Evening work in pubs or restaurants.
What will £100 expenses cover?
£100per week
- iHelp to upgrade qualifications or start basic certification.
- iiHelp with uniform or suitable attire for new positions.
- iiiHelp towards travel: bus or train fares, parking, car parks or congestion charges.
Overall
This is an opportunity to commence work with short set hours to suit, in a new role, gaining experience and proving your worth and commitment to an employer, whilst improving your CV and positioning yourself above other applicants.