Jobs and Money

Children, Young People and employment

There are special laws around employing children and young people before they reach school leaving age. You can find out where you stand by:

• Visting the City of York Council's website on children and employment
• Reading national guidance on the employment of children and young people

Reduce your childcare bills

There are lots of different ways you can get support to reduce your childcare costs. Take a look at our childcare costs section. Also the Daycare Trust have produced a great online guide to find out what you are entitled to. If you would like to talk to someone about what support might be available please contact the York Family Information Service.

Working in Early Years—it's not just child's play!

Working with Children in York offers a huge range of exciting and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate about making a difference. There are many types of career opportunities available, there is a job for you no matter what your interests, skills or qualifications.

Family Finances

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) have produced a parent's guide to money. If you are a prospective parent your midwife should give you a paper copy of the guide between 3 and 6 months of your pregnancy. You can access an online version of the guide through the FSA wesbite. The website has online calculators to help you work out where you stand with:

• Budgeting and baby
• Raising a child
• Child Trust Fund and Savings
• Debt
• Returning to Work
• Tax Credits

If you are a customer of Jobcentre Plus you can get a personalised return to work calculation to help you see how going back to work will make a difference to your finances. For more informaiton contact your local Jobcentre Plus.

Aged 13 - 19?

Thinking about your next move? Wanting to know more about starting a career or finding the right course for you. The futures4me website has lots of useful information to help you make that next step.

Crossroads Project

Are you at a crossroads in your life? Not sure what to do next? Then the Crossroads Project could be for you!

One Space Money Survival Kit

The One Space’s Money Survival Kit is a comprehensive guide to help single parents make the most of their income and spending.

Lone parents often have complex financial problems that reflect the difficulties they may be facing in other areas of their lives, including: difficulties with debt, housing, benefits, low pay, tax credits, insecure jobs, childcare costs, CSA and health issues.

Homelessness

If you're a young person then the Young People's Survival Guide has lots of useful information about housing and homelessness. City of York Council also have information on their website around being homeless and finding housing. Search the Service Directory for information about homelessness.