For those who have a past or current conviction and are interested in becoming self-employed, Rift SE has been awarded funding to support ex-offenders looking to become self-employed. In addition many construction workers/contractors are hired on a self-employed basis, accordingly Rift are able to provide support to navigate through the implications of being a self-employed worker.

  The level of support will include:-

• An initial consultation with a Business Start- Up Manager to provide advice, direction and practical support
• A work book (accredited by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) to complete with content input by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
• Support with the establishment of the self-employment business with HMRC
• Practical support throughout the first year of trading including:
• Start-up loans and sources of funding
• Marketing and branding
• Business cards
• Website development
• Accounting and payroll services
• Advertising
• Completion of the first Self-Assessment tax return at the end of the first year of trading

To self-refer to this opportunity by clicking 'I want to go', you must meet this criteria:

• Be in receipt of Universal Credit
• Be resident in Haringey

Next steps:  

Once you submit the 'I want to go' request, your work coach will be informed and will be in contact with more information.