Next Us: Supporting Lambeth NEET Youth (16-24) Into Creative & Digital Careers

Next Us is a year-long programme that aims to support Lambeth residents aged 16 to 24 and not in education, employment or training (NEET) into careers in the Creative and/or Digital sectors.

With 1:1 wraparound support from Creative Link Workers, participants will explore pathways into employment, education and training as well as gain access to paid opportunities including Creative ‘pre-employment’ Bootcamps, guaranteed interviews, internships and work experience placements.

This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Eligibility Criteria:

Lambeth resident
16 to 24 years old
Not in Employment, Education or Training

And fall into one or more of the categories below:

Homeless or at risk of homelessness
Care experienced 
Ex-offender
Carer/ex-carer
Refugee
Involved in Substance Misuse 
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Childcare responsibilities

Creative Bootcamps:

Our pre-employment bootcamps are designed to offer young people the opportunity to gain an insight into a specific creative discipline by working to a creative brief, alongside developing the skills necessary to enter the work of work/education. From visits to talks from industry professionals, to support with developing CVs and/or portfolios, the Creative Bootcamps offers an exciting opportunity to learn more about an area of interest or to be introduced to something completely new.

Creative Bootcamps are a 2 week programme and an incentive to participate is provided at £100 per week.

Creative Taster Days:

This is an opportunity to join a creative/digital organisation for the day to gain an insight into careers and opportunities available within the sectors through talks with industry professionals and the opportunity to work on a creative project to get first-hand experience on what it would be like.

This is a 1 day programme where an incentive to participate is provided at £20 for the day.

Internships:

In January 2025, our 6-month internships will start. From roles such as digital marketing and content creation to podcasting and producing, participants will get the opportunity to work with a variety of organisations and learn new skills to kickstart their creative and/or digital careers.

Guaranteed interviews will be offered to applicants who have attended one of the three Creative Bootcamps.

All internships will be for a minimum of 15 hours a week and paid at London Living Wage (£13.15 p/hr).

Work Experience Placements:

Our 20 hour work experience placements allows participants to get a taste of what it’s like to work in the Creative and/or Digital sector with one of community organisations without having to commit to a long period of time. From working in galleries to creative youth organisations, participants will get the opportunity to see what it’s like to explore an area of work they may not have previously considered.

Guaranteed interviews will be offered to applicants who have attended one of the three Creative Bootcamps.

All work experience opportunities are paid at London Living Wage.

Creative Link Workers:

Will offer 1:1 support to all participant who join the programme. From helping them to develop CVs, apply for jobs or education opportunities, to being there as a point of contact should any concerns arise. Creative Link Workers will be there to support participants throughout every step of their journey.

Additional Support Fund:

We understand that there are a variety of barriers that can prevent young people from accessing opportunities that are available. Therefore, we have set up an additional support fund that will cover things such as childcare and travel costs, access needs, help to purchase ID and more. Should any issues arise, just speak to your Creative Link Worker.

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Current Opportunities

Role: Work placement
Title: Print Making placement
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 20 hours
Opportunities available: 2
HAUSPRINT is a group of artists, specialist teachers and printmaking experts in south London, dedicated to investigating and teaching about all things print.
They are looking for someone who is interested in learning about printmaking, creative art practice and what it’s like to work in a creative studio.
Key responsibilities:
- Creative Practice
- Technical duties
- Administration duties
To find out more and how to apply – Hausprint Work Placement
Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025
Role: Work placement
Title: Marketing and Communication Assistant
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 20 hours
Opportunities available: 1
The Brixton BID delivers a number of initiatives to benefit the local business community under the main themes: Enhanced Environment, Safer Day & Night, Better Business and Distinctive Destination.
The purpose for the job is to support a robust marketing & comms delivery, look after the Digital Marketing and Communication function of Brixton BID including across our website, social media, and newsletter platforms.
The role is flexible and can be fitted around the applicant’s ambitions. The role can focus on:
- Event Management
- Marketing & Comms
- Social Media Content Creation
- Design of print and digital collateral
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Jessica Dyer at jessica.dyer@brixtonbid.co.uk.
Your cover letter should be no more than half a page and should include:
- What you hope to learn
- What you would like to do next
To find out more about the role – Brixton BID Marketing and Communications work placement.
Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025
Role: Work placement
Title: Social Media placement
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Hours: 20 hours
Opportunities available: 1
The Brixton BID delivers a number of initiatives to benefit the local business community under the main themes: Enhanced Environment, Safer Day & Night, Better Business and Distinctive Destination.
The purpose for the job is to provide social media support, which feeds into theMarketing and Communication function of Brixton BID. Assist with daily marketing
activities and the development and delivery of our marketing and media strategy through social media.
Key responsibilities:
- Support to implement social media strategy
- Brand consistency across social media
- Content creation
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Jessica Dyer at jessica.dyer@brixtonbid.co.uk.
Your cover letter should be no more than half a page and should include:
- What you hope to learn
- What you would like to do next
To find out more about the role – Brixton BID Social Media work placement.

Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025