15 Year Old With Ni Number

[JeniPeni]

Can a 15 year old (who isn't 16 until December)start applying for a job now that he has received his National Insurance number? Thanks.

[factor-fiction]

He can apply but the normal rules will apply about working
https://www.gov.uk/child-employment/restrictions-on-child-employment

[rockyracoon]

Nothing to stop you applying but don't expect to get a job, not many employers will give work to anyone under 16

[factor-fiction]

Are you talking about evening/weekend work as he will still be in full time education in year 11 (fifth form in old money)

[JeniPeni]

Thanks for that Factor-Fiction.

[DJHawkes]

The last date of the school year is usually around 30th June, after that date if they are 16 they can take paid employment using a national insurance number. Before that they come under the employment of under 16s law and are restricted in hours due to being in full time school.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/life/employment/young_people_and_employment.htm

[JeniPeni]

He is now attending training courses etc away from school (although under the schools supervision); which finds work experience and aides in various different courses and CV creation etc. I was just wondering if he was able to apply for a Christmas job despite being 15 at the moment.

[JeniPeni]

Also forgot to add, we are in Scotland.

[DJHawkes]

he can only work limited hours, if anyone will legitimately employ him, most high street stores won't, what about a family member finding him some hours on a casual basis, in a small shop maybe or a market stall. maybe a farm shop?

[JeniPeni]

Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who owns any of these businesses DJ. We'll have a look out at our local shops that might be looking for evening counter staff or something. Thanks for your suggestions.