Government Incentives Available

£3,000

For hiring 18–24-year-olds who have been on Universal Credit for over 6 months

£2,000

For SMEs hiring apprentices aged 16–24

£2,000

For foundation apprentices aged 16-21

£1,000

For hiring apprentices aged 16–18

0%

No employer National Insurance for apprentices under 25

  • Incentives can be combined (subject to eligibility)

Pay £0 Employer National Insurance on Apprentices Under 25

When you hire an apprentice under the age of 25, you don’t pay employer National Insurance contributions on their earnings (up to the relevant threshold).

That means you can reduce your wage costs significantly while still growing your team.

Use our calculator to see how much your business can save on National Insurance Contributions when employing apprentices under 25.

Adult Care Apprentice

Simple, Supported Process

Hire

Bring in an apprentice or young employee

Get Funding

Access available government incentives

Save

Reduce costs with funding and NI savings

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Benefits for Your Business

Lower employment costs

No NI for eligible young employees

Training can be fully funded

Build your future workforce

Reduce skills gaps

Additional Funding & Support

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  • 1

    Free recruitment support

    Completely free recruitment support with Connect2Care.

  • 2

    Training costs covered

    Full training costs covered for eligible under-25s.

  • 3

    Bursary available

    £3,000 bursary for care leavers

We Can Help You Recruit Too

We don’t just help you access funding – we can support you from start to finish. Our free recruitment service helps you find the right apprentice, and we continue to support you with training and development once they’re in place.

From sourcing candidates to getting them started and trained, we make the whole process simple for your business.

Get the Full Incentive Breakdown

Find out exactly how much you could save on National Insurance and training costs. Our quick, easy guide breaks down the incentives available to you – and how to start benefiting straight away.

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We Make It Simple

With new funding, changing rules, and different timelines, it’s not always clear what you can claim.

That’s where we come in.

At Connect2Care, we make it simple – helping you access the incentives available and make apprenticeships work for your business.

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