ESF projects cannot refer ESF participants to apply for a Kickstart Scheme vacancy, as they will not have direct access to them. DWP Work Coaches can identify claimants and invite them to apply for a Kickstart Scheme vacancy. In response to feedback from stakeholders and delivery partners, the ESF Managing Authority has reconsidered the policy position and has identified an approach where an individual employed through Kickstart can be eligible to receive ESF support. The ESF Managing Authority recognises that individuals’ needs are wide and varied and some may need more intensive support than others. For these individuals, whose support needs have been identified as being above and beyond the support provided by the employer, ESF funded provision can be used to fund that additional support as part of the overall package of support provided to the individual. It must be clear what these additional needs are and there must be no duplication of the support provided through the Kickstart grant. The full guidance can be found here.