Guernsey : Youth Mobility Scheme

Organization : Housing Department
Type of Facility : Youth Mobility Scheme
Country: Guernsey

Website : https://gov.gg/

Youth Mobility Scheme :

The Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) allows young persons between the ages of 18 and 30 to take temporary employment both in the UK and the Bailiwick.

Related : Work Permits For Non-EEA Nationals Guernsey : www.statusin.org/8823.html

Eligibility:
Nationals of
** Australia
** Canada
** Japan
** New Zealand

also:
** British Overseas Citizens;
** British Overseas Territories Citizens; and
** British Nationals (Overseas);

qualify under the scheme.

Where do I apply? :
If you hold one of the above nationalities and you wish to participate in the scheme you must be outside of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. You must apply for an entry clearance at a United Kingdom entry clearance post authorised to accept such applications. You will need to provide evidence that you have at least £1600 at your disposal.

Applications will not be accepted if you are in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

Period of Stay:
This will be for a maximum period of 2 years but you may work throughout this period if you wish. No extension of stay will be permitted, switching to another category is also not permitted.

Dependants:
Not permitted

Permitted employment:
You will be free to do whatever work you like except for the exceptions outlined below.

Exceptions:
The scheme does not permit you to take employment as a professional sportsperson (including as a sports coach) or as a doctor in training; self employment is only allowed if you do not own permanent premises from which you are doing business, the total value of the equipment you use in the business does not exceed £5000 and you have no employees.

Further information on the Youth Mobility Scheme :
More detailed information can be obtained from the United Kingdom Border Agency Youth Mobility Scheme webpage

Other Bailiwick legislation:
There are restrictions which apply under laws, other than the Immigration Act, which apply in the separate Islands of the Bailiwick.

In Guernsey, strict controls exist over the occupation of housing, further information should be obtained from the States Housing Authority, Sir Charles Frossard House, La Charroterie, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1FH, Tel: 01481 717000, Fax: 01481 713976.

In Sark there are also laws which restrict the occupation of certain dwellings, further information should be obtained from The Seneschal, Tel: 01481 832993, Fax: 01481 832994.

In Alderney there are separate laws dealing with employment there, further information should be obtained from, The States of Alderney, Employment Permits Clerk, Alderney GY9 3AA, Tel: 01481 823064, Fax: 01481 824447.

Important:
Prior entry clearance is mandatory, it must therefore be obtained before you travel.

Extra Care Housing :
** There are two Extra Care Housing schemes managed by the Department: La Nouvelle Maraitaine, Vale; and Le Grand Courtil, St Martin.

** They’re for people aged 18 and over who need care and support staff on hand. The Schemes have self-contained one and two bed apartments, some of which are available under the Partial Ownership Scheme, and some which are available for rent.

** The Schemes also have communal facilities like restaurants, lounges, hairdressers, assisted bathing, lifts to all floors, and a staff call system. That means residents can socialise with friends and family, either in their flats or in the shared spaces. Extra Care Housing is about providing a community within a community.

** Extra Care Housing is designed to help people live as independently as possible, with the confidence of being in a safe environment with a flexible, tailored package of care and support offered by trained staff.

** Housing 21 operate an Extra Care Housing Scheme at Rosaire Court, St Peter Port. For more information on that Scheme please contact Sandie White on 739820 or sandie.white@housing21.co.uk.

Housing Department:
Sir Charles Frossard House,
La Charroterie, St Peter Port,
GY1 1FH, Guernsey

Tel: 44 1481 717000
Email: housing AT gov.gg