Jobs for 14 years and upwards

beaglebabe

My son would love a job, but what could he do at the age of 14 ?

I used to babysit when I was that age, but don't you need to be able to do first aid?

If he got a job, what hours could he work ?

Lokolo

Not many hours and there are certain times he can't work. Try local football club? I started programme selling at 15. My friend started at 13/14. But it was quite lucky we got the job as he did want 16+!

Babysitting - not got any friends who have kids?

knithappens

local papers such as the asdvertiser, they advertise from 13 plus, my daughter just signed up as she is 13

**kym**

Hi BB
How about a paper round? Or could he get work as a farm or kitchen hand? Or help on a milk round? More initiative needed, but he could wash cars, mow lawns, or walk dogs for a bit of extra cash.

If he wants to babysit contact Adult Education to see if there are any 1 day first aid courses at a local college - as he's of school age, he wont have to pay and these are often run on a weekend.

For info on hours, see below. HTH. Kym

Young people under 16 are allowed to work for:

• A maximum of two hours on schooldays
• A maximum of two hours on Sundays
• A maximum of five hours (13 - 14 year olds) or eight hours (15 - 16 year olds) on Saturdays
• A maximum of 12 hours per week
  During school holidays they may work for up to five hours (13 - 14 year olds) or eight hours (15 - 16 year olds) on weekdays up to a maximum weekly limit of 25 hours (13 - 14 year olds) or 35 hours (15 - 16 year olds).

Young people under 16 may not work:

• For more than one hour before school
• During school hours
• Before 7:00am or after 7:00 pm
• For more than four hours without taking a break of at least one hour
• Without an employment permit issued by the LEA
• In any industrial setting, e.g. factory, building site etc.
• In any occupations prohibited by local bye-laws or other legislation e.g. pubs, betting shops, or in any work that may be harmful to their health, well-being or education.

The national minimum wage only applies to people aged 18 or over.

Tarry

Paper round? I'm not been "funny" either.

beaglebabe

Thanks for all your input.

I will do some research and nudge him in the right direction.

We already have a dog, so dog walking could be good.

I already employ him at home - he does the family ironing, and is quite good at this. He gets paid per basket.

Kids always need money for something.

Thanks