Job For A 15 Year Old

[Kenyaxo]

I'm a 15 year old, will be 16 in September. I'm looking for a job on the weekends, I know I'm not yet legally old enough to have a job with big companies but maybe look into some smaller places that may offer me a job.
Anyone know of anywhere that would possibly take me on? Thanks

[SirOracle]

You don't say where you are from,but maybe try supermarkets or other shops in your area.

[Kenyaxo]

Sorry, forgot to say, I'm from Newport in South Wales

[ummmm]

Try care homes.

[woofgang]

Employment law is largely the same regardless of the size of the company.

[factor-fiction]

It's worth reading this guidance on how many hours you can work.
https://www.gov.uk/child-employment/restrictions-on-child-employment

You can do paper rounds- that's the most common job I expect. If you want shop work you'll have to try handing your CV in at the local shops, but there will be restrictions. You can also try market traders. But your best bet is to try to get something through contacts of friends and family

[ummmm]

My son has a paper round and earns £45 a week.

My uncle, a landlord, has employed the kids as glass collectors.

[Peaspeculiars]

Kenyaxo - you could try local kennels and cattery's
or you could also try local leisure centre's - they can be fantastic for someone your age as once you get a foot in the door and show willing to have a go at the various roles on offer, as soon as you turn 16 they will more than likely offer you training such as life guarding or sports coaching for free - great for your CV when/ if applying to uni.
How about contacting local childrens indoor play areas - they have a high turn over of staff (generally) as staff start, stay for a year or so, then go off to uni or college - so they will probably have a job for you.

What you need to think of is what kind of job do you want? Do you want to work with the public? Or Kids? or sport? then google local business's with your key words and drop by with a CV and a smile - be enthusiastic and polite to prospective employers you meet - you'd be amazed how much of a difference that makes, especially as your CV will be understandably a bit thin to start with.
Good Luck! :-)

[Kenyaxo]

Thank you everybody for your help. Going to draw up a cv tomorrow:)

[Peaspeculiars]

Good luck and let us know how you get on? :o}