Supporting Families
Supporting Families gives parents every chance to raise their family income and reduce poverty. This is achieved by creating a pathway for future opportunities around upskilling and employment based on what individuals need to overcome barriers they face.
The target group is parents with a child in nursery transition to P1 or starting P1 and referrals come via schools.
Supported Employment
Supported Employment is for individuals who are aged 16+, have an additional learning need, and who are not currently in training, education or employment. Individuals are supported on a one-to-one basis by a key worker who helps them to develop a personal action plan aimed at breaking down barriers and progressing into employment – goals could be to independently travel, increase confidence and social interaction, or gain work experience.
To find out more contact South Lanarkshire Works on 0141 584 2911 or email employability@southlanarkshire.gov.uk.
Aspire Works
Aspire Works is aimed at young people who are about to leave school, or have just left school, to explore employment, education, or personal development. Participants are supported by a key worker who will assist with creating an action plan and provide support towards achieving set goals.
To find out more contact South Lanarkshire Works on 0141 584 2911 or email employability@southlanarkshire.gov.uk.
The Wise Group: Relational Mentoring
Relational Mentoring supports vulnerable family households to move them onto a positive journey out of child poverty.
The Relational Mentoring approach provides one-to-one support to better understand the wider needs of the household and address them to break down barriers and achieve positive progress. This may include support for skills, employability, community justice, and home energy.
For more information, visit their web page https://www.rms-thewisegroup.co.uk or email relationalmentoringscotland@thewisegroup.co.uk.
Routes to Work South
Routes to Work South have a variety of programmes and support to help you depending on where you are on your journey. Visit https://www.southlanarkshirejobs.org.uk/, email info@rtws.org, or call 0800 731 044.
What I Need in Life (WIN)
A Community Wellbeing Advisor (CWA) will offer you personalised non-clinical support to help you overcome complicated barriers, reduce isolation, build trust, and empower you to take positive steps to achieve long-term change.
Impact Training Programme
Aimed at young people aged 16-19, the programme aims to provide learners with employability skills and work experience to support them in the world of work. The programme consists of two weeks of employability skills training and up to six weeks on a work placement.
Making it Work for Parents
Individually tailored service to help parents to progress in their employability journey regardless of their stage of work readiness. A range of support is available with an allocated key worker such as financial advice, CV writing, personal development, or health interventions.
Many of the above services and projects can also help you when you are ready to start looking for work.
If you are at this stage, exploring employment options, and would like help with things such as CV writing and interview skills, start with Routes to Work South: visit https://www.southlanarkshirejobs.org.uk, email info@rtws.org, or call 0800 731 044.
Contact Routes to Work South if you want support with career progression, training or upskilling. Visit https://www.southlanarkshirejobs.org.uk/, email info@rtws.org, or call 0800 731 044.
Use a benefits calculator to find out what support you are entitled to: https://www.mygov.scot/benefit-calculators
The Scottish Government website lists a range of resources and organisations to help you with employment, money advice, fuel and the cost of living: https://costofliving.campaign.gov.scot/?utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=shorturl&utm_campaign=costoflivingsupport
Money Matters
Free, confidential advice on benefits and debt to anyone living in South Lanarkshire or who works for South Lanarkshire Council.
Visit them online: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200150/managing_your_money/1850/money_matters_advice_service_-_how_we_can_help
For food or fuel emergencies: call on 0300 029 0041.
South Lanarkshire College
Browse training and courses to learn new skills to take your career to the next level: https://www.slc.ac.uk/#