WORKING NORTH AYRSHIRE Are you ready to make your next move? Whether you’re looking to get back into work, start work for the first time or take the next step on the career ladder, we can support you. We have already helped hundreds of people into work and have a wide range of services, practical advice and supportive solutions available to help you do it too. This brochure highlights the wide range of support and services that are available in North Ayrshire to help you with your next move. Information is provided on each service, type of support available and how to contact them.

If you require any further information on any of these programmes, please contact:

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www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/employability “This experience Key Worker Support has been amazing, Key workers provide one-to-one support to it has really lifted my assist participants back into employment. A spirits with all the help personalised package of support that will address and support I have been underlying barriers to work, provide access to work given. It has made me placements, support with job applications, CVs and interview techniques, and provide industry excited about my future.” specific training will be provided. The key worker will support a participant at all stages of their journey and for 26 weeks after they have made a positive progression. The following key worker services are available: All age service: Ceis Ayrshire 01294 322707 07951018721 [email protected] Young people leaving care: 01294 602527 [email protected] Employability Hubs in North Ayrshire Employability Hubs provide a one-stop-shop approach to employability support in North “My time at the Ayrshire. Key workers will provide a personalised package of support to allow participants to Employability progress to employment, education or training. Hubs has been This service is open to all ages, as follows: invaluable. Ardrossan: I received one-to-one 01294 485320 support to gain [email protected] employment” Irvine (Fullarton Community Hub): 01294 278207 [email protected] Kilbirnie: 01505 681228 [email protected] Kilwinning: [email protected] Largs: [email protected] Stevenston: 01294 464834 [email protected] “The atmosphere is relaxed Equal – Supported Employment for and friendly and I enjoy Additional Support Needs learning through tasks Through our dedicated supported employment which are fun and different. team we support those with disabilities or long-term health conditions into employment My Advisor is great and it makes and remain a continuous support during their me feel better to know I have employment. The team can also help employers someone there who will help me create an environment where a person with when I really need it.” disabilities can work effectively. For further information: 01294 322976 [email protected] Help to Overcome Health Barriers to “I wasn’t sure I could Work (SALUS) return to work after This is a dedicated team who deliver clinical being unemployed interventions to people with mild to moderate for so long but the health issues that are preventing them returning services that have to employment. A case manager will co-ordinate been available such as treatments which may include counselling, counselling, hypnosis, physiotherapy, Bowen therapy or hypnotherapy. training and access to For further information: other groups means [email protected] that I am ready to be in employment again.” “The team Justice Employment Mentors were here Dedicated to helping people who are or have been purely to involved with the justice system to make more of their lives. The programme addresses offending provide help, behaviours and helps shape a more positive future not to judge my for participants by engaging them in education, circumstances training or employment. which was very comforting. I got For further information: 01294 608900 help to update my [email protected] CV and with travel to get me back into work, I am so glad I got in touch.” Modern Apprenticeships “My modern Learning on the job and working towards apprenticeship an industry qualification with a Modern has been great! Apprenticeship helps develop the workforce of I’ve gained a new the future. The North Ayrshire Apprenticeship qualification, tonnes of programme recruits around 50 young people experience and much for various positions across the Council. Annual more confidence.” recruitment usually starts in Spring. For further information: 01294 324940 [email protected] “I’m just so Skills for Life grateful for the This programme supports lone parents back into opportunity work by providing a temporary 26 week mentored position within North Ayrshire Council. After a six you have week pre-employment course at Ayrshire College given me to be participants are placed across various council me again and services. The programme runs on a six monthly cycle and recruits 20 participants per cycle. it feels great.” For further information: 01294 324948 [email protected] Employability for English Speakers of other Languages Intensive support to help English Speakers of other Languages resettled in North Ayrshire to access training, education, employment opportunities. The programme offers employment preparation “They provided me workshops, help with CV’s and interview skills and with the support work experience opportunities. and help I needed, Further information: from some really nice [email protected] and helpful staff. I felt supported throughout.” “I feel like I We Work for Families now have a This initiative supports low incomed families. The aim, is to empower families to make positive purpose in life. changes in their lives and help them consider It really amazes me employment, education or training as a realistic how far I’ve come option. Referrals to the programme are received in the last year and directly from Health Visitors. Employed parents on the things I have low income may also be eligible for support from done that I never this programme. thought I would For further information: manage before.” 01294 608952 [email protected] Positive Steps “The staff helped This is a programme to help develop practical me explore work experience and gain accredited qualifications my skills and through volunteering. Delivered in partnership with Scottish Fire and Rescue service. strengths and the volunteering For further information: with The Fire 01294 443044 Service really helped [email protected] to increase my confidence in my abilities.” WorkingNorthAyrshire www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/employability