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North Ayrshire’s Employability Pipeline
It is widely thought that for many people there are various “stages” which require to be followed to enable people to increase their chances of gaining
employment. This encompasses a multi-agency approach and can be in many instances, a journey for a person who is supported every step of the way. It
is the combination of this approach that enables people to make choices to fit their individual circumstances and lifestyle. Some people will move from
start to the finish of the pipeline and some will miss out certain steps, the key is that the services are easy to access and allows for progression. There are
5 stages in the pipeline process:
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Referral/Engagement: A person referred to a stage 1 intervention may require some 1:1 support before feeling ready to progress on to any group setting. Stage 1 interventions focus on increasing a person’s ability to engage with personal development interventions at a pace which is comfortable to them.
Barrier Removal: People can progress directly to a stage 2 programme straight from school or if they are happy interacting in group activities but require to address issues regarding self-confidence, working as part of a team or other areas of concern such as timekeeping or attendance. Most Stage 2 programmes offer some kind of accreditation but in some instances this is an optional part of a programme.
Vocational Activity: These activities and programmes have a specific employability focus – either based around development generic and/or specialist employability skills. Stage 3 programmes are designed for people who need to build and develop their general employability skills, gain workplace experience and are close to seeking employment.
Employer Engagement: People at Stage 4 are ready to seek employment and require support to allow them to do this. Some stage 4 providers of the pipeline may offer financial support to the person. The employer is supported by funding to allow them to cover a proportion of the salary costs for the young person. In many instances, Stage 4 programmes provide support to allow a person to access training opportunities, for example, at College or Modern Apprenticeships.
In work/Aftercare: Support is offered to a person who has entered employment to allow them to sustain employment and access relevant agencies.
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Employability Hubs
North Ayrshire Council & Partner organisations are jointly supporting all stages of the pipeline through the Employability Hub
initiative.
The Objectives of the Employability hubs are as follows:
Focal point for engaging with local people in their communities, developing effective employment support to those with
high priority needs to gain employment.
Improve participant’s digital skills & uptake of online services such as Universal Credit.
Increased self-help and independence of targeted individuals
Support for people to access Welfare Reform Systems & provision of community learning.
To promote cross-departmental & joint agency approaches to the delivery of services for employment.
Tackling poverty by income maximization, debt & money advice.
What organisations are involved at the Hub?
North Ayrshire Council’s Employability & Skills Team
North Ayrshire Council’s Participation & Empowerment Team
North Ayrshire Council’s Welfare Reform Team (Housing/Debt/Benefit Advice)
Skills Development Scotland (SDS)
Community Enterprise in Scotland (CEIS)
Money Matters
Community Led Action Support Project (CLASP)
North Ayrshire Citizens Advice Service (NACAS)
Ayrshire College
Community Housing Action Project (CHAP)
The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT)
Business Gateway
SAMH
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Skills Development Scotland
(SDS)
My World Of Work
North Ayrshire Citizens Advice
Bureau
The Ayrshire Community Trust
The Wise Group
NAC Through Care Support
Employability Hubs
NAC-Activity Agreements The Lennox Partnership/We are
Working Families NAC-Community Mentoring
Programme
Graduate Programme
Modern Apprenticeships NAC.
Modern Apprenticeships External
CEIS/Aftercare
Business Gateway
Employability Hubs
Skills Development Scotland
Essentials Plus
Impacts Arts
Skills Development Scotland
(SDS)
Princes Trust
Rathbone
CEIS/ SALUS
WEA/ESOL
Galloway Training
The Ayrshire Community Trust
The Lennox
Partnership/NAC/Strive
CEIS/Case Management
Momentum Skills
Enable Scotland
Employability Hubs
Street League
DWP Programmes
Venture Trust
NAC-Activity Agreements
Springboard
Action for Children
DWP Programmes
The Wise Group
Street League
Learn Direct
Employability Hubs
Galloway Training
Ayrshire College
Skills Development Scotland
(SDS)
Impact Arts/Creative Pathways
Rathbone
Essentials Plus
Springboard
GTG Training
3. Vocational Activity
& Programmes.
2. Individual Needs
Assessments/
Specialist Interventions
Skills Development Scotland
Employer Recruitment Incentive
Business Gateway
DWP Programmes
Jim Mair Training
CEIS/Job Matching
Employment Enterprise
The Lennox Partnership
Ayrshire College
Essentials Plus
GTG Training
Employability Hubs
Essentials Plus
SBWA Sector Based Work
Academies
1. Engagement &
Referral 4. Transition to Work 5. In Work Support &
Aftercare
North Ayrshire Local Employability Activity Plan – Working North Ayrshire
Introducing the Employment
idea. Changing Attitudes Addressing Pre-conceptions
Information &
Encouragement. Help to
overcome barriers. Referrals
Confidence Building.
Core Skills.
Employment Preparation.
Improved job retention.
Employer satisfaction &
Workforce productivity
Moving people into
Employment.
Support to
create a CV
Assistance with
Internet Access
No work History
Lack of
Interview Skills
Social Isolation
Lack of direction
Lack of
motivation
Homelessness
Financial Issues
Require Legal
Advice
Ex-Offenders
Disadvantaged
Homelessness
Lack of
confidence
Unable to create
CV
Physical
Violence
Literacy/Numera
cy Issues
Difficulty in
understanding
English
Mental Health
Issues
Rural & remote
Isolation Transport Links
Lack of skills to
apply for jobs
Lack of
vocational skills,
IT access,
work
experience,
interview skills,
qualifications
and confidence
Unable to create
CV
Rural/remote
Isolation
Cost of training
courses
How to access
training/courses
Transport Links
Cost of employing
a new employee
Unable to
compete with
recently
employed
jobseekers
Cost of training a
new member of
staff
Financial help to
start own business
No business plan
How do I set up
my own business?
Rural & remote
isolation
Transport Links
Unable to sustain
employment
Training cost for
new & existing
employees
Childcare/after
school clubs
Recognised
qualifications
Physical & health
disability at work
Training courses for
employers
E.g. tax book
keeping, employing
1st employee, H&S
training
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Provider
Pipeline
Stage
Project Description of support/learning Referral
Process
Contact Details
Stage 1 & 2
Stage 2
Stage 3 & 4
Engagement/Case
management
Work Preparation
Programme
Employability Fund
The Ayrshire
Traineeship
programme
CEIS Ayrshire – Case management programme will engage with
participants either through a partner referral or self-referral.
Each participant goes through an assessment and action planning
phase using the PARC assessment model. An assessment and action
plan will be drawn up and each participant given a case-manager.
A programme of core skills development is available which each
participant will go through.
CEIS Ayrshire will also be responsible for referring participants to
specialist providers to tackle specific barriers, e.g. Health issues
This Programme will consist of SQA's Employability Award and
Personal Development Award at SCQF Level 3 (or units thereof tailored
to the needs of the learner), this will be backed up by elements
of Core Skills Training (if required) in Communication and Numeracy,
and Digital Literacy. This will be followed by a work taster of up to a
week to allow the learner to experience a work environment first
hand. We will then back this up with a period of progression
assistance to best decide where the learner will go next.
The training plan for each learner will be tailored to their individual
needs, but they will each gain at least 18 SCQF Credit Points and some
may gain up to 36. This lasts 13 weeks, with clients attending 2-3 days
per week in centre and work taster.
A pan Ayrshire programme. This traineeship programme will provide
vocational training for young people and directly links it into a work
placement.
This programme is for 16-29 year olds, 6 months plus unemployed.
ESF funded – ESF
compliance
requirements
Referral form
must be
completed.
Evidence of two
barriers required
Direct referral to
CEIS Ayrshire
Eligibility/Referral
forms to Gillian
Anderson at
address
provided.
Joyce Houston
For full website information click below:
CEIS
Bryan Hamilton Skills & Training Services
Manager [email protected]
01294 322707
Gillian Anderson
01294 322070
North Ayrshire Pipeline Services at a Glance
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Stage 4
Stage 4 & 5
Stage 1 - 5
Training and
Employability
Support Programme
Job Brokerage
Careers Information,
Advice and
Guidance
To provide short training interventions to help participants who are
close to the labour market get back into a job. They may need this
specific training to secure a job they have been offered upon
obtaining it, or they may need some additional support to find a job.
This directly links unemployed participants with employers. This
provides a case management approach that will work with
unemployed participants and employers to provide the suitable jobs
for them. Support is also available for CV support, interview skills as
well as some discretionary training
SDS delivers face-to-face career information, advice and guidance
at schools and SDS centres across North Ayrshire. We also offer support
through our contact centre and My World of Work.
School Career Coaches help pupils build the Career Management
Skills they need to get where they want to be. Work Coaches offer
intensive support to vulnerable young people and focus on
confidence building, developing career management skills and
advocating on their behalf to access opportunities. Personal Advisers
provide Employability support to all ages and signpost to services;
they are centre based but also support delivery in schools and
community settings. Our 20 + Career Coach provides Career
Guidance support to adults and co-ordinates the delivery of PACE
redundancy services.
We can provide information on jobs, the local labour market, training
courses, Modern Apprenticeships and much more.
We’ll also help customers identify their strengths, goals, and the
opportunities that are out there.
PACE (Partnership Action for Continuing Employment) is a Scottish-
wide, free, impartial and, where appropriate, confidential service
made available to those at risk of redundancy or who have been
given notice of redundancy. Designed to address the needs of those
at risk or who have notification of their release, the
PACE partnership has a wide range of expertise that can be
accessed when appropriate and when required. Individuals seeking
advice in Redundancy situations should contact
Referrals should
be made to CEIS
Ayrshire
Contact local
centre for
appointment
Bryan Hamilton
Tel: 01294 322070
John Hughes
Tel: 01294 322707
For full website information click below:
CEIS
Fiona Paterson, North Ayrshire Team
Leader
Tel: 07764832532
Irvine - Rivergate Shopping Centre,
Irvine
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
01294 272421
Ardrossan – Michael Lynch Centre
Monday to Wednesday 9.30am – 4.30pm
01294 475671/2
Kilbirnie - Kilbirnie Library Every Tuesday
2pm-4pm.
SDS
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Customers can use our web service
http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
Employers can use our web service http://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/
Further information on Skills Development Scotland can be
found: http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/
Further information on Additional Needs Support can be found by
clicking the link below:
http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/media/42319/north-ayrshire-asn-provider-guide.pdf
Stage 1
Stage 2 & 3
National Third Sector
Fund
Employability Fund
To offer first stage engagement for participants who require assistance
to address multiple barriers before entering the world of work. The
programme is extremely client focused and dependent on identified
barriers.
We will provide one to one support in addressing barriers and
establishing skills, target setting, confidence building techniques and
resilience training.
We will assist the participants in creating Action Plans to achieve
milestones towards employment, further training and further
education.
Progression to Activity Agreement, Further Training, Further Education,
Modern Apprenticeship, Employment
To prepare young people for employment by looking at their basic
core skills, knowledge & qualifications.
Young people will be in centre for the first part of their programme
where the hours will be: morning sessions starting at 09.30 until 12.15
and afternoon sessions from 13.00 until 15.00. The days and hours to
be attended in centre are flexible and will depend on qualifications
to be completed however, minimum attendance will be 15 hours
across the week with a maximum of 30 hours in a combination of
training and/or on work experience.
Work experience hours will be determined by individual need and
placement up to a maximum of 240 hours. The programme will be an
average of 12 weeks depending on progress.
Young People will be assessed against their SQA record and
qualifications will be delivered to ensure they have appropriate
The age range
for Rathbone EF
Programme is
16+ years.
Third Sector Provider:
Christopher Turner
Tel: 07966769512
Email:
Margaret Byrson
Referrals to be emailed to
Tel: 01563 555010
For further information please visit full
website below:
Rathbone
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employability skills and knowledge suitable across a variety of
occupational sectors. Job Club including CV building, completion of
application forms, mock interviews & job search activities.
They will also be supported in their own personal and life skills
development whilst addressing barriers to employment, further
education, further training or a Modern Apprenticeship.
They will be provided with an appropriate work experience
placement to enhance their chances of employment and have the
opportunity to access work based qualifications such as Food
Hygiene and First Aid. .
Young People will be supported to progress to Employment, Further
Education or Modern Apprenticeship. We will also work closely with
partner providers in order to ensure the widest choice of progression.
Stage 1 & 2
Positive Steps with
Partners
A project set up to help long term unemployed people gain new skills
and experiences to help overcome barriers to employment. The
project offers training and development in personal development,
STEPS to Excellence, Adult Support and Protection training, Trading
Standards Awareness, Life Coaching Sessions, Mindfulness and the
opportunity to achieve accredited qualification in Customer Service.
The training helps to set the foundations required for the workplace.
This unique project is working in partnership with The Scottish Fire and
Rescue Service to offer a placement with the Community Action Team
(CAT) where the volunteers work with the CAT to carry out Home Safety
Fire Visits. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to undertake peer
mentoring training through this project.
Employability
Pipeline Referral
Forms to Cheryl
or Peter.
Cheryl Newall
Tel: 01294 443044
Peter Logue
Tel: 01294 443044
For further information please click
below:
The Ayrshire Community Trust
Stage 2
Personal
Development
Towards
Employment
Employability Fund
The aim of the programme is to ensure learners, who have learning
disabilities and or learning difficulties can develop the skills and
experience necessary to progress through the employability pipeline.
This will be achieved by developing the core and basic skills required
to make a successful transition, whilst being supported to address the
barriers that they face in gaining sustainable employment, moving to
other forms of training or entering Further Education.
Communication, interpersonal and team building skills will play a
large part in the individual’s development. They will also investigate
the world of work and be supported to make realistic career choices
and goals.
Notify local area
contact Laura
Woods, who will
arrange to meet
learners.
Third Sector Provider:
Ailsa McLachlan
Tel: 07876865664
Email:
Laura Woods
Tel: 07889456278
Email:
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The work and skills they will be learning will be transferable and will
not necessarily be sector specific. It is aimed at supporting individuals
and is person centred to each learner.
Learners will be shown and supported to create a CV, attend mock
interviews, understand the world of work, learn about personal
presentation and how best to communicate effectively. During the
programme learners will also be placed out with the centre to
experience other forms of work and to investigate employment
opportunities within their areas, whilst giving them the choice as to the
area of work they may wish to do in the future. This may include
working within: Retail, Administration, Horticulture, Hospitality or other
areas of employment they identify. Learners will be supported on a 1:1
basis and in small group settings. They will be supported to travel
independently, if required and will be mentored and receive on site
job coaching, if required. All young learners will be supported to
achieve their Level 3 SQA award.
The course will run for up to 13 weeks. 12-16 hours of attendance will
be between Tuesday and Thursday 10am-4pm with community day
on a Friday also 10am-4pm. Anticipated 2.5 days each week learners
at this stage of the pipeline. Work experience, where appropriate, will
be tailored to each individual.
For full website information please click:
Enable Scotland
Stage 2
The Personal
Development
Course
Employability Fund
Momentum aim to remove barriers, whatever they may be, to the
individual gaining employment and for individuals to build their
employability skills. The Personal Development Course aims to help
learners become employable, contributing and independent
members of society through the development of transferable life skills.
The course encourages candidates to build a range of personal,
social and vocational skills such as evaluating, planning, reviewing,
managing tasks and working with others.
Initial discussion
with Stephen
Brookes.
Email Eligibility
confirmation to:
sbrookes@mome
ntumskills.org
Stephen Brookes
Tel: 01294 311433
Email: [email protected]
For full website information please click:
Momentum Skills
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Jobcentre Plus is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. It provides services that support people of working age move from welfare into work and helps Employers fill their vacancies. Jobcentre Plus plays a major role in
Group Information Sessions - To provide information and
advice on job hunting techniques, Jobcentre Plus
programmes and services available and other initiatives
available to help move into work or training. Joint Jobcentre
Plus and Employer Group Information Sessions often lead
Directly to employment.
Work Trial - This is a trial period in an actual job. Work trials are
voluntary, and benefits won’t be affected if claimants
finish early or turn down a job offered.
The Vacancy must be for 16 hours per week, expected to last
Jobcentre Plus
Work Coach
Saltcoats Jobcentre
Irvine Jobcentre
Kilbirnie Jobcentre
Tel: 0345 608 8545
For full website information click below:
DWP
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supporting the Department's aim to promote opportunity for all through modern, customer-focused services. Assistance from Work Coaches who offer advice to people in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Employment Support Allowance and other Benefits is available in addition to Advisors who can offer support to Ex Forces and other
customer groups
13 weeks and be in the UK.
Access to Work - An Access to Work grant can pay for
practical support if you have a disability, health or mental
health condition to help you: start working; stay in work;
move into self-employment or start a business
Work Experience - Volunteers will be matched to suitable
employers to give people who are unemployed the chance to
gain valuable voluntary work experience, improve their CV
and skills. Work Experience opportunities can be flexible,
lasting between 2 - 8 weeks and with attendance of
between 25 - 30 hours per week.
Digital Support – Access to computers in each Jobcentre and staff
available to support customers to use computers.
Sector based work academies (SBWA) - Attendance at these is
voluntary. designed to meet businesses immediate and future
recruitment needs, includes pre-employment training,
work experience placements, guaranteed interview.
Work together - Participation in this is voluntary. This helps
customers develop work skills through volunteering, with
opportunities provided by local charities and voluntary
organisations. Through the delivery of Work Together,
Jobcentre Plus is encouraging all unemployed people and
people on inactive benefits to consider volunteering as a way
of improving their employment prospects while they are
looking for work.
New Enterprise Allowance - Helping unemployed people who
want to become self-employed with support from business
mentors and financial help
Community Job Scotland - Offers employment with training for up to
12 months in third sector organisations across Scotland. Employers
receive a subsidy to cover wages, NI and provide support and
training. SCVO who are the lead organisation for CJS also offer support
and additional training to participants.
Flexible Support Fund - FSF forms part of the Jobcentre Plus Offer which
aims to provide appropriate support, including training provision, to
assist people move into or closer to employment where Work
Coaches have discretion to make awards to individual claimants.
Small Employer Offer – Small Employer Advisers (SEA) in North Ayrshire
concentrate on engaging with small local employers of 25 or less
employees, and raising awareness of support available when
employing someone with a disability or health condition. Small
Jobcentre Plus
Work Coach
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Employer Advisers (SEA) work with local employers to find
opportunities for claimants taking into consideration claimant and
employer needs promoting Disability Confident. The SEA works closely
with work coaches to match claimants to vacancies, work trials and
work experience. The SEA makes sure that vacancies and work
arrangements are compatible with the claimant and takes into
account employment barriers that might need to be overcome. The
SEA will work with the Community Partners to identify and work with
local organisations that can provide advice and support for
employers on disability.
Community Partners – Each district will have a Community Partner
Team. DWP Community Partners work to improve understanding of
disability and the effect that a disability or health condition can have
on employment. Community Partners have professional or lived
experience of disability. Community Partners work with Employer
Engagement Teams, Small Employer Advisers (SEA), Work Coaches,
Community Employment Specialists (CES) as part of Journey of
Employment (J2E) and employers to build on their understanding of
disability and encourage more employment opportunities for
claimants with a health condition or disability. The roles will vary
dependent on the needs of claimants in the local area.
The Journey to Employment (J2E) – starts from 17/07/17
Specialised support for claimants with a disability or health condition
to attend a job club (based in Irvine) to receive personalised support,
for example:
identifying and developing personal action plans
support in managing their condition
improving their confidence
developing new skills
Disabled people’s user led organisations and local voluntary sector
organisations deliver the J2E job clubs to claimants who volunteer to
be part of the Journey to Employment programme. Community
Employment Specialists (CES) lead the job clubs and are employed
by the delivery organisations, not DWP. The CES has lived experience
of disability or knowledge of finding and staying in employment. The
job clubs will provide personalised support, condition management,
confidence building and work ready activities for claimants who
volunteer to participate. Irvine will be one of the 71 job clubs
nationally.
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Stage 2
Health assessment
and intervention
programme
SALUS is a dedicated health improvement service
Improve health and wellbeing
Improve knowledge, understanding and management of
their health condition(s)
Increase daily structure, routine and meaningful activity
Identify skills gaps and barriers to progression
Increase motivation, confidence and capacity for
progression
Build resilience and coping strategies
Case Management utilises a structured appraisal exploring:
Physical health and pain
Mental and emotional wellbeing
Current circumstances
Current capacity for progress
Referrals should
be made to CEIS
Ayrshire case
management
service who will
carry out initial
assessment and
refer to SALUS
For referral please contact:
Joyce Houston – 01294 322707
For more information on the programme
contact:
Fiona Kennedy:
Tel: 01698 206362
Email: [email protected]
For full website information click below:
SALUS
Stage 1
Stage 2
The Lennox
Partnership/ We are
Working Families
The Lennox
Partnership/STRIVE
The Purpose of We Work for Families is to engage, influence and
change perceptions of work for parents with young children under 5
years of age; in particular for females who may find it difficult for a
range of reasons to take the next step to realizing their potential • Pilot Project funded through European Social Fund Poverty
and Social Inclusion Funding April 2017 to December 2018 • Delivered in Partnership with The Lennox Partnership, North
Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership & Universal Early Years
Range of support for parents including :
• Self Confidence • Motivation • Goals, Aspirations and Expectations • Employability Skills Development • Money Management
• Debt Advice
• Benefits Advice
• Housing Support
• Literacy and Numeracy
This is part of the ESF funded employability and skills pipeline. Strive
has the following components
Developing soft skills and appropriate workplace
behaviours and attitudes
Referrals come
Health Visitors
Referral should
be by referral for
or by referral to
CEIS Ayrshire
case
management
For further information on the
programme contact
Sharon Geddes
Tel: 0141 951 1131
.uk
For further information on the
programme contact
Sharon Geddes
Tel: 0141 951 1131
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Stage 2
Stage 4
Pre-Apprenticeship
Programme
Creating Your Own
Future
Employability Fund
Providing core employability skills and tools to be able to
compete favourably in the current labour market
Activities are conducted through individual and team-
based assignments, in-class exercises and group work.
Participants on the workshops will increase their confidence
and self-esteem as well as their motivation. No other service
delivered in Scotland tackles these areas in the direct
manner of STRIVE.
A pre-employment support programme for youngsters embarking on
the Council’s apprenticeship programme.
2 Weeks pre - employability workshop covering a range of topics
including:
Benefits of Working
Social Media
Competency Based Recruitment
How to Sell Yourself
Constructive Disagreement and
Employer Expectations
A range of other employability focused exercises.
Employers across a range of industry sectors who have committed to
get involved in the workshop and deliver sessions on their
expectations of an employee and what it’s like to work in their
industry. They have also guaranteed to interview clients who
complete the course. Industries include Hospitality, Care, Call Centre
and Customer Service. This will be followed by ongoing 1to 1 intensive
job search support for up to 8 weeks to support the transition to
employment. This element will include Employer Engagement,
identifying vacancies, the importance of planning , what to expect at
an Assessment Day and additional group sessions , if required around
job search activities and soft skills.
Referrals made
by NAC MA
Team
.uk
For referrals contact;
Joyce Houston – 01294 322707
Sharon Geddes
Tel: 0141 951 1131
.uk
Patricia O’Brien
Tel: 01294 443056
or
07880290705
Sally Turner
Tel: 07741293816
For full website information click below:
The Lennox Partnership
Stage 4
WEA Stage 4
Success in Care
WEA Stage 4 Success in Care course is aimed at those who have
expressed an interest of working in the Care Sector or those who have
SVQ Level 2 and require pre-employment training to secure a
successful job opportunity. The course will equip learners with the
skills, confidence and enthusiasm to embark on a genuine career in
Care.
Notification
template will be
completed by
WEA & sent to
JCP/ SDS/and
other EF
Providers 28
Kathleen Richardson
Tel: 01563 522551
Email:
For full website information click below:
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Stage 2
English for speakers
of other languages –
specifically
focussed on Syrian
re-settlement
programme
A programme of support to develop English language skills. The
programme also builds in employability skills – introducing work
placements, work tasters, work place visits. A core skills programme
is also being developed with Ayrshire College
days before start
of course.
JCP/SDS/ & other
referral partners
should refer
each client by
phoning WEA on
01563 522551
Referral
organisations
should also fully
complete the
eligibility form
and post to 118 -
128 Hill Street,
Kilmarnock, KA3
1JL.
WEA Scotland
Stuart Fraser
Tel: 01563 522551
Email:
Stage 2
Stage 3
Horticulture/
Landscaping
Training
Employability Fund
Employability Fund
Childcare &
Childcare Training
A 6 week course to support individuals to address barriers that effect
their confidence and ability to be confident when applying for any
type of horticulture, landscaping (hard or soft), gardening,
greenkeeper sectors jobs, gain the skills to complete comprehensive
application forms and apply for jobs, be able to understand safety
legislation, gain knowledge of plant maintenance, green keeping,
landscaping etc and skills which will enable them to enter into a
career within any branch of horticulture. Practical work experience
placements and ongoing assessments. Areas covered include;
employment legislation, group learning styles theory,
communication, safe working with machinery, care of machinery and
inclusion, evaluating risk, health and safety, first aid. As well as
practical work experience placements.
E+ has linked up with Beith Community Trust and local employers in
horticulture sector. This course also looks at self-employment in the
field of landscaping and horticulture.
6 week courses to support individuals to be confident when applying
for any type of childcare sector job, gain the skills to complete
comprehensive application forms and apply for jobs, be able to
understand childcare legislation, have PVG membership, gain
knowledge and skills which will enable them to enter into a career
EF-EC form to be
brought to the
selection day -
Stage 2, NEET,
16-17 years,
North Ayrshire
resident
Age 18+
unemployed for
13 weeks not on
work
programme
Christine Powell
Tel: 01294 601974
Email:
For full website information click below:
Essentials Plus
Christine Powell
Tel: 01294 601974
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Stages 4
Employability Fund
Childcare Training
Employability Fund
with any childcare organisation including working with children with
additional support needs. Moving into self-employment in the
childcare industry. All this through practical work experience
placements and ongoing assessments. Areas covered include, child
protection, legislation, group and learning styles theory, listing and
communication, autistic spectrum and inclusion, evaluating risk,
health and safety, first aid, be able to make a basis assessment of
need, family working and engaging difficult clients. As well as
practical work experience placements.
E+ links in with 9 different childcare sector employers. This course also
looks at self-employment in the field of child minding and becoming
a personal assistant.
A 6 week course to support individuals to move forward into the
working environment to be confident when applying for any type of
childcare sector job. Build on any missing skills to work in this field. Aid
clients to complete comprehensive application forms and apply for
jobs. Update childcare legislation, have PVG membership, build on
knowledge and skills already held which will enable them to enter into
a career with any childcare organisation including working with
children with additional support needs. Moving into employment or
self-employment in the childcare industry. During the 6 weeks the
clients will be assessed on practical work experience placements to
allow E+ to find the best possible employer to market them to.
Any of the areas identified as lacking or missing will be covered on
one to one learning, areas covered can include, child protection,
legislation, group and learning styles theory, listening and
communication, autistic spectrum and inclusion, evaluating risk,
health and safety, first aid, be able to make a basis assessment of
need, family working and engaging difficult clients, epilepsy, downs
syndrome, this will vary depending on level of knowledge already
held. As well as practical work experience placements with
prospective employers.
E+ links in with 9 different childcare sector employers. This course also
looks at self-employment in the field of child minding and becoming
a personal assistant. Each trainee will be supported to complete
applications for these vacant posts and interviews will be arranged
with a view to securing employment. Work placements will be sought
within the prospective employers, these employers will also be given
advice on ERI, DYW etc. funding.
EF-EC form to be
brought to the
selection day
phone call to E+
before
information day
to confirm name
of clients
referred- all
candidates to
pass a full
enhanced PVG
disclosure
scheme record
Stage 4 16-17
NEET eligibility
EF-EC form to be
brought to the
selection day
phone call to E+
before
information day
to confirm name
of clients
referred- all
candidates to
pass a full
enhanced PVG
disclosure
scheme record
Although E+ will
carry out PVG
checks and
register trainees
on the PVG
system, however
it is important for
claimants to
disclose any
convictions prior
to applying for
the course,
please note not
all convictions
will lead to non
PVG registration
please call if in
doubt.
Email:
Christine Powell
Tel: 01294 601974
Email:
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Stage 3
Stage 4
HIVE
Community
We offer the following programmes:
24/7 L3 offered in August only
24/7+ L3 offered in January only
PEZ L4 offered August and January
PEZ+ L4 offered August and January
Step into Employment offered August and January.
Princes Trust Team Programme offered 3 times per year:
October, February, May (12 week programme – attendance
5 days/week)
These courses will help people to gain new skills and progress. We
offer bespoke training courses to the wider community. We work with
our partners to develop and deliver programmes to allow the students
to gain qualifications and progress on to positive destinations. Our
courses vary in length and duration dependent on need.
We offer programmes like:
Volunteering award
Customer Care
ICT
Employability award
Confidence building
Health & Wellbeing
Via Joyce Stirton,
Ayrshire College,
Lauchlan Way,
Kilwinning KA13
6DE
Via the partner
that requests the
training
programmes.
Usually
advertised via
the partner
organisation.
Joyce Stirton
Tel: 01294 555325
Email:
Via contact in partner organisation.
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Stage 4
Large Goods
Vehicle (LGV) Driver
Training
Employability Fund
We specialise in the delivery of high quality training to the transport
industry and fully support individuals who are unemployed to
undertake structured theory and practical training that will lead to
them gaining qualifications and certificates. Clients undertaking
training leading to the acquisition of the LGV Driving Licence will be
assessed in the vehicle prior to commencing formal practical driving
instruction in order to establish their individual needs and the amount
of instruction required. To ensure that they have the skills and
knowledge required by the awarding bodies and employers, our
instructors cover a wide range of topics on a daily basis.
Referral
agencies should
initially make
contact with
Fiona Bryson and
then follow this
up with a formal
referral
document.
Potential EF
clients will be
interviewed by
Jim Mair,
Managing
Director, and
Fiona Bryson,
company
Secretary, to
establish their
suitability for the
training that we
offer.
Fiona Bryson
01560 600060
For full website information click below:
Jim Mair Training
Stage 3
Employability Fund
Hospitality
Programme
Learning more about the range of jobs in the hospitality industry
Finding out what skills employers are looking for
Gaining employability skills: job searching, interview preparation
and create a CV
Taking part in our hospitality training sessions in customer service
and food hygiene
Developing skills and confidence through team working
Gaining a recognised SQA qualification in the ‘Certificate of Work
Readiness’
Taking part in our fun and interactive hospitality skills workshops
Gaining Work Experience within the hospitality sector
Receiving on-going guidance and support from our Work Coach
to help you progress into employment or an Apprenticeship.
Referrals by
email or
telephone to
Sandra Berwick
Sandra Berwick
07730404742
or
01563 898107
Email:
For full website information click below:
Learn Direct
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Stage 2
Stage 3
Employability Fund
Employability Fund
Street League Stage 2 provision is 15 hours per week (Monday-
Thursday), over 10 weeks. Young people take part in daily group work,
football, sport and fitness sessions, building their confidence and
motivation for change. In line with our person centered "Theory of
Change", young people gain both physical and mental fitness as they
progress throughout the weeks, taking ownership of their own
progression. Our Stage 2 approach is based on enquiry based
learning where individuals research and deliver a multimedia project.
The aim of the stage 3 provisions is to provide young people with the
skills, knowledge and experience to move into full time sustainable
employment. We do this through a structured program of education,
football and fitness, developing core employability skills that promote
independence and help individuals make informed choices about
their options for progression
Street League Stage 2 provision is 15 hours per week (Monday-
Thursday), over 10 weeks. Young people take part in daily group work,
football, sport and fitness sessions, building their confidence and
motivation for change. In line with our person centered "Theory of
Change", young people gain both physical and mental fitness as they
progress throughout the weeks, taking ownership of their own
progression. Our Stage 2 approach is based on enquiry based
learning where individuals research and deliver a multimedia project.
Eligibility
confirmation to
be completed
and emailed to
named contact
Anthony Baker.
Andrew Gardner
Tel: 07580995467
Anthony Baker
Tel: 07885469175
For full website information click below:
Street League
Stage 2
Stage 3
Employability Fund
Employability Fund
This provision prepares young people for first steps into chosen career
pathway. It covers modules including Introduction to Work
Responsibilities, Introduction to work situations, CV prep mock
interviews & SQA core skills.
Galloway are running an EF programme for all Stage 3 referrals which
will run for up to 16 weeks. Our provision prepares young people for
entry into chosen career pathway. It combines work place
experience and learning to equip young people with relevant skills
and knowledge.
Learners will be undertaking work placement preparation learning
modules, prior to starting placement, for CWR qualification.
Alternatively we will offer Core Skills (ICT, Numeracy, Communication,
Working with Others and Problem Solving) to those who have already
undertaken the CWR qualification. This is combined with Mock
interviews, CV prep, placement interviews and feedback session.
Thereafter into chosen work experience pathway with agreed
attendance pattern.
Referral
arrangements
are made via
SDS Careers and
DWP to Galloway
to arrange
interview at
Galloway
Offices.
Ria Kennedy
Tel: 01294 604030
Email:
For full website information click below:
Galloway Training
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Stage 4 & 5 Business Advice Business Gateway is a publicly funded service offering access to free
business support services provided in-house by North Ayrshire
Council. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting
or growing their business by a combination of :-
Online support – a comprehensive website with practical
information and useful guides.
A programme of fully funded local workshops and events
held throughout Scotland.
Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of
experienced business advisers.
Business information – a dedicated team providing
information and support on all aspects of starting and
growing a business.
Clients should
call the office to
make an
appointment
with a Business
Adviser.
Or access the
free support via
the Business
Gateway
website
Email:
Tel: 01294 449944
For further information please visit full
website below:
Business Gateway
Stage 1
Stage 5
Criminal Justice
Mentoring
Programme
Modern
Apprenticeship
(Internal NAC)
Mentoring Support to individuals on the Community Payback
Programme. Helping support individuals into, education, training or
employment opportunities.
We offer modern apprenticeships in everything from construction to
youth work, see what's on offer in our Modern Apprenticeships
directory (PDF, 119kb)
Direct referral via
the criminal
justice CPO
team.
How to apply
Apprenticeships
are advertised
on the
My Job Scotland
portal
Fiona Strachan Tel: 01294 608900
Dawn Boyd
CPO Employment Mentor
Geraldine Cairns
CPO Employability Mentor
GeraldineCairns@north-
ayrshire.gcsx.gov.uk
Lesley-Anne Devlin
Acting Senior Programme Delivery
Officer, Tel 01294 324949
Email:
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Employer Recruitment Incentives
Stage 4 & 5
Stage 4
Stage 4
Employer
Recruitment
Incentives
North Ayrshire
Apprenticeship
Scheme (External)
16 to 29 Employer
Recruitment
Incentive
30+ Employer
Recruitment
Incentive (STRIVE)
North Ayrshire Council offers the following incentives to employers for
the creation of new positions:
50% wage subsidy for 9 months (based on minimum wage for age)
Criteria
North Ayrshire resident aged 16 to 24 years
unemployed and not on the Work Programme (Ingeus,
Working Links)
35 hours per week (extra hours funded by employer)
training provider in place to deliver Modern Apprentice
framework
50% wage subsidy for 6 months (based on minimum wage for age)
Criteria
North Ayrshire resident aged 16 to 29 years
unemployed and not on the Work Programme (Ingeus,
Working Links)
25 to 40 hours per week (extra hours funded by employer)
50% wage subsidy for 6 months (based on minimum wage for age)
Candidates must attend a 2 week STRIVE pre-employment training
course.
Criteria
North Ayrshire resident aged 30 or over
unemployed and not on the Work Programme (Ingeus,
Working Links)
25 to 40 hours per week (extra hours funded by employer)
the prospective employee must match 2 employability
barriers (please contact us for a list)
Direct referral to
NAC
Employability &
Skills team.
Direct referral to
NAC
Employability &
Skills team
Direct referral to
NAC
Employability &
Skills team
Robert Martin Programme Delivery
Officer
Tel: 01294 324949
Email:
Karen Osri
Programme Delivery Officer
Tel: 01294 324949
Email:
Karen Orsi
Programme Delivery Officer
Tel: 01294 324949
Email:
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Stage 2 & 3
Through care
support programme
A dedicated programme to support young people who are looked
after by North Ayrshire Council to transition to independent living,
support them to progress into further education, training or
employment. The programme is available to people 16-19 years of
age who are North Ayrshire Residents
Direct referral
from NAC social
services
Tom Stewart
Tel 01294 602527
Email:
Stage 1 & 2
Activity Agreements
Support to young people (without a positive destination) to transition
from schools to a positive post school destination.
Programme models differ but all have at the centre a core of
employability, life and personal development through a variety of
activities either as part of a group and/or individually dependent on
need.
An Activity Agreement Coach/key worker is assigned to each young
person to carry out needs assessment, develop and review the plan
with a view to next step provision; usually FE, Modern Apprenticeship
of Pipeline Stage 2 provision
All have core days for group work and activities and some have
certificated elements dependent on the projects being delivered i.e.
John Muir Award, Saltire Award. Trips, visits
All young people are encouraged to undertake work tasters where
possible.
Eligible for 16-19 year olds, with preferential entry for 16/17 who are
unemployed with no offer of provision
A referral form
can be
downloaded
from GLOW.
Referral Forms
sent to the
individual
project most
relevant to the
young person
Developing Our Young Workforce Team
Tel: 01294 324495
Email:
Maureen Baird
Stage 4
Sector Based Work
Academies
North Ayrshire Council on an annual basis run a series of sector based
work academies usually in Care, Hospitality, Call Centre,
Construction, Retail
Direct To NAC
Employability &
Skills Team
Employability and skills pipeline
or
Kelley McCandlish
Tel: 01294 324935
or
Email:
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Stage 2
Impact Arts
Employability Fund
Creative Pathways- Environmental Design
Participants will be involved in community consultations to improve
local green spaces. They will work creatively with the tutor team to
design these spaces and create the artwork for this which could
include sculptures, murals, planting, building raised beds etc. There
will be an environmental focus to the programme and the young
people will have the opportunity to be involved in advocacy
work.
The 10-week programme will focus on core employability skills (1.5
days each week = 37.5%) and work-related learning through creative
activities (2.5 days each week – 62.5%).
Core skills will develop knowledge of:-
Participants’ own qualities and feelings, Working with
others/Teamwork, Task management skills and Participants’ own
abilities.
Referrals through
Skills
Development
Scotland (SDS)
Contact:
Nicola Wood
Tel: 01294 273051
or
07875068298
Email:
Stage 3
Stage 4
Employability Fund
CSCS (green card
labourer)
Employability Fund
LGV/PCV driver
training /
CPCS (red card)
Forward Tipping
Dumper Truck
Participants will be involved in a 6 week course with 2 weeks class
room based training and 4 weeks in placement.
10 week course, covering Medical, Theory Test, CPC modules and
Practical Training eight weeks in placement.
CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper Truck 4 week course, 2 weeks in
placement.
Eligible 18+
Referrals: GTG
Training Ltd
1330 South Street
Glasgow
G14 0BJ
App 2 sent to
above address,
If LGV/PCV
driver training
copy of both
sides of Licence
to be sent with
App 2
Contact:
John Reynolds
Tel: 0141 950 5600
Email:
or
Marie Buchanan
Stage 1 & 2
Living Wild
Living Wild is for young people aged 16-30 subject to Community
Payback or other justice orders. Support from an outreach worker who
is there to listen, encourage and help figure out effective ways to
where client wants to go. Intensive 10-day journey in Scotland’s
wilderness. Support to access education, training, employment and
volunteering opportunities to help build confidence and CV. Evaluate
the behaviours which led to prior offending, boost confidence, build
more positive relationships. Move towards education, training,
volunteering or employment.
Apply by either
talking with
social worker,
support worker
or contact
Venture Trust
direct
Third Sector Provider:
Jane Kindlen
Tel: 0131 228 7700
or
07557281802
Email:
More information
Venture Trust
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Next steps
Positive futures
Next steps is for females aged 16+ with offending histories. Support
from an outreach worker who is there to listen, encourage and help
figure out effective ways to where client wants to go. Challenge
people physically and emotionally during an intensive 5-day Scottish
wilderness experience. Help by boosting confidence, building
positive relationships, deal better with stressful or unfamiliar situations
and develop valuable communication and organisation skills. Move
towards education, training, volunteering or employment.
Positive futures is for military veterans aged 16+ struggling with
transition to civilian life. Support from an outreach worker who is there
to listen, encourage and help figure out effective ways to make the
most from the programme. Challenge people physically, mentally
and emotionally, building on new and existing skills during intensive
5-day wilderness based personal development journey through
Scotland’s wilderness. 1-1 support towards achieving goals such as
employment, education, training or volunteering including the
potential to receive support and guidance from Peer Mentoring
Scheme.
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
All Stages
Team
Get Into
Enterprise
Development
Awards
12 weeks of personal development, helping young people develop
their confidence, motivation and life skills through community
engagement
With the chance to build up their confidence and motivation in a
supportive environment, Team members are encouraged to:
Think about and plan for their futures
Uncover hidden talents
Develop team-work and communication skills
Improve their employability through work placements and skills
workshops
Work directly with members of community organisations to make
a difference
Gain nationally recognised qualifications
Improve their Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills (LLN)
The Get into programme is 2-6 weeks long and gives young people
aged 16-25, who are work-ready but do not have the relevant
professional skills, the opportunity to develop sector specific skills and
experience to enable them to move into a sustainable job in the
sector.
The Enterprise programme aims to support unemployed young
people aged between 18-30 to work out if self-employment is right for
them, help them test their ideas, write plans and start a business or
achieve alternative goals in employment, education, training or
voluntary work.
Development Awards offers cash awards for young people who are
struggling to access education, work or training due to a lack of funds.
Referrals can be
made in various
ways.
Third Sector Provider:
Euan Miller
Tel: 0141 243 5368 (Ext 4680)
or
07956708478
Email:
Please visit:
Princes Trust
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If a young person who is aged 14-25, unemployed, and or leaving
care, and has been in trouble with the police or has no qualifications,
they could receive money and support to help them get into
education, training or work.
Stage 3
Employability Fund
Destination
Hospitality
Destination Hospitality is a 6 weeks programme with 2 weeks
classroom based with the following 4 weeks in placement. The
classroom based element is based in various industry venues and
covers
Springboard's Workshops:- Communication & Team Building;
Work Ethic; Time Management; Assertiveness& Confidence; CV's
& Interview Skills
Scottish Certificate for the Safe Service of Alcohol
World Host Customer Care course
REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene course
Introduction to Hospitality is a 2 day per week programme over 10
weeks. It is aimed at participants facing barriers and is supported by
2 trainers throughout.
Through the course participants will receive lots of training to help
them move forward in a career in hospitality, leisure and tourism. This
might be into a job or MA or further progression to more training either
at a further stage in the pipeline or at college.
The course involves a mix of classroom based learning but also
industry visits to give them a real feel for the industry and to open their
horizons to the myriad of roles available. Workshops will cover
developing a tailored CV and interview skills, teambuilding,
confidence and assertiveness, personal presentation, practical
cookery, social media, Eating Out, designing a restaurant, time
management, presentation skills, event planning, mocktail making as
well as the REHIS Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
Employability
Fund: Referral
form
NTSF – referral
form can be
supplied and
barriers etc will
be confirmed by
interview.
Third Sector Provider:
Janet Butterworth
Tel: 07532058642
Email: [email protected]
For full website information click below:
The Springboard Charity
