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East Lothian Local Employability Directory 2020 East Lothian Works is committed to providing clear, accurate, current information, and would appreciate it if you could alert us to any errors or omissions. Information is accurate as of June 2020. East Lothian Works 01620 827262 or [email protected]
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East Lothian Local Employability
Directory
2020
East Lothian Works is committed to providing clear, accurate, current information, and would appreciate it if you could alert us to any
errors or omissions. Information is accurate as of June 2020.
East Lothian Works 01620 827262 or [email protected]
Useful Agencies/Organisations
Employability Advice, Guidance and Support
Skills Development Scotland (SDS)
www.myworldofwork.co.uk https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/ Free All-Age Careers Advice, Information and Guidance. Careers Centre, Musselburgh, Adam Ferguson House, Station Road, EH21 7PQ (behind Musselburgh JobCentre) Call: 0131 665 3120 (Office) or 0800 917 8000 (individual helpline) or 0800 783 6000 (employer helpline)
Planitplus www.planitplus.net For information on Careers. This can be useful when compiling your CV, or completing application forms. From the homepage, click Careers A-Z which will display a list of many career areas. Clear, easy to understand information on the tasks involved, personal attributes, qualification etc.
Job Centre Plus https://www.gov.uk/jobsearch North House, Eskmills Park, Musselburgh, EH21 7DU
Call: 0345 604 3719 (General Calls) or 0800 169 0190 (Musselburgh Centre)
Business Gateway
www.bgateway.com Free, impartial advice on setting up a business / being self-employed. Offices in Haddington, Dunbar and Musselburgh. Call: 0300 013 4753 (General) or 01620 827 870 (East Lothian)
Fort Kinnaird Recruitment and Skills Centre
www.rscfortkinnaird.co.uk At Fleming House, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh, EH15 3RD, off-set to the right of the Odeon Cinema email: [email protected] [email protected] – You can register your details and be matched to appropriate vacancies. Facebook: Recruitment and Skills Centre, Twitter: @RSCFortKinnaird Most Fort Kinnaird vacancies are regularly advertised on the website, plus you can register to receive a weekly newsletter. Call: 0131 669 9090
Strive (Volunteering)
www.strive.me.uk https://www.strive.scot/ Provide information on volunteering opportunities at drop-in or on website. Volunteering can enhance skills, experience, qualifications and improve employability. Musselburgh drop-in Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-3pm. 98 North Street, EH21 6AS.
Call: 0131 665 3300 or 01875 615 423 (General) Young Scot http://young.scot/
Advice, information and opportunities for young people in Scotland including discounts and funding information.
Call: 0131 313 2488
Smart Works smartworks.org.uk 32 Annandale Street Lane Edinburgh
Advice for women on presentation, provision of interview outfit, plus interview skills
EH7 4LS Email: [email protected]
Call : 0131 516 7787 (General) - Edinburgh
Grassroots Clothing Supporting men with interview clothing
[email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grassrootsclothingservice/
Useful Agencies/Organisations
General
Citizens Advice Bureau 46 Court Street Haddington, EH41 3NP 141 High Street Musselburgh, EH21 7DD
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Information and advice on a range of issues including benefits entitlement, debt problems, consumer right, employment, tax and utility issues. (Some information is available in other languages). Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Call: 01620 824 471 (Haddington) or 0131 653 2748 (Musselburgh)
Welfare Rights Outreach drop-in sessions in Musselburgh, North Berwick, Dunbar, Prestonpans, Tranent and Haddington
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/591/council_and_government/654/welfare_rights
Free information and help and advice on welfare rights and benefits. Can help you to claim all of the benefits you are entitled to. Can also support you by explaining official welfare rights letters to you, helping to complete claim forms, advising you on reviews and appeals and representing you at social security appeals/tribunals.
Call: 0131 653 5230 (Musselburgh) or 01620 827827 (East Lothian) Universal Credit Helpline https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/overview
Universal Credit helpline Telephone: 0800 328 5644 Textphone: 0800 328 1344 Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 328 5644 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (May contain call charges)Ma
Money Advice Service (MAS) www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk Free and impartial money advice Email: [email protected] (General Enquries)
Call: 0800 138 7777
Turn2Us www.turn2us.org.uk Benefits Checker where you can enter your own details to check if you are receiving the right benefits.
Changes (Promoting Positive Wellbeing) 108 Market Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6QA
www.changeschp.org.uk Run courses and workshops to help cope with stress, anxiety etc. Email: [email protected]
Call: 0131 653 3977
Eastspace
www.eastspace.org.uk Mental health and wellbeing information, on-line factsheets and newsletter
Call: 0131 243 0106 (General)
Childcare Choices in East Lothian
https://www.families.scot/ Search for childminders, nurseries and other advice about Childcare.
Call: 0800 028 8629 Childcare Choices in East Lothian Education and Children's Services John Muir House Haddington, East Lothian EH41 3HA Tel: 0800 0288 629 Fax: 01620 827291 E-mail: [email protected]
Funding for Study/Training Please note that all sources of funding have their own eligibility criteria – please check carefully before applying. Some may be means tested, or depend on geographical area, length/level of course, existing qualifications etc.
Further Education – Edinburgh College (at College, below HNC level)
Funding will depend on individual circumstances - information is available on College website. If you are applying to Edinburgh College and would like to discuss your own circumstances and eligibility for funding for study, call Student Service 0131 669 4400 (Switch) or e-mail [email protected]
Course Information Line – 0131 297 8300 (9am - 4pm) [email protected]
Higher Education (HNC and above)
www.saas.gov.uk (SAAS) Students Awards Agency (Scotland)
Call: 0300 555 0505 – (Full Time Enquires)
0300 300 3137 – (Part Time Enquires) ITA Scotland (Individual Training Account – was Individual Learning Account) Use this link to search for ITA funded courses – tick the ITA box on the left hand side
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/sds-individual-learning-accounts-ila £200 towards learning (eligibility conditions apply) Call: 0800 917 8000 https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/course/search/ECDL?group=&location=EH15%203RD&radius=20#search-results
East Lothian Educational Trust
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/a_to_z/service/282/east_lothian_educational_trust for more information and an application form [email protected] (Not available for residents of Musselburgh. Wallyford or Whitecraig)
Call: 01620 827 273 e-mail: [email protected]
Red House Home Trust http://www.scott-moncrieff.com/services/charities/charitable-trusts/red-house-home-trust Grants are made to individuals and groups for the education and training of young persons under the age of 22 residing in East Lothian.
John Watson’s Trust http://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt/ Awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially disadvantaged, primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians
Turn2Us www.turn2us.org.uk An easy to use Grant Search Tool.
Employability Fund There may also be opportunities for training funded through the Employability Fund. There are however a range of eligibility criteria, depending on age, period of unemployment etc. Please contact your local Skills Development Scotland or Job Centre Plus to discuss your eligibility.
Professional and Career Development Loans
https://www.gov.uk/career-development-loans/overview Bank loan of between £300 and £10000
Transitions Training Fund (for those affected/will be affected by redundancy from Oil and Gas Sector and Supply Chain)
https://transitiontrainingfund.co.uk/ Funding for training
Accredited Qualifications
If you are thinking about studying towards an accredited qualification, there are some different options available.
SQA Nat 4 Level/Nat 5Level/Highers
Adult Infill in Schools There may be the opportunity in one of the six High Schools in East Lothian for you to take part in an existing SQA Higher class. Each school has a different policy, so please contact the schools directly to discuss.
Edinburgh College Offering a wide range of SQA Highers, and some SQA Advanced Highers.
Visit www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk for full time, part-time, evening and distance learning provision. Also Communication and Numeracy at lower level available.
Course Information Line – 0131 297 8300 (9am - 4pm) [email protected]
City of Edinburgh Council A wide range of day, evening and weekend courses, will include some SQA accredited qualifications. Call the Adult Education Programme Team on: 0131 556 7978 Email: [email protected] https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schools-learning/adult-education
Midlothian May offer SQA accredited courses. Call Lifelong Learning and Employability
on 0131 721 3713 or visit www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/285/adult_education_courses
Dundee and Angus College Distance Learning option available at Nat 4/Nat 5 in Maths. Call 0300 123
1010 or email [email protected]. For general assistance, please contact David Dalgleish at East Lothian Works on 01620 827474 or email [email protected].
Maths4ALL.co.uk GCSE Maths, distance learning, sit exam at Basil Paterson in Edinburgh. Costs £200. For details, Call 01745 832211
Qualifications
SQA (Scottish Qualification Authority)
Should be able to replace lost certificates however there is a cost for this service Call: 0845 279 100, www.sqa.org.uk or email: [email protected]
SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)
This framework shows where different qualifications fit with each other http://scqf.org.uk/ As an example, SQA National 5 (Nat 5) is roughly equivalent to a good pass in O Grade/O Level/Standard Grade/Intermediate 2
Further and Higher Education
Edinburgh College Full-time, part-time, evening and open learning courses up to HND level. The college has 4 campuses at Granton, Milton Road, Midlothian and Sighthill
www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk Email: [email protected]
Call: the Information Office on 0131 660 1010
Edinburgh College are a partner in delivering a range of Associate Degrees with Universities (QMU, Napier, Heriot-Watt and Aberdeen). Study to HND level at College, then complete a degree at University
Associate Degrees: http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/Quicklinks/Associate-Student-Degrees
Contact: 0131 669 4400
Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP - East) Routes to University to study for those with no/low qualifications
http://www.scottishwideraccess.org/east Email: [email protected]
Call: 0131 650 6861
QMU – Queen Margaret University East Lothian’s University, based in Musselburgh
www.qmu.ac.uk
Call: 0131 474 0000
Napier University http://www.napier.ac.uk/
Call: 0333 900 6040
Heriot-Watt University www.hw.ac.uk
Call: 0131 449 5111 Edinburgh University
http://www.ed.ac.uk General enquiries Work: +44 (0)131 650 1000
Open University including free on-line courses
www.open.ac.uk/Scotland http://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Newbattle Abbey College in Dalkeith http://www.newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk/ Email: [email protected]
Call: 0131 663 1921
Advice on Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE) entry: Each FE/HE provider have specialist Student Advisers who can give personalised advice around entry qualifications, course choice and content, funding etc. Graduate Advice
Prospects graduate jobs, postgraduate study, advice about work experience, internship opportunities and graduate careers
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/ Telephone: 44 (0) 161 277 5200 Fax: 44 (0) 161 277 5210
Useful Sites for JobSearch
Large Employer Websites
My Job Scotland
www.myjobscotland.gov.uk Scottish Local Authority jobs, searchable by geographic area.
The Scottish Government www.work-for-scotland.org/
NHS Jobs https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
Royal Mail http://www.royalmailgroup.com/our-people
Civil Service https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi
Job Boards
Universal Jobmatch
www.gov.uk/jobsearch Vacancies plus advice on job searching, benefits and pensions etc.
Indeed
www.indeed.co.uk
CV Library
www.cv-library.co.uk
Job Serve
www.jobserve.com
Monster
www.monster.co.uk
Reed
www.reed.co.uk
Fish4jobs
www.fish4jobs.co.uk
Totaljobs
www.totaljobs.com
Gumtree
www.gumtree.co.uk
Jobsite
www.jobsite.co.uk
Jobrapido
www.jobrapido.com
Jobs Today
www.jobstoday.co.uk
S1jobs
www.s1jobs.com
Retail Centres
(Will mostly offer opportunities within Retail or Hospitality based on their site)
Fort Kinnaird rscfortkinnaird.co.uk/
Cameron Toll camerontoll.co.uk/
Ocean Terminal http://www.oceanterminal.com/about/vacancies-95
Gyle Shopping Centre Edinburgh https://www.gyleshopping.com/recruitment
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships in Scotland apprenticeshipsinscotland.com
www.apprenticeshipsinscotland.com
MA (Modern Apprenticeships) www.apprenticeships.scot/find-a-vacancy/
EEF apprentices.co.uk/ Search for engineering apprenticeships in your area.
Limelight Careers www.limelightcareers.co.uk/category/candidate-jobs/
Mid and East Lothian Vacancies www.edubuzz.org/midandeastvacancies/
Other
Goodmoves www.goodmoves.org.uk/Search/CMS Charity and Third Sector
Edinburgh Airport Recruitment Centre
www.arcedinburgh.co.uk
Information is correct as of June 2020. East Lothian Works is committed to providing current, accurate information. Please alert us to any errors at [email protected] East Lothian Works is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on external websites.
Care Sector
The employers listed below may have vacancies for Support/Care Worker roles. These could be full-time, part-time or there may be the option of Relief/Supply work. Check out each website to get more information and to research the company.
Action Group www.actiongroup.org.uk
Beyond Homecare www.beyondhomecare.co.uk
Allied Healthcare www.alliedhealthcare.com
Alzheimer Scotland www.alzscot.org
ARK Housing www.arkha.org.uk
At Home in East Lothian www.athomeineastlothian.org.uk
Bluebird Care www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/Edinburgh/home
Call in Homecare LTD www.call-inhomecare.co.uk
Careline Homecare www.carelinehomecare.co.uk
Carewatch www.carewatch.co.uk
Carr Gomm www.carrgomm.org
Community Integrated Care www.c-i-c.co.uk
Crossreach www.crossreach.org.uk
Crossroads www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk/our-care
Deaf Action www.deafaction.org.uk
Delight Supported Living Ltd www.delightsupportedliving.co.uk
ELCAP www.elcap.org
Enable Scotland www.enable.org.uk/Pages/Enable_Home.aspx
Freespace www.freespacescotland.org.uk
Hilton Homecare www.hiltonlodgenursinghome.co.uk
Lifeways www.lifeways.co.uk
Link Living www.linkliving.org.uk
Living Ambitions www.livingambitions.co.uk
McSence Communications Ltd www.mcsence.co.uk
Mears Homecare / ILS www.mearsgroup.co.uk/care
Mochridhe Ltd www.mochridhe.com
Penumbra www.penumbra.org.uk
Places for People www.placesforpeople.co.uk
Real Life Options www.reallifeoptions.org/home
Redwoods Caring Foundation www.redwoods.org.uk
Richmond Fellowship www.trfs.org.uk
Scottish Autism www.scottishautism.org
SCRT www.SCRT.org.uk
Thera Scotland www.thera.co.uk/thera-scotland
There may also be other providers in the county not listed here – you might be able to find out more about these by contacting Scottish Care.
www.scottishcare.org
When researching any of these jobs/employers, it is important to consider:
Who are the client group/groups?
Do I need to already have a qualification in Care/Social Care?
What kind of training will be provided? Is it on-going? To what level?
What is the rate of pay? Does this increase with level of qualification held? Other benefits?
Is the PVG check paid for by the employer or me?
Is a driving licence essential?
If I have a licence, do I need a car or can a vehicle be provided?
What geographic area does the employer cover?
What kind of support would I get once in the job?
Local Computer Skills Support/Training in East Lothian
Provider: East Lothian Council Libraries You need to become a member of the Library to use any the East Lothian Libraries services, but this is really easy to do. At any of the Libraries in East Lothian, you need to show two proofs of ID, one which should show your current address. Alternatively, if you have a concessionary travel card, this can be used as your Library Card. You can also use library PCs and Wi-Fi free of charge.
Learning Computer Basics – for complete beginners Delivered in all local Libraries, this course is 2 hours per week, for 3 weeks and is completely free. For complete beginners, the classes are very small, usually with only 3 or 4 people, who will all be at the same level and feeling the same as you. The course covers the basics including turning on the computer, using the mouse and getting an e-mail address, sending and checking e-mails and using the internet. Some libraries have regular sessions, while others may take your details and contact you direct when they have enough demand to run a course. Ask in your local Library – they may also contact other libraries for you to see if there are any spaces available elsewhere. (This course is NOT focussed on Employability Skills)
Computer Buddies Scheme – for those who have the Basics but need a little more help If you have only recently learnt to use a computer, you'll know that it is easy to forget how to do something. You may have course notes or a book, but you might also like to sign up for our computer buddies’ scheme. Buddies are members of the public who have volunteered to provide help to beginners in computing. They may not necessarily be computer experts, and they are not tutors, but they have the skills and understanding to help a new computer user practice their skills such as basic word processing, email and the internet. We try to match you up with a computer buddy. Your buddy sits with you when you work at a library computer at a time that suits you both. He or she will be there just to give you a hand if you get stuck, and maybe show you a few new tricks. You and your buddy will usually meet at a time to suit you both for an hour a week for up to six weeks. This can be flexible and you and your buddy can arrange what suits you best. Please send your details to [email protected]. Or call into your local Library to enquire.
For more information, please visit - https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210562/libraries/11892/etraining/6
Distance Learning/on-line learning
Access to hundreds of e-learning courses on subjects including business and office skills, career development, arts, crafts and creative writing. These courses are completely free for library members: all you need is your library membership number and a valid email address.
From East Lothian council website www.eastlothiancouncil.gov.uk follow links through: Libraries (on Home Page)/Visit the e-Library/eTraining to Digital Unite Atomic Training Universal Class offers more than 500 non-credit courses from Exercise and Fitness, to
Computers and Technology. With real instructors guiding the learning, video based lessons, graded lesson tests and certificates of achievement, you can enjoy an engaging and measurable learning experience. https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210562/libraries/11892/etraining/3
ArtistsWorks for Libraries - Musical and Artistic instruction, from introduction to advanced performance level. https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210562/libraries/11892/etraining
Transparent Language Online offers unlimited access to courses at all levels, in more than 100 languages, as well as Beginner English for speakers of 24 languages. You can learn to listen, speak, read, and write in your chosen languages. Find out more at https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210562/libraries/11892/etraining/4
Provider: Edinburgh College
Distance Learning ECDL
(European Computer Driving Licence) at three
levels (Essentials, Extra and Advanced).
As these are Open Learning courses, students’
learning takes place outwith the college and
they attend the college for tests only, at the
end of each course.
Contact course administrator Justyna Walczak
(who deals with applications and enrolments) for
more information.
c.uk
Enrolments are carried out online
OR phone College Information Office
0131 660 1010
Provider: Scottish Seniors Computer Club IT - For the over 50s, take your
own laptop/tablet (beginners and improvers).
The David Macbeth Moir, (Wetherspoons), Musselburgh
10am – 12noon Fridays Phone Sheena Ross: 01875 340675 1st session free, £4 each additional session.
Provider: Pennypit Computer Club (Pennypit Centre, Rope Walk, Prestonpans) IT – a community based class - take your own
laptop or contact to book one. Beginners or experienced. Covers a range of learner-centred topics including Email, Microsoft Office (Word + Excel), Google searches, beginner’s web design (Thursday + Friday).
Monday 9am – 12.30pm Thursday 1pm –3.30pm Friday 9am – 12.30pm Contact Angie at [email protected] for information or the Centre on 01875 819635 Cost is £3 per session (includes tea/coffee/biscuits, worksheets)
Digital World Inspires and supports people to go into digital technology careers.
www.digitalworld.net
ITPT Free (fully funded) higher level IT courses including SQA and industry recognised courses. (Also distance learning)
www.itpt.co.uk 0131 552 5558
Information is correct as of June 2020. East Lothian Works is committed to providing current, accurate information. Please alert us to any errors at [email protected] East Lothian Works is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on external websites.
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