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If costs are mounting up, the thought of applying for benefits, taking that first step into work or looking for ways to increase your earnings can feel overwhelming. But whatever your situation, you don’t have to do it on your own. A trusted East Ayrshire adviser can help you manage your money, find a job that works round your family or boost your income.

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How East Ayrshire can help

If you’re looking for a job that fits around childcare and other commitments, an adviser at East Ayrshire's Parental Employability Support Fund (PESF) can help. Or perhaps you've been out of the workplace for a while and are a bit worried that your skills are out of date. Or perhaps you already have a job, but are looking to increase your earnings. They can support you with: 

  • Developing your CV
  • Job searches
  • Finding flexible work
  • Training opportunities
  • Application and interview skills
  • Connections to local employers.

If you’re struggling with family problems, they can connect you to other services to support you with:

  • mental health and wellbeing
  • childcare
  • money matters, including advice on debt, benefits and managing household costs.

Using any of these services is also entirely voluntary, so you won’t be pushed into a job that doesn’t suit you. It also means you won’t lose any benefits you’re currently receiving if you decide it’s not for you at any stage. 

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If you haven’t heard from an adviser within 10 days, please get in touch again as we’ve experienced some issues. The service wants to hear from you.

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