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 – if you live in the Argyll & Bute area, the council’s Parental Employability Support service is here to help. Their trusted advisers can help you manage your money, find a job that works round your family or boost your income.
How Parental Employability and Support can help
Talking to a Parental Employability Support adviser is free and confidential. An adviser can help you with:
- Developing your CV
- Job searches
- Finding flexible work
- Training opportunities
- Application and interview skills
- Connections to local employers
- Debt and energy advice
- Support with benefits and grants
- Childcare support
- Household bill support
- Help to reduce outgoings
- Cooking on a budget.
Using any of these services is 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.
Contact Parental Employability and Support Argyll & Bute
If you live in the Argyll & Bute local authority area, please use the contact form to get in touch – it’s quick and easy. An adviser will get back to you shortly. They’ll first chat to you about your needs, then they’ll create a plan based on these if you decide this is for you. Or you can use the contact details below.
Other ways to get in touch
Email: employability@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Tel: 01586 555240 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC)
West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC) provides services to people from minority ethnic communities.
If you’re looking for work or thinking of changing job they can help you access:
- Training
- Modern apprenticeships
- CV, application form and Interview support
- Work placements
- Volunteering
- Education
- Paid employment.
WSREC also offers advice and advocacy around equality and human rights and health and wellbeing.
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Argyll & Bute Citizens Advice Service provides free, impartial and confidential advice on a wide range of topics, including money and work.

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