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 Edinburgh 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 Support Edinburgh can help
Talking to an adviser at Edinburgh Council’s Parental Employability Support service is free and confidential. An adviser can help with:
- Developing your CV
- Job searches
- Finding flexible work
- Application and interview skills
- Connections to local employers
- Training opportunities
- Support with benefits and grants
- Childcare support
- Connecting you to other support.
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 Support Edinburgh Works
If you live in the Edinburgh 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: ParentalEmployability@edinburgh.gov.uk
Tel: 0131 529 2482 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
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One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) Edinburgh
If you’re a single parent looking for work or to change your job, One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) Edinburgh can help.
They can support you with:
- Accessing childcare
- Confidence building
- Skills development
- Support with benefits and grants
- Developing your CV
- Job searches and applications
- Interview preparation.
Get in touch with OPFS Edinburgh
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