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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 – if you live in the South Ayrshire area, the council’s Thriving Communities Employability 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.

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How Thriving Communities Employability can help

Talking to an adviser at South Ayrshire Council’s Thriving Communities Employability service is free and confidential. An adviser can help with: 

  • Developing your CV
  • Job searches
  • Finding flexible work
  • Training opportunities
  • Application and interview skills
  • Connections to local employers
  • Help to reduce outgoings
  • Household bill support
  • Childcare support
  • Support with benefits and grants
  • Debt and energy advice.

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. 

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Contact Thriving Communities Employability

If you live in the South Ayrshire 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.

Drop in sessions

You can drop in to chat to an adviser – you don’t need an appointment.

Lochside Community Centre
Lochside Road, Ayr KA8 9LH
Monday, 10am – 12pm 

Carrick Opportunities Centre
20a, Carrick Buildings, Henrietta Street, Girvan KA26 9AL
1st Wednesday of the month, 9.30am – 11.30am

Glendoune Centre
Girvan KA26 0DS
Wednesday, 9.30am – 11.30am (for individuals with additional support needs)

Carnegie Buildings
First floor, Maybole Library, Maybole KA19 7AB
1st Wednesday of the month, 1pm – 3pm  

Wallace Town Hub
37 George Street, Ayr KA8 0AH
Friday, 10am – 12pm

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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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