Single Parent Employability Support Service - Directory of Services
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Organisation name
One Parent Families Scotland
Brief summary
One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) in Edinburgh offers comprehensive support for single parents. We help individuals who want to find work or advance in their current roles. We can also help you pursue education and training.
What does the support look like?
Our person-centred Employability Support Service and Childcare Connector Service provides tailored support to overcome barriers and develop essential skills. Single parents who are out of work will be supported on their journey into employment. Action plans are agreed with parents and you are supported by their OPFS Support Worker throughout.
This can include:
Taking your first steps to gain skills and knowledge
Undertaking training
Compiling CVs
Applying for college
Completing application forms
Preparing for interviews.
You can find free training to build your confidence, skills, and job prospects. Once you start working, in-work support helps you tackle any issues that could affect your job.
If you're a working parent, OPFS Edinburgh can help. We offer support to build your confidence, update your CV, and find accredited training. You can also discover new job opportunities. Also, we help parents talk to their employers about personal development and job opportunities.
For all single parents starting, returning, or moving ahead in work, education, and training, our Childcare Connector workers help you find and secure childcare. This support lets you achieve your goals.
What will I get?
With 1:1 support, we can tailor your employability journey to meet your needs. This creates a smooth link between employability support and childcare access. Our "Better Off in Work" calculations help single parents make informed choices about jobs, education, and training. For those facing job loss, we provide tailored support to help them keep their jobs or move to new ones. Our 6-week 'Empowerment to Employment Programme' teaches parents skills for job searching, gaining qualifications, and financial planning. Our 'Childcare Connector' service helps single parents find and access the right childcare for their needs. This support enables you to enter, re-enter, or progress in work, education, or training.
When
The 6-Week Empowerment to Employment Programme will run in cycles throughout the length of the funding. Please contact OPFS Edinburgh for further details. You can access 1:1 Employability and Childcare Connector support via referral at any point.
Where
2 York Place, EH1 3EP and outreach community locations.
What can I do next?
You will receive ongoing support, including check-ins and help with workplace challenges. We can provide pre-employment and in-work support.
If you're a parent in work, OPFS Edinburgh can help. We offer support to build your confidence, update your CV, access accredited training, and find new job opportunities. We also support parents to talk to their employers about personal development and opportunities that may be available to you
Address
2 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EP
Phone number
0131 556 3899
Email
Opfsedinburgh@opfs.org.uk
Website
https://opfs.org.uk/
What type of support?
CV, job searching and interview support
In work support to keep current job or find new work
