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East Lothian Local Employability Directory 2020 East Lothian Works is committed to providing clear, accurate, current information, and would appreciate it if you could alert us to any errors or omissions. Information is accurate as of June 2020. East Lothian Works 01620 827262 or elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk
Useful Agencies/Organisations
Employability Advice, Guidance and Support
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) www.myworldofwork.co.uk
https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/
Free All-Age Careers Advice, Information and Guidance.
Careers Centre, Musselburgh, Adam Ferguson House, Station Road,
EH21 7PQ (behind Musselburgh JobCentre)
Call: 0131 665 3120 (Office) or 0800 917 8000 (individual
helpline) or 0800 783 6000 (employer helpline)
Planitplus www.planitplus.net
For information on Careers. This can be useful when compiling your
CV, or completing application forms.
From the homepage, click Careers A-Z which will display a list of
many career areas.
Clear, easy to understand information on the tasks involved,
personal attributes, qualification etc.
Job Centre Plus https://www.gov.uk/jobsearch
North House, Eskmills Park, Musselburgh, EH21 7DU
Call: 0345 604 3719 (General Calls) or 0800 169 0190
(Musselburgh Centre)
Business Gateway www.bgateway.com
Free, impartial advice on setting up a business / being self-
employed.
Offices in Haddington, Dunbar and Musselburgh.
Call: 0300 013 4753 (General) or 01620 827 870 (East Lothian)
Fort Kinnaird Recruitment and Skills www.rscfortkinnaird.co.uk
Centre At Fleming House, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh, EH15 3RD,
off-set to the right of the Odeon Cinema
email: enquiries@rscfortkinnaird.co.uk
talentbank@rscfortkinnaird.co.uk – You can register your details and
be matched to appropriate vacancies.
Facebook: Recruitment and Skills Centre,
Twitter: @RSCFortKinnaird
Most Fort Kinnaird vacancies are regularly advertised on the
website, plus you can register to receive a weekly newsletter.
Call: 0131 669 9090
Strive (Volunteering) www.strive.me.uk
https://www.strive.scot/
Provide information on volunteering opportunities at drop-in or on
website. Volunteering can enhance skills, experience, qualifications
and improve employability.
Musselburgh drop-in Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-3pm.
98 North Street, EH21 6AS.
Call: 0131 665 3300 or 01875 615 423 (General)
Young Scot http://young.scot/
Advice, information and opportunities for young people in Scotland
including discounts and funding information.
Call: 0131 313 2488
Smart Works smartworks.org.uk
32 Annandale Street Lane
EdinburghAdvice for women on presentation, EH7 4LS
provision of interview outfit, plus Email: edinburgh@smartworks.org.uk
interview skills
Call : 0131 516 7787 (General) - Edinburgh
Grassroots Clothing Supporting men grassrootsclothingwardrobe@gmail.com
with interview clothing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grassrootsclothingservice/
Useful Agencies/Organisations
General
Citizens Advice Bureau https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
46 Court Street Information and advice on a range of issues including benefits entitlement,
Haddington, EH41 3NP debt problems, consumer right, employment, tax and utility issues.
(Some information is available in other languages).
141 High Street Email: cab@haddingtoncab.casonline.org.uk
Musselburgh, EH21 7DD Email: bureau@musselburghcab.casonline.org.uk
Call: 01620 824 471 (Haddington) or 0131 653 2748 (Musselburgh)
Welfare Rights http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/591/council_and_government/654/welf
Outreach drop-in sessions in are_rights
Musselburgh, North Berwick,
Dunbar, Prestonpans, Tranent Free information and help and advice on welfare rights and benefits. Can
and Haddington help you to claim all of the benefits you are entitled to. Can also support you
by explaining official welfare rights letters to you, helping to complete claim
forms, advising you on reviews and appeals and representing you at social
security appeals/tribunals.
Call: 0131 653 5230 (Musselburgh) or 01620 827827 (East Lothian)
Universal Credit Helpline https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/overview
Universal Credit helpline
Telephone: 0800 328 5644
Textphone: 0800 328 1344
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800
328 5644
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
(May contain call charges)Ma
Money Advice Service (MAS) www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Free and impartial money advice
Email: enquiries@maps.org.uk (General Enquries)
Call: 0800 138 7777
Turn2Us www.turn2us.org.uk
Benefits Checker where you can enter your own details to check if you are
receiving the right benefits.
Changes www.changeschp.org.uk
(Promoting Positive Run courses and workshops to help cope with stress, anxiety etc.
Wellbeing) Email: info@changeschp.org.uk
108 Market Street,
Musselburgh, EH21 6QA Call: 0131 653 3977
Eastspace www.eastspace.org.uk
Mental health and wellbeing information, on-line factsheets and newsletter
Call: 0131 243 0106 (General)Childcare Choices in East https://www.families.scot/
Lothian Search for childminders, nurseries and other advice about Childcare.
Call: 0800 028 8629
Childcare Choices in East Lothian
Education and Children's Services
John Muir House
Haddington, East Lothian
EH41 3HA
Tel: 0800 0288 629
Fax: 01620 827291
E-mail: childcareinfo@eastlothian.gov.uk
Funding for Study/Training
Please note that all sources of funding have their own eligibility criteria – please check carefully before
applying. Some may be means tested, or depend on geographical area, length/level of course, existing
qualifications etc.
Further Education – Funding will depend on individual circumstances - information is available on
Edinburgh College College website.
(at College, below HNC If you are applying to Edinburgh College and would like to discuss your own
level) circumstances and eligibility for funding for study, call
Student Service 0131 669 4400 (Switch) or e-mail
studentfunding@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Course Information Line –
0131 297 8300 (9am - 4pm)
courseinfo@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Higher Education www.saas.gov.uk
(HNC and above) (SAAS) Students Awards Agency (Scotland)
Call: 0300 555 0505 – (Full Time Enquires)
0300 300 3137 – (Part Time Enquires)
ITA Scotland https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/sds-individual-learning-
(Individual Training accounts-ila
Account – was Individual £200 towards learning (eligibility conditions apply)
Learning Account) Call: 0800 917 8000
Use this link to search for https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-
ITA funded courses – tick train/course/search/ECDL?group=&location=EH15%203RD&radius=20#search-
the ITA box on the left results
hand side
East Lothian Educational www.eastlothian.gov.uk/a_to_z/service/282/east_lothian_educational_trust
Trust for more information and an application form
eleducationaltrust@eastlothian.gov.uk
(Not available for residents of Musselburgh. Wallyford or Whitecraig)
Call: 01620 827 273
e-mail: eleducationaltrust@eastlothian.gov.uk
Red House Home Trust http://www.scott-moncrieff.com/services/charities/charitable-trusts/red-
house-home-trust
Grants are made to individuals and groups for the education and training of
young persons under the age of 22 residing in East Lothian.John Watson’s Trust http://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt/
Awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under
the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially
disadvantaged, primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians
Turn2Us www.turn2us.org.uk
An easy to use Grant Search Tool.
Employability Fund There may also be opportunities for training funded through the Employability
Fund. There are however a range of eligibility criteria, depending on age,
period of unemployment etc.
Please contact your local Skills Development Scotland or Job Centre Plus to
discuss your eligibility.
Professional and Career https://www.gov.uk/career-development-loans/overview
Development Loans Bank loan of between £300 and £10000
Transitions Training Fund https://transitiontrainingfund.co.uk/
(for those affected/will be Funding for training
affected by redundancy
from Oil and Gas Sector
and Supply Chain)
Accredited Qualifications
If you are thinking about studying towards an accredited qualification, there are some different
options available.
SQA Nat 4 Level/Nat 5Level/Highers
Adult Infill in Schools There may be the opportunity in one of the six High Schools in East Lothian
for you to take part in an existing SQA Higher class. Each school has a
different policy, so please contact the schools directly to discuss.
Edinburgh College Offering a wide range of SQA Highers, and some SQA Advanced Highers.
Visit www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk for full time, part-time, evening and
distance learning provision.
Also Communication and Numeracy at lower level available.
Course Information Line –
0131 297 8300 (9am - 4pm)
courseinfo@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
City of Edinburgh Council A wide range of day, evening and weekend courses, will include some SQA
accredited qualifications.
Call the Adult Education Programme Team on:
0131 556 7978
Email: adult.education@edinburgh.gov.uk
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schools-learning/adult-education
Midlothian May offer SQA accredited courses. Call Lifelong Learning and Employability
on 0131 721 3713 or visit
www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/285/adult_education_courses
Dundee and Angus College Distance Learning option available at Nat 4/Nat 5 in Maths. Call 0300 123
1010 or email enquiry@dundeeandangus.ac.uk.
For general assistance, please contact David Dalgleish at East Lothian Works
on 01620 827474 or email ddalgleish@eastlothian.gov.uk.Maths4ALL.co.uk GCSE Maths, distance learning, sit exam at Basil Paterson in Edinburgh.
Costs £200. For details, Call 01745 832211
Qualifications
SQA (Scottish Qualification Should be able to replace lost certificates however there is a cost for this
Authority) service
Call: 0845 279 100, www.sqa.org.uk or email: customer@sqa.org.uk
SCQF (Scottish Credit and This framework shows where different qualifications fit with each other
Qualifications Framework) http://scqf.org.uk/
As an example, SQA National 5 (Nat 5) is roughly equivalent to a good pass
in O Grade/O Level/Standard Grade/Intermediate 2
Further and Higher Education
Edinburgh College www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Full-time, part-time, evening and open learning Email: info@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
courses up to HND level.
The college has 4 campuses at Granton, Milton
Road, Midlothian and Sighthill Call: the Information Office on 0131 660 1010
Edinburgh College are a partner in delivering a Associate Degrees:
range of Associate Degrees with Universities http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/Quicklinks/Associate-
(QMU, Napier, Heriot-Watt and Aberdeen). Student-Degrees
Study to HND level at College, then complete a Contact: 0131 669 4400
degree at University
Scottish Wider Access Programme http://www.scottishwideraccess.org/east
(SWAP - East) Routes to University to study for Email: swapeast@ed.ac.uk
those with no/low qualifications Call: 0131 650 6861
QMU – Queen Margaret University www.qmu.ac.uk
East Lothian’s University, based in Musselburgh Call: 0131 474 0000
Napier University http://www.napier.ac.uk/
Call: 0333 900 6040
Heriot-Watt University www.hw.ac.uk
Call: 0131 449 5111
Edinburgh University http://www.ed.ac.uk
General enquiries
Work: +44 (0)131 650 1000
Open University www.open.ac.uk/Scotland
including free on-line courses http://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Newbattle Abbey College in Dalkeith http://www.newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk/
Email: office@newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk
Call: 0131 663 1921Advice on Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE) entry: Each FE/HE provider have specialist
Student Advisers who can give personalised advice around entry qualifications, course choice and content,
funding etc.
Graduate Advice
Prospects https://www.prospects.ac.uk/
graduate jobs, postgraduate study, advice Telephone: 44 (0) 161 277 5200
about work experience, internship Fax: 44 (0) 161 277 5210
opportunities and graduate careers
Useful Sites for JobSearch
Large Employer Websites
My Job Scotland www.myjobscotland.gov.uk
Scottish Local Authority jobs, searchable by geographic area.
The Scottish Government www.work-for-scotland.org/
NHS Jobs https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
Royal Mail http://www.royalmailgroup.com/our-people
Civil Service https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi
Job Boards
Universal Jobmatch www.gov.uk/jobsearch
Vacancies plus advice on job searching, benefits and
pensions etc.
Indeed www.indeed.co.uk
CV Library www.cv-library.co.uk
Job Serve www.jobserve.com
Monster www.monster.co.uk
Reed www.reed.co.uk
Fish4jobs www.fish4jobs.co.ukTotaljobs www.totaljobs.com
Gumtree www.gumtree.co.uk
Jobsite www.jobsite.co.uk
Jobrapido www.jobrapido.com
Jobs Today www.jobstoday.co.uk
S1jobs www.s1jobs.com
Retail Centres
(Will mostly offer opportunities within Retail or Hospitality based on their site)
Fort Kinnaird rscfortkinnaird.co.uk/
Cameron Toll camerontoll.co.uk/
Ocean Terminal http://www.oceanterminal.com/about/vacancies-95
Gyle Shopping Centre Edinburgh https://www.gyleshopping.com/recruitment
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships in Scotland www.apprenticeshipsinscotland.com
apprenticeshipsinscotland.com
MA (Modern Apprenticeships) www.apprenticeships.scot/find-a-vacancy/
EEF apprentices.co.uk/
Search for engineering apprenticeships in your area.
Limelight Careers www.limelightcareers.co.uk/category/candidate-jobs/
Mid and East Lothian Vacancies www.edubuzz.org/midandeastvacancies/
Other
Goodmoves www.goodmoves.org.uk/Search/CMS
Charity and Third Sector
Edinburgh Airport Recruitment www.arcedinburgh.co.uk
CentreInformation is correct as of June 2020. East Lothian Works is committed to providing current, accurate information. Please alert us to any errors at elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk East Lothian Works is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on external websites. Care Sector The employers listed below may have vacancies for Support/Care Worker roles. These could be full-time, part-time or there may be the option of Relief/Supply work. Check out each website to get more information and to research the company. Action Group www.actiongroup.org.uk Beyond Homecare www.beyondhomecare.co.uk Allied Healthcare www.alliedhealthcare.com Alzheimer Scotland www.alzscot.org ARK Housing www.arkha.org.uk At Home in East Lothian www.athomeineastlothian.org.uk Bluebird Care www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/Edinburgh/home Call in Homecare LTD www.call-inhomecare.co.uk Careline Homecare www.carelinehomecare.co.uk Carewatch www.carewatch.co.uk Carr Gomm www.carrgomm.org Community Integrated Care www.c-i-c.co.uk Crossreach www.crossreach.org.uk Crossroads www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk/our-care Deaf Action www.deafaction.org.uk Delight Supported Living Ltd www.delightsupportedliving.co.uk ELCAP www.elcap.org Enable Scotland www.enable.org.uk/Pages/Enable_Home.aspx Freespace www.freespacescotland.org.uk Hilton Homecare www.hiltonlodgenursinghome.co.uk Lifeways www.lifeways.co.uk Link Living www.linkliving.org.uk Living Ambitions www.livingambitions.co.uk McSence Communications Ltd www.mcsence.co.uk Mears Homecare / ILS www.mearsgroup.co.uk/care Mochridhe Ltd www.mochridhe.com Penumbra www.penumbra.org.uk Places for People www.placesforpeople.co.uk Real Life Options www.reallifeoptions.org/home Redwoods Caring Foundation www.redwoods.org.uk Richmond Fellowship www.trfs.org.uk Scottish Autism www.scottishautism.org SCRT www.SCRT.org.uk Thera Scotland www.thera.co.uk/thera-scotland There may also be other providers in the county not www.scottishcare.org listed here – you might be able to find out more about these by contacting Scottish Care.
When researching any of these jobs/employers, it is important to consider: Who are the client group/groups? Do I need to already have a qualification in Care/Social Care? What kind of training will be provided? Is it on-going? To what level? What is the rate of pay? Does this increase with level of qualification held? Other benefits? Is the PVG check paid for by the employer or me? Is a driving licence essential? If I have a licence, do I need a car or can a vehicle be provided? What geographic area does the employer cover? What kind of support would I get once in the job? Local Computer Skills Support/Training in East Lothian Provider: East Lothian Council Libraries You need to become a member of the Library to use any the East Lothian Libraries services, but this is really easy to do. At any of the Libraries in East Lothian, you need to show two proofs of ID, one which should show your current address. Alternatively, if you have a concessionary travel card, this can be used as your Library Card. You can also use library PCs and Wi-Fi free of charge. Learning Computer Basics – for complete beginners Delivered in all local Libraries, this course is 2 hours per week, for 3 weeks and is completely free. For complete beginners, the classes are very small, usually with only 3 or 4 people, who will all be at the same level and feeling the same as you. The course covers the basics including turning on the computer, using the mouse and getting an e-mail address, sending and checking e-mails and using the internet. Some libraries have regular sessions, while others may take your details and contact you direct when they have enough demand to run a course. Ask in your local Library – they may also contact other libraries for you to see if there are any spaces available elsewhere. (This course is NOT focussed on Employability Skills) Computer Buddies Scheme – for those who have the Basics but need a little more help If you have only recently learnt to use a computer, you'll know that it is easy to forget how to do something. You may have course notes or a book, but you might also like to sign up for our computer buddies’ scheme. Buddies are members of the public who have volunteered to provide help to beginners in computing. They may not necessarily be computer experts, and they are not tutors, but they have the skills and understanding to help a new computer user practice their skills such as basic word processing, email and the internet. We try to match you up with a computer buddy. Your buddy sits with you when you work at a library computer at a time that suits you both. He or she will be there just to give you a hand if you get stuck, and maybe show you a few new tricks. You and your buddy will usually meet at a time to suit you both for an hour a week for up to six weeks. This can be flexible and you and your buddy can arrange what suits you best. Please send your details to fmelville@eastlothian.gov.uk. Or call into your local Library to enquire. For more information, please visit - https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210562/libraries/11892/etraining/6
Distance Learning/on-line learning
Access to hundreds of e-learning courses on subjects including business and office skills, career
development, arts, crafts and creative writing. These courses are completely free for library
members: all you need is your library membership number and a valid email address.
From East Lothian council website www.eastlothiancouncil.gov.uk follow links through:
Libraries (on Home Page)/Visit the e-Library/eTraining to
Digital Unite
Atomic Training
Universal Class offers more than 500 non-credit courses from Exercise and Fitness, to
Computers and Technology. With real instructors guiding the learning, video based
lessons, graded lesson tests and certificates of achievement, you can enjoy an engaging
and measurable learning experience.
https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210562/libraries/11892/etraining/3
ArtistsWorks for Libraries - Musical and Artistic instruction, from introduction to advanced
performance level.
https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210562/libraries/11892/etraining
Transparent Language Online offers unlimited access to courses at all levels, in more than
100 languages, as well as Beginner English for speakers of 24 languages. You can learn to
listen, speak, read, and write in your chosen languages. Find out more at
https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210562/libraries/11892/etraining/4
Provider: Edinburgh College
Distance Learning ECDL Contact course administrator Justyna Walczak
(who deals with applications and enrolments) for
(European Computer Driving Licence) at three more information.
levels (Essentials, Extra and Advanced).
Justyna.Walczak@edinburghcollege.a
As these are Open Learning courses, students’ c.uk
learning takes place outwith the college and
they attend the college for tests only, at the
end of each course.
Enrolments are carried out online
OR phone College Information Office
0131 660 1010
Provider: Scottish Seniors Computer Club
IT - For the over 50s, take your The David Macbeth Moir, (Wetherspoons),
own laptop/tablet (beginners and Musselburgh
improvers). 10am – 12noon Fridays
Phone Sheena Ross: 01875 340675
1st session free, £4 each additional
session.Provider: Pennypit Computer Club (Pennypit Centre, Rope Walk, Prestonpans)
IT – a community based class - take your own Monday 9am – 12.30pm
laptop or contact to book one. Thursday 1pm –3.30pm
Beginners or experienced. Friday 9am – 12.30pm
Covers a range of learner-centred topics
including Email, Microsoft Office (Word + Contact Angie at angm630@googlemail.com
Excel), Google searches, beginner’s web design for information or the Centre on 01875 819635
(Thursday + Friday). Cost is £3 per session (includes
tea/coffee/biscuits, worksheets)
Digital World www.digitalworld.net
Inspires and supports people to go
into digital technology careers.
ITPT www.itpt.co.uk
Free (fully funded) higher level IT courses 0131 552 5558
including SQA and industry recognised courses.
(Also distance learning)
Information is correct as of June 2020.
East Lothian Works is committed to providing current, accurate information. Please alert us
to any errors at elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk
East Lothian Works is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on external
websites.
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