Employability

      "Every service user who wants to work should
       be supported to find work!"

At Turning Point Scotland, we believe that every service user who wants to work should be supported to find work, whether it is a paid job or working in the community and voluntary sectors.  A grant has been awarded from the Big Lottery Fund to employ a project manager whose remit is to integrate employability into current support service delivery.

Employability is not only about getting jobs, it is about helping raise people's aspirations, preparing them for employment and ensuring that they have the qualities and skills required to retain jobs.  It therefore includes raising awareness of, and signposting to, education and training opportunities that help meet employment goals set by service users.

Volunteer employees from services are being trained in the use of appropriate tools and support mechanisms, to ensure that they are able to support service users through the achievement of goals set within individual employment action plans.  Partnerships with appropriate referral agencies are also being agreed and developed.