I am a parent

Are you a parent living in Edinburgh?
Are you unemployed or struggling financially while in work?
Are you looking for support to overcome barriers?

The Parental Employability Support service is free and personalised to your needs. You can get one-to-one support to build an action plan and support you with:

gaining new skills and confidence
maximising your income and benefits
job applications, CVs and interviews
understanding your childcare options
access to funding to help you move towards employment
access to other services that can help you.

You could be eligible for support if any of the following apply to you:

Lone parent
Parent or child with a disability
Parent of 3 or more children
Parent from a minority ethnic background
Parent with a child under 1 year old
Parent under 25 years old

For more information: email ParentalEmployability@edinburgh.gov.uk or call 0131 529 2482

MORE OPTIONS

There are also a range of employability services in Edinburgh which the Parental Employability Support service can link you to or you can contact directly. You can find out more information on the Parental Employability Support projects page.