Employment
Once you've done some learning or volunteering and updated your skills you might think about going back to work. Paid work can give you a real sense of achievement and the security it gives can help you to move on with your life.
There are a lot of organisations that can help you make your journey back to paid work. Check out the Employability Service Directories below for a list of services in your area that can help you get back to work.
You might also have an employment adviser in the project or day centre you attend. Ask a support worker if you're not sure.
Employment projects can help:
get a list of your skills and work experience togther, this is sometimes called a CV
help you prepare for interviews
give you advice on moving from benefits onto a wage
sometimes give you help with clothing for interviews
It's important to remember that if you get a full time job you would no longer get housing benefit for your tenancy or funding for your supported acommodation. Please check with a benefits advice worker before you decide to take a job to check that you would be better off in work.
Money Advice Scotland can help you find a money advice project near you.
Your local regeration agency or Job Centre can also help with a Better off in work calcuation.