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We are South Lanarkshire Council's Employability Service. We offer a wide range of employability support to residents of South Lanarkshire.

02/11/2026

🎉🍂 October Training Round-Up 🍂🎉

What a fantastic month it's been! October has been packed with achievements, new experiences, and exciting milestones supporting people across our programmes. 🌟👏

✅ Our young people on the Leisure Works programme have successfully completed their training sessions, and we're thrilled that the majority have now started their work experience placements!

🎊 The remaining participants will begin their placements next week, and we can't wait to hear about their experiences as they take this exciting next step. 💼✨

🤝 Our weekly Peer Group sessions have continued to provide a safe and supportive space for people to connect, share experiences, build confidence, and support one another on their individual journeys.

🚑 The Gradu8 Works group achieved another important milestone by completing their First Aid Training. Well done to everyone involved for gaining these valuable life and workplace skills! 👏🩹

📚 Throughout the month, participants have also continued to engage in our Preparing for Next Steps programme, taking part in a range of activities including interview preparation, learning how to create effective CVs, and personal development activities, all designed to help them move closer to their goals in employment, education, and training. 🌱⭐

🌟 We were also delighted to launch our Stronger Starts programme this month, welcoming participants as they begin their journey towards building confidence, developing new skills, and achieving their personal goals. 🎉🙌

A huge congratulations to everyone who came along to the various sessions for their hard work, commitment, and positive attitudes throughout October. You continue to impress us with your determination and achievements! 🎉🙌

Thank you to our staff, partners, employers, and supporters for helping make these opportunities possible. ❤️

Here's to even more success in November! 🎃🍁✨

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02/11/2026

EA Intro to Facilities

🌟 Building Skills, Confidence and Future Opportunities! 🌟

Parents taking part in our Supporting Families Programme are not only developing personally and socially, they're also taking positive steps towards employment through our Employability Academy, delivered in partnership with South Lanarkshire College. 🎓🤝

We're now halfway through our Introduction to Facilities course, where parents are attending weekly sessions to learn about career opportunities within South Lanarkshire Council's Waste, Grounds and Facilities Services. ♻️🌳🏢

So far they've been developing valuable skills in:

✅ Manual Handling
✅ COSHH Awareness
✅ Risk Identification & Risk Assessments
✅ First Aid Basics
✅ Mental Health Awareness
✅ Customer Service

And this is just the beginning! 🚀

For parents interested in pursuing a career in this sector, we'll continue to provide support with job searching, application forms and interview preparation, helping them take the next step towards achieving their employment goals.

👏 Good luck to everyone taking part. We can't wait to see where your journey leads!

If you are interested in finding out more about the support available from our Supporting Families programme, please get in touch: [email protected]

29/10/2026

🌟 Care Experienced Week 2026 | Forward to the Future 🌟

Callum and John were referred to South Lanarkshire Council’s Employability Service through the Employability Promise and were determined to move into work. Following a successful placement with Platinum Trade and completion of their CSCS training, both secured full-time employment and continue to develop their skills in the workplace.

A fantastic example of young people looking Forward to the Future and achieving their goals.

28/10/2026

Foundation Apprenticeship - Engineering

A huge well done to our new cohort of learners who have recently started their two-year Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering at New College Lanarkshire, Motherwell Campus.

The group has made a fantastic start, settling into college life quickly and showing great enthusiasm, engagement, and commitment to learning. The Foundation Apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity for learners to gain industry-relevant skills, experience a college learning environment, and work towards future careers in engineering.

We look forward to supporting the class over the next two years and seeing them continue to develop, achieve, and reach their full potential.

Well done to all learners on making such a positive start to the programme. We wish them every success as they progress through their Foundation Apprenticeship.

28/10/2026

Last Wednesday we kicked off our ‘Preparing for Next Steps’ Employability Skills Training Programme!

In Hamilton, parents joined us for the first of four weekly morning sessions focused on interview preparation, helping build confidence and develop the skills needed to support their own career journeys.

We also launched our afternoon employability sessions in Rutherglen for young people.

The session explored a range of employability topics, including: Supported job searching Job applications CV updates and development Interview preparation Building confidence for employment and training opportunities.

These sessions will continue over the coming weeks, and participants are welcome to drop in for immediate support, including mock interviews and assistance with upcoming job opportunities.

If you're looking to take the next step towards employment, we'd be delighted to support you on your journey.

26/10/2026

Supported Employment Escapes! 🗝️✨

Members of the Larkhall Supported Employment Peer Group planned and organised a fantastic trip to Glasgow to take on an Escape Room challenge together!

The group travelled by bus, enjoyed a little shopping and made their way to the St Enoch’s Centre, where teamwork was the key to success.

They worked together to defeat the evil Jafar and release Aladdin’s Lamp in just 46 minutes! 🔐👏

A brilliant day out filled with teamwork, fun and a great sense of achievement!

23/10/2026

🤝 Supporting Families Together
Strong families build strong communities, and that's why partnership working is so important.

Our Supporting Families team are proud to support the delivery of The Incredible Years Programme delivered in partnership with Family Support Hubs across South Lanarkshire to help parents and carers feel confident, supported and connected.

This evidence-based programme provides practical tools to help families:
💛 Strengthen parent-child relationships
💛 Build confidence in managing challenging behaviours
💛 Support children's emotional wellbeing and development
💛 Create positive routines, boundaries and family relationships
💛 Prepare children for success at nursery and school

Just as importantly, the programme creates opportunities for parents to connect with one another, share experiences, and realise they're not alone in the challenges of parenting.
By working together across services, we're helping families access early support, build resilience, and create positive outcomes for children across our communities.
Because when services collaborate and families are supported, children have the best chance to thrive. 🌟

If you would like to find out more about the support available from this programme, please contact [email protected],uk

22/10/2026

Meet The Supporting Families Team - Aimee and Imogen

We are pleased to introduce Aimee and Imogen who have joined our supporting families team as Vocational Development Workers.

Aimee has joined the team from Routes to Work South where she gained a wealth of employability skills and knowledge which she was able to bring with her to her new role in the supporting families team here at South Lanarkshire Works.

We spoke to Aimee about how she is settling in and she said "New beginnings, new opportunities and the chance to make a real difference. Excited to be part of Supporting Families Team with South Lanarkshire Council "

Imogen joined team in August and brought her experience in third sector family support with her to her new role in the South Lanarkshire Works Supporting Families team covering the Hamilton Area.

We spoke to Imogen about how she is settling in and she said " I am really happy to join the Supporting Families Team to support families across South Lanarkshire. It's been great shadowing my colleagues, making connections with community partners and meeting parents and families!

21/10/2026

🌟 The power of online learning!

👏 Well done to the 20 Aspire young people who recently completed our Remote Health and Wellbeing Course, delivered in partnership with Anam Alba.

The programme is specifically designed for young people who experience social anxiety or find larger group environments challenging.

Through online sessions focusing on mindfulness, confidence building and wellbeing, participants have developed new skills, increased their confidence and formed valuable social connections from the comfort of their own home.

The success of this latest group highlights how flexible and accessible support can make a real difference to young people's lives.

📩 A new course will begin in November. If you'd like to learn more or feel this programme could benefit you, please contact our employability mailbox.

21/10/2026

National Parenting Week 2026 💜

Parenting is one of the most important jobs in the world, but it doesn't have to be done alone.

Our Supporting Families Team offer Parent Support Groups providing a warm and welcoming space where parents can come together for a cuppa, a chat and some time for themselves. It's a chance to connect with others who understand the joys and challenges of parenting, build friendships and find support in a relaxed environment.

Alongside peer support, parents can get involved in creative activities such as ceramic painting and diamond art, helping them unwind, boost their wellbeing and have a little fun along the way. Most importantly, the group helps parents feel connected, valued and supported.

This National Parenting Week, we're celebrating the power of connection and the positive difference that supportive communities can make for parents and families. 💜

If you are interested in finding out more about support available, please get in touch at [email protected]

Address

169 Main Steet
Rutherglen
G732HF

Opening Hours

Monday	8:45am - 4:45pm
Tuesday	8:45am - 4:45pm
Wednesday	8:45am - 4:45pm
Thursday	8:45am - 4:45pm
Friday	8:45am - 4:15pm

Telephone

+443000290042

Website

http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200201/south_lanarkshire_works/2073/job_help_and_support

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