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Over the full-time study programme our participants will have the opportunity to obtain:
Vocational training:
- Up to Level 2 Construction Skills Qualification
- Level 1 Health and Safety Award
- Functional Skills or GCSE in Numeracy and Literacy
Work placement:
- Experience working with reputable construction companies such as; Fosters Property Maintenance, Higgins Partnership, Balfour Beatty and many more
Upon completing the programme, you will have:
- Up to Level 2 in Construction Skills
- Level 1 Award Health and Safety and CSCS Card
- Up to Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE grade 4 or above
- CV writing skills, interview techniques and problem-solving capabilities
- Work with reputable industry employers and gained valuable work experience
- Support and advice provided with your next steps either into an
apprenticeship, employment, or further training
We will support you with:
- Lunch and travel costs *dependent on household income
- 1:1 support to maintain independent living and help to fully understand the
challenges to help identify hopes and aspirations for the future
- Support and advice to access help with financial management, housing, and health/wellbeing
- FREE PPE – Personal Protective Clothing
Barnardo’s Building Hope Academy
Who is it for?
Barnardo’s Make Trax provides information, guidance and support for young people aged 16-29 who are not currently in paid employment or education.
Where?
Barnardo’s Make Trax can work with young people living in Brighton & Hove, or Crawley. Our friendly coaches can meet you in community locations like libraries, youth hubs or cafés (the drinks are on us!). We can also provide support via telephone, video calls and email if you prefer this.
Activities
- Exploring what you want from your future and possible career options
- Supporting you to find and apply to a suitable college, apprenticeship, or training provider
- Job-searching using websites such as Indeed
- Accessing online courses to boost your employability
- Building confidence, motivation, and social skills
- Get access to creative activities to engage and inspire
- Employability skills like CV writing, interview prep, support through volunteering or work placements
- Helping you get involved with volunteering in your local community
- Signposting you to other services that can help you overcome your individual barriers (e.g. housing issues, claiming benefits, substance misuse, emotional and mental health difficulties)
- You may be eligible for financial help to support you with any additional barriers you may be facing, such as access to technology, buying interview clothes, transport costs, etc.
Contact Us
Useful Links:
Employ Crawley is here to help | Crawley GOV
The King’s Trust | Confidence, courses, careers
services for children and young people | England | asphaleia
Barnardo’s Works delivers employability training and support to 16 to 24 years olds across Aberdeenshire.
Our service delivers a wide range of programmes that will help you gain confidence to progress towards education, work or further training. You can get support on a one-to-one basis or within a group setting in your local community. You could even get a work placement or some SQA qualifications that you can add to your CV or Job applications.
Our offer:
- Young people will be supported by a key worker throughout their journey
- Deliver a suite of programmes/activities that will include SQA qualifications
- Young people will have access to local work experience opportunities in Aberdeenshire
- Young people will be able to join our service at the stage that is appropriate for them
- Promoting positive health and wellbeing will be integrated within all stages of the pipeline
- We aim to build their confidence, skills, and resilience to effectively transition between and across different stages of employability and move towards their employment goals.
Barnardo’s Works also has premises in Carden Place, Aberdeen. Carden Place is in the centre of Aberdeen, near Union Street with easy access to the train station and bus stops and is accessible for any young people that want to join in on our City programmes.
For more information contact: barnardosworksnortheast@barnardos.org.uk
We work closely with the following: Young Person Guarantee, Aberdeenshire Employment Connect, Opportunities for All, SDS, Tackling Poverty and Inequality Aberdeenshire, DWP, Discovering Your Potential
Barnardo’s Works delivers employability training and support to 16 to 24 years olds across Aberdeen City.
Our service delivers a wide range of programmes that will help you gain confidence to progress towards education, work or further training. You can get support on a one-to-one basis or within a group setting. You could even get a work placement or some SQA qualifications that you can add to your CV or Job applications.
Our offer:
- Young people will be supported by a key worker throughout their journey
- Deliver a suite of programmes/activities that will include SQA qualifications
- Young people will have access to local work experience opportunities
- Young people will be able to join our service at the stage that is appropriate for them
- Promoting positive health and wellbeing will be integrated within all stages of the pipeline
- We aim to build their confidence, skills, and resilience to effectively transition between and across different stages of employability and move towards their employment goals.
Barnardo’s Works delivers out of Carden Place in Aberdeen. Carden Place is in the centre of Aberdeen, near Union Street with easy access to the train station and bus stops.
For more information contact: barnardosworksnortheast@barnardos.org.uk
We work closely with the following: Young Person Guarantee, ABZ Works, SDS, DWP, Discovering Your Potential, Cashback for Communities
Barnardo’s Works Highland delivers a continuum of employability support for young people from the age of 14 – 29 and parents up to the age of 35 who require support to gain access into a positive, sustainable destination. We work with young people on a 1:1 basis and also in small groups from initial induction through to connectivity to next step training, education or employment.
Our Courses:
- Scottish Academy for Construction Opportunities
- Access to Trades
- Head to Work
- Discover Your Potential (DYP)
- Explore & Believe
- All in Highland
Our Offer:
- Young people will be supported by a key worker throughout their journey at a stage that is appropriate for them.
- Young people will have access to local work experience opportunities and Qualification Scotland qualifications.
- Promoting positive health and wellbeing will be integrated within all stages of the pipeline
- We aim to build confidence, skills, resilience and promote positive health and wellbeing.
Introduction and Overview
Barnardo’s Works Tayside operates across Dundee & Angus. We assist young people to overcome any barriers which are preventing them from achieving their goals. We deliver employability training and support their progression into jobs, apprenticeships, further education and training. We also support young parents in Dundee (16-35) who are unemployed or underemployed and are needing support to access opportunities and improve household income. At Barnardo’s Works, we believe that it is important to build a trusted relationship with each young person we support; and we will share information about our programmes to ensure the support we offer is tailored to your needs; along with the personal and employability goals you are focussed on achieving.
Our Offer:
-Young people will be supported by a Project Worker throughout their journey.
-We deliver a suite of programmes/activities that include SQA and sector-specific qualifications.
-Young people will have access to local volunteering, work experience and employer engagement activities.
-Young people will be able to join our service at the stage that is appropriate for them.
-Promoting positive health and wellbeing will be integrated within all programme stages.
-We aim to build young persons’ confidence, skills, and resilience to effectively transition between and across different stages of the employability pipeline. We also aim to support moving young people towards their employment goals.
Location
Barnardo’s Works Tayside
3 Fleuchar Street
Dundee
DD2 2LQ
If you would like to contact Barnardo’s Works Tayside, please use our contact form, email the Service Inbox barnardosworkstayside@barnardos.org.uk, or contact us via the details below:
Sheelagh Scott (Service Manager) – 07917 544168, sheelagh.scott@barnardos.org.uk
Ann Naughton (Team Manager) – 07562 436156, ann.naughton@barnardos.org.uk
Introduction and Overview
Barnardo’s Works Tayside operates across Dundee & Angus. We assist young people to overcome any barriers preventing them from achieving their goals. We deliver employability training and support their progression into jobs, apprenticeships, further education, and training. At Barnardo’s Works, we believe that it is important to build a trusted relationship with each young person we support; sharing information about our programmes to ensure the support we offer is tailored to your needs; along with the personal and employability goals you are focussed on achieving.
Our Offer:
-Young people will be supported by a Project Worker throughout their journey.
-We deliver a suite of programmes/activities that include SQA and sector-specific qualifications.
-Young people will have access to local volunteering, work experience and employer engagement activities.
-Young people will be able to join our service at the stage that is appropriate for them.
-Promoting positive health and wellbeing will be integrated within all programme stages.
-We aim to build young persons’ confidence, skills, and resilience to effectively transition between and across different stages of the employability pipeline. We also aim to support moving young people towards their employment goals.
Location
Barnardo’s Works Tayside
3 Fleuchar Street
Dundee
DD2 2LQ
If you would like to contact Barnardo’s Works Tayside, please use our contact links, contact form below, or details below:
Sheelagh Scott (Service Manager) – 07917 544168, sheelagh.scott@barnardos.org.uk
Ann Naughton (Team Manager) – 07562 436156, ann.naughton@barnardos.org.uk
Welcome to Barnardo’s Works West!
Barnardo’s Works West is a successful and established service based in the Lochfield area of Paisley and covering Renfrewshire, Glasgow and North Ayrshire council areas. We provide young people with the skills, experience, and opportunities to access independent, sustainable employment.
We offer a wide variety of programmes supporting young people aged 15-29 into employment and training. These range from bespoke one-to-one programmes to group work and work placements, all with the aim of helping young people achieve their employment goals.
Meet the Team!
The Works West team is made up of Twelve members across the service between our Management, Admins, Project Workers, and Social Media, every one of them here to help however they can!
Our Location
Our Offices can be found at:
101 Abercorn Street
Paisley
PA3 4AY
Barnardo’s Works East of Scotland is an innovative service supporting young people, families and New Scots who might normally face barriers to secure independent and sustainable employment, study or further training. We offer support services throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians to those applying for college, looking for a job or Modern Apprenticeship.
Our variety of group and tailored individual programmes help all our clients to gain valuable life and work skills, qualifications and practical work experience. Everyone is supported during their programme by a Project Worker to meet the targets set to enhance their personal development and employability.
We also have our own fully trained counsellor, who runs private, confidential appointments to provide mental health guidance to those who most need it. Our programmes are complemented by enrichment activities which are designed to be fun, whilst building confidence, exploring new things and making new friends. This can include trips to different attractions, team building games and talks by employers or support agencies.
Meet the Team!
The East of Scotland team is made up of twelve members across the service between our Management, Admins and Project Workers; every one of them here to help however they can!
Our Edinburgh team!
Barnardo’s Employment Training and Skills North
Our Employment, Training and Skills courses are tailored to ensure you can reach your full potential.
We will help you to build your confidence and equip you with the skills and knowledge expected by employers.
We work with multinational, UK, and local employers in a wide range of industries to support you into employment, apprenticeships and training.
Enrol with us to:
- Benefit from quality accredited programmes
- Gain hands-on work experience
- Learn from skilled and supportive tutors
- Have access to excellent facilities
- Meet like-minded learners
Contact us using the details below:
Tel: 0191 2963367
Email: ETS-N@barnardos.org.uk OR amanda.whitlie@barnardos.org.uk
Address of Youth Village:
Barnardo’s ETS North: Youth Village, Hudson Street, North Shields, NE30 1DL
First Point of Contact for Absences:
Amanda Whitlie, Tel 0191 2963367 OR email amanda.whitlie@barnardos.org.uk
Safe Guarding Lead:
Christina Saunders Wingfield, Children’s Service Manager for ETS North, Tel 0191 2963367
