Programmes

Barnardo’s Works Tayside uses a person-centred, trauma-informed, and tailored approach to supporting young people on their journey into employment.

All In Dundee – Pathways Programme

Supports young people aged 15-29 to develop their communication skills, confidence and employability skills in preparation for employment and further education; with support and opportunities created in areas such as work experience placements, SQA employability and industry qualifications, CV workshops, job search and interview skills training; whilst providing 1-2-1 support and guidance to young people on their journey towards employment.  Please note that we can also support young people who are classed as “underemployed” and in precarious work situations to secure other employment and increase household income.  An Upskill Training Fund* is available to support eligible participants to undertake training and qualifications to improve their employment and career prospects. (*terms apply).

All In Dundee – Pathways Programme (Parental Employment Support)

Supports parents 16-35, unemployed and underemployed parents to enhance their skills and secure opportunities or progress within the workplace.  Support as above.  An Upskill Training Fund* is available to support eligible participants to undertake training and qualifications to improve their employment and career prospects. (*terms apply).

Head2Work

Utilises a “youth work” approach to engaging 14–21-year-olds who are living in employment deprived areas, unemployed and at risk of offending/re-offending; focusing on topics such as mental health and wellbeing, personal finance/budgeting, building confidence and team working, plus also supporting young people to achieve qualifications and to undertake volunteering.  Previous participants have engaged in group activities such as creative art, dance, filming and sport.

https://www.barnardos-ets.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Head-To-Work-Leaflet-1.pdf

Discovering Your Potential (DYP)

Supports care experienced young people for up to a year to build their resilience and confidence, progress towards and sustain further education, jobs, or apprenticeships.

https://www.barnardos-ets.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Barnardos-Works-DYP-Leaflet.pdf

Explore & B’Leave (E&B)

Focuses on supporting young people aged 15-18 to make the transition from school to post-school activity, working on areas such as confidence and communication skills, and vocational activity like CV building, career mapping, exploring career options and setting goals.

https://www.barnardos-ets.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Explore-and-B_Leave-Programme-Flyer-1.pdf

SACO – Scottish Academy for Construction Opportunities

Funded by Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SACO supports young people aged 16-29 to prepare for and access job opportunities within the construction sector.  Support includes funding to obtain a CSCS card and other accredited training, work experience placements to allow young people to gain real life experience in the construction sector and make employer connections, site visits, CV/job search/interview skills and support to progress into job and MA opportunities.  Once in post, in-work support is provided for 6 months, and our mentors can provide support and guidance in a variety of areas, including: Dealing with Work Situations, Budgeting, Health & Wellbeing, negotiating reasonable adjustments with your employer, etc.

https://www.barnardos-ets.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SACO-Poster-Tayside.pdf

Multiply Programme – “REACH – Dundee

This programme is being delivered to support young adults, aged 19-29, to improve their confidence with maths at work and in their personal life.  This is achieved through the deliver of creative programmes covering a range of learning opportunities in creative art, gardening, construction, hospitality and enterprise projects; whilst also supporting young people to achieve qualifications.  Funded through UKSPF.