Directory
The Joined Up for Jobs directory lists organisations delivering employability and related services in Edinburgh. You can search for organisations listed the JUfJ directory by name, keyword, service type, postcode, or main client group.
Access to Industry - EdinMe
EdinMe is a service for people aged 16-21 with emerging and entrenched mental health issues affecting their progression towards sustained employment. Through 1:1 appointments, group work and an embedded employability focus, the project will support ...


Service Type
Employability
Client Group
Care experienced, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, Criminal Convictions, and Health Conditions
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement, Stage 2 / Barrier Removal, and Stage 3 / Vocational Activity
Outreach offered
Yes
Access to Industry - Encompass
Encompass is an education, training and employability service for people in Edinburgh living with complex needs. It helps people furthest removed from the labour market to build their skills, gain access to opportunities and, where appropriate, move ...


Service Type
Employability
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
20-24, 25-29, and 30-50
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement, Stage 2 / Barrier Removal, Stage 3 / Vocational Activity, and Stage 4 / Job Matching
Outreach offered
No
Action for Children - Cashback: Positive Choices
Our Cashback - Positive Choices programme is aimed at young people aged 15 – 24 who reside in Edinburgh and are looking to start their journey within the world of work.
This is an interactive and practical programme that is delivered from our trainin...

Service Type
Employability and Education and training
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement and Stage 2 / Barrier Removal
Outreach offered
No
Action for Children - Discovering Your Potential
The Discovering Your Potential Programme aims to improve the pathway outcomes to education training and employment for care experienced young people who are, or have been Looked After at Home. We understand that young people from this most vulnerable...

Service Type
Employability and Education and training
Client Group
Care experienced
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19, 20-24, and 25-29
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement
Outreach offered
Yes
Action for Children - EF4: Pave Your Way
Pave Your Way is a construction programme for young people aged 18-24 years old who live in Edinburgh or East Lothian who looking to secure employment within the industry.

Service Type
Employability and Education and training
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 4 / Job Matching
Outreach offered
No
Action for Children - Lay Your Foundations
‘Lay Your Foundations’ (Employability Fund Stage 2) is a ten-week generic training programme offering young people an introduction into the world of work.
The programme would suit young people who are interested in exploring the world of work and loo...

Service Type
Employability, Health / Mental Health, Education and training, Money / Benefits, and Volunteering
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19
Pipeline Stage
Stage 2 / Barrier Removal
Outreach offered
No
Action for Children - Reach Out
Our Reach Out programme is designed to support young people to increase attainment, confidence and communication skills.
Participants are encouraged to explore the world of work look at options for progression including further training or education....

Service Type
Employability and Education and training
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement
Outreach offered
Yes
Action for Children - Women into Construction
Similar to our flagship Youthbuild programme, this is an opportunity for women to explore the world of construction in a supported and interactive way.
This 7-week training programme will allow participants to explore the world of construction whils...

Service Type
Employability and Education and training
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 3 / Vocational Activity and Stage 4 / Job Matching
Outreach offered
No
Action for Children - Youthbuild
Youthbuild is our flagship programme aimed at young people aged 16-24 years old living in Edinburgh who are facing barriers to employment.
The programme includes several sector-based qualifications, Level 4 SQA Health & Safety in a Construction Envir...

Service Type
Employability and Education and training
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 3 / Vocational Activity and Stage 4 / Job Matching
Outreach offered
No
All Cleaned Up: Clean 2 Change
Clean 2 Change works with individuals with convictions to help remove the barriers they face in achieving sustainable employment. Our aim is to create and promote a culture of inclusiveness and positive destination while providing valuable training, ...

Service Type
Employability
Client Group
Criminal Convictions
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-50, and 50+
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement, Stage 2 / Barrier Removal, Stage 3 / Vocational Activity, and Stage 4 / Job Matching
Outreach offered
No
All In Edinburgh
Supported employment for people who have a disability or long term health condition in Edinburgh.
If you are working with someone who has a disability or long term health condition and they are interested in finding a job and keeping it, we can help. ...


Service Type
Employability, Health / Mental Health, Education and training, and Money / Benefits
Client Group
Disability, LGBT+, Criminal Convictions, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-50, and 50+
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement, Stage 2 / Barrier Removal, Stage 3 / Vocational Activity, Stage 4 / Job Matching, and Stage 5 / Upskilling & Aftercare
Outreach offered
Yes
ASH Scotland
ASH Scotland (Action on Smoking and Health) is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco

Service Type
Health / Mental Health, Education and training, and Addictions
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Outreach offered
Yes
Business Gateway Edinburgh
Business Gateway Edinburgh offers expert support and guidance to new and existing businesses. Through Business Gateway you can access: Free advice from our experienced business advisers to help you start a business or find new ways of doing bus...

Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-50, and 50+
Outreach offered
No
Cafe Training Project - Broomhouse
We provide training in a supportive cafe and kitchen environment.
Trainees get involved with a range of tasks including customer service, food preparation, baking, cleaning, dish washing and helping with outside catering orders. Our programme is gr...

Service Type
Education and training
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
South west and All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-50, and 50+
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement, Stage 2 / Barrier Removal, and Stage 3 / Vocational Activity
Outreach offered
No
Canongate Youth NOLB Activity Agreement Hub (City Centre)
No One Left Behind Activity Agreements Hub - City Centre
No One Left Behind (NOLB) Activity Agreements support young people aged 15.5-19 (or up to age 26 for those with multiple barriers as stated in the NOLB Emerging Best Practice Guide) who are not ...


Service Type
Employability
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement
Outreach offered
Yes
Canongate Youth - The Gate
Canongate Youth provides employability and well-being support to young people aged 15-24.
Our focus is on removing barriers for young people and supporting them in a holistic way to move onto further education, training and employment. The employabil...


Service Type
Employability, Health / Mental Health, and Education and training
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement
Outreach offered
Yes
CashBack to the Future: Free arts workshops for 12-19 year olds
These free workshops are open to any young people aged 12-19 who are looking to try something creative. Currently delivered digitally, every young person will receive an Art Pack full of materials delivered to their door. The Art Pack will mean they ...

Service Type
Education and training
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement and Stage 2 / Barrier Removal
Outreach offered
Yes
Citadel Connect
Citadel Connect is an innovative training and volunteering programme based at the Citadel Youth Centre. The programme allows the young people to gain new skills, have new experiences, become active members of communities and make a positive differen...


Service Type
Employability, Education and training, and Volunteering
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, LGBT+, Criminal Convictions, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
North east
Age group served
16-19
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement, Stage 2 / Barrier Removal, and Stage 3 / Vocational Activity
Outreach offered
No
Citadel Futureheads Employability services
The Futureheads Employability project supports young people aged 16 – 21 into employment, education, training and voluntary work. Our weekly Careers Café assists unemployed young people and school leavers with job searches, college and job applicatio...


Service Type
Employability, Education and training, and Volunteering
Client Group
Care experienced, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, LGBT+, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
North east
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement, Stage 2 / Barrier Removal, and Stage 3 / Vocational Activity
Outreach offered
No
Citadel Youth Centre NOLB Activity Agreement Hub (North East)
No One Left Behind Activity Agreements Hub – North East
No One Left Behind (NOLB) Activity Agreements support young people aged 15.5-19 (or up to age 26 for those with multiple barriers as stated in the NOLB Emerging Best Practice Guide) who are not...


Service Type
Employability, Education and training, and Volunteering
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
North east
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement
Outreach offered
No
Community Help and Advice Initiative (CHAI)
CHAI’s Employability & Support Service operates in the South-West of the City of Edinburgh and works with young people and adults, who are out of work, helping to address barriers to employability.
Service Type
Employability, Housing, and Money / Benefits
Client Group
Long term unemployed
Target Area
South west
Age group served
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-50, and 50+
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement, Stage 2 / Barrier Removal, Stage 3 / Vocational Activity, Stage 4 / Job Matching, and Stage 5 / Upskilling & Aftercare
Outreach offered
Yes
Community Renewal NOLB Activity Agreements Hub (North West)
No One Left Behind Activity Agreements Hub - North West
No One Left Behind (NOLB) Activity Agreements support young people aged 15.5-19 (or up to age 26 for those with multiple barriers as stated in the NOLB Emerging Best Practice Guide) who are not i...

Service Type
Employability
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
North west
Age group served
16-19 and 20-24
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement
Outreach offered
Yes
Community Works
What we do
Help people to overcome barriers such as lack of confidence, experience or qualfications to identify and get into volunteering or work that suits their needs.

Service Type
Employability, Education and training, and Volunteering
Client Group
Care experienced, Disability, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, LGBT+, BME Groups, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
North east and North west
Age group served
20-24, 25-29, 30-50, and 50+
Pipeline Stage
Stage 2 / Barrier Removal, Stage 3 / Vocational Activity, Stage 4 / Job Matching, and Stage 5 / Upskilling & Aftercare
Outreach offered
No
COVID-19 Support: Venture Trust - Be well. Be connected. Be Ready.
To our valued referrers and partners, we want to let you know we are still taking referrals.
We have literally turned our services outside – in, moving from group-based personal development in Scotland’s wilderness and outdoors in communities to worki...

Service Type
Employability, Health / Mental Health, Housing, Education and training, Money / Benefits, Volunteering, Domestic Abuse, and Addictions
Client Group
Care experienced, Homeless / at risk of homelessness, Substance misuse, Criminal Convictions, Lone Parents, Health Conditions, and Long term unemployed
Target Area
North east, North west, South east, South west, and All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-50, and 50+
Pipeline Stage
Stage 1 / Engagement, Stage 2 / Barrier Removal, Stage 3 / Vocational Activity, and Stage 4 / Job Matching
Outreach offered
No
Create Digital Skills
We offer a wide range of programmes tailored to suit individual needs. With a focus on providing person centred training that is delivered locally, we help improve IT confidence, employment prospects and keeping up to date with modern technology. Al...

Service Type
Employability and Education and training
Target Area
All Edinburgh
Age group served
16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-50, and 50+
Pipeline Stage
Stage 3 / Vocational Activity
Outreach offered
No