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Parental Employability Support Fund (PESF)

Information on the Parental Employability Support Fund (PESF).

Parental Employability Support Fund (PESF) is a Scottish Government funded programme.  It provides a more flexible and user-based model of delivery that supports parents into work as well as helping those already in work to increase their household income.

The programme provides Person-centred help for parents to address their barriers to work, which might include a lack of skills or work experience, health support, money advice, confidence building or motivational support.

The service includes:

Targeted support to help parents already in work through the provision of training and employability support to remain active in the workplace and gain progression through a rewarding career.

Confidential income and money advice which includes:

  • Benefit checks and help with any claim processes
  • Better off calculations
  • Help with debts, these can be a barrier to work
  • Creation of a bespoke budget for the family
  • Budgeting skills support to ensure long lasting effect
  • Funding for Qualifications
  • Funding for Sector Specific Certification
  • Volunteering, Work Experience and Work Trails
  • Support with job applications, developing a CV and preparing for an interview
  • In work support, mentorship support for the first 12 months of employment.

If you would like to find out how the Parental Employability Support Fund can help you, please email employability@cne-siar.gov.uk or telephone 01463 211801.