DG Employment TAP – Directory of Services
DG TAP’s directory provides information on services including training, support with job searches, health, money advice and more for all age groups as well as information from schools, partners and services working to support the development of skills for life, skills for learning and skills for work in our young people.
You can search for services by category, age or pipeline stage.
If you would like to register your service on this website, please complete the registration form here www.dgtap.co.uk/registration
Anyone wishing to make a referral to the Employability & Skills team should download and complete the form below.
Completed forms should be sent to ESS.referrals@dumgal.gov.uk
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Provides individual support to customers, via caseloads, face-to-face meetings and telephone interviews for rural customers, from new claim stage until positive destination. PA’s work with JSA, IB and ESA Work Related Activity Group customers. Under newly adopted Freedoms and Flexibilities PA’...
Age:
- Adult 16-17
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 25+
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 1 - Engagement
Support at this level includes Work experience, volunteering and Mandatory Work Activity: Mandatory Work Activity (MWA) is part of the menu of support available to help JSA claimants as part of the JCP Pre “Work Programme” Offer
Age:
- Adult 16-17
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 25+
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 3 - Vocational Activity
A number of initiatives including Work Choice, Work Preparation Support for Partners, Work Preparation for Carers and New Enterprise Allowance.
Age:
- Adult 16-17
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 25+
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 5 - In-Work Support
Let’s Get Sporty is a not for profit social enterprise based in Dumfries & Galloway. We provide young people with training, mentoring and employment opportunities through the delivery of sport & physical activity.
Our programme is very unique and individual to the person doing it. We can provide support for people looking to do various fields, not just sport. These can be things like marketing, admin, selling, events management and more. We provide the support for YOU and what YOU want to do.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
- School S3
- School S4
- School S5
- School S6
Area:
- Nithsdale
Stage 1 - Engagement, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry
Contact:
Dayne Moore
- Lets Get SportyGeorgetown Community Center, GeorgetownDumfriesDumfries and GallowayDG1 4DF
- 07838909524
Sector specific training; CSCS, H&S, Food Hygiene, Manual handling, First Aid, Chainsaw, Forklift, and other qualifications related to employment opportunities. Modules on employability skills e.g CV, Interview Skills etc
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
Area:
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry
Contact:
Anne Clark
- 1st Floor70 Buccleuch StreetDumfriesDG1 2AA
- 5 Hanover StreetStranraerDG9 7SB
- 01387 262721
Provision will be delivered through a mixture of small group sessions and individual support. It will include a wide range of interactive activities including team building, issue based work (healthy living, healthy working lives), financial management and job-search related skills (making a CV...
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 2 - Barrier Removal
Contact:
Anne Clark
- 1st Floor70 Buccleuch StreetDumfriesDG1 2AA
- 5 Hanover StreetStranraerDG9 7SB
- 01387 262721
Prepare learners for employment by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to secure and sustain employment. Learners will work towards the Certificate of Work Readiness and complete qualifications at SCQF level 4 including: Responsibilities of employment; Dealing...
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 3 - Vocational Activity
Contact:
Anne Clark
- 1st Floor70 Buccleuch StreetDumfriesDG1 2AA
- 5 Hanover StreetStranraerDG9 7SB
- 01387 262721
Support to individuals on a one to one basis or group support - BHC works with disadvantaged/ vulnerable individuals who are facing difficult circumstances for whatever reason - mostly health or social. Individuals have the opportunity to develop their own personal development plans, training,...
Age:
- Adult 16-17
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 25+
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 2 - Barrier Removal
Contact:
Thomesena Lochhead
- Crichton HallBankend RoadDumfriesDG1 4TG
- 01387 272776
Engage with hard to reach or those who have difficult / challenging circumstances e.g. Long term conditions, social issues etc. Support through health improvement activities, befriending, motivational strategies such as training and one to one support for volunteers. Personal development plans...
Age:
- Adult 16-17
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 25+
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 1 - Engagement
Contact:
Thomesena Lochhead
- Crichton HallBankend RoadDumfriesDG1 4TG
- 01387 272776
It consists of two projects – Keep Well – Which offers free and confidential health checks for the targeted client group. Individuals who are identified as being at high risk or who wish to make lifestyle changes are offered follow up by health/lifestyle coaching with trained professionals....
Age:
- Adult 16-17
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 25+
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 2 - Barrier Removal
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Contact Us
To make an appointment with a member of the team please email ESS.Referrals@dumgal.gov.uk, alternatively pop in to:
Employability and Skills Service
Woodbank, Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1NW
t: 01387 260600
e: dgemployability@dumgal.gov.uk
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