We support New Scots (asylum seekers, refugees and migrants) with the following employment support:

  • completing job applications
  • writing CVs
  • preparing for interviews
  • developing skills
  • accessing training and education
  • career advice

Our employment support services are by appointment only.

Apply for an appointment

You must be a registered member before you can apply for an appointment: Register here.

Our team of Employability Advisors are here to help you with finding a job, improving your CV, and applying for work.

To book an appointment with a member of our Employment Support team, follow the link below to our online booking system.

*Please note, if you are referring on someone else’s behalf, include your name and organisation in the additional information box (the last section of the booking form).

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Ukrainian one-to-one appointments

We offer free one-to-one employment support for displaced Ukrainians living in Edinburgh, available in Ukrainian or English. This includes help with CVs, job searches, applications, interview preparation, skills development, and training or volunteering opportunities. To book an appointment, please contact Anna at [email protected] or 07784 538401.

Employment support team

Employability courses at The Welcoming

Bridges to Success – Employability Course for Parents

This is an 8-week employability course for New Scots in Edinburgh. The next course for parents will be held at North Edinburgh Arts.

In this course, you will learn how to search for jobs, write job applications and cover letters, improve interview skills, and learn about work culture in Scotland and UK employment rights.

The course will run in North Edinburgh at North Edinburgh Arts, MacMillan Hub.

Please note that bookings for this course will open in December.

Address: North Edinburgh Arts, MacMillan Hub, 12c MacMillan Square, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB

Date and Time: Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (Starting from 27 January 2026, and a one-week break on February 17th).

Subsidies including childcare and transport can be provided.

Please note: This course is for parents only.

This 8-week course takes place weekly for 2 hours.

The capacity of the course is 30 people.

Register

Registration will open in December.