Category: Work

Getting a job is a great achievement, but that’s not where your journey ends. As an employee, your employer will have expectations of you. You will likely come across lots of new terms or jargon that you are unfamiliar with, like tax codes, Human Resources and more. The resources below will help you to better understand what to expect when you are in a job, which will then help you in the Next Steps of your journey.

What is a Probationary Period?

Starting a new job is exciting but can also be a bit nerve-wracking. It’s likely you will sign a contract which has outlined the responsibilities of the job and the requirements you’re expected to meet. Part of this contract will likely be a ‘probationary period’. The purpose of a probationary period is to allow a […]

GOV.UK Job Search

The GOV.UK website has a job search page, which has job advertisements from all career areas, all across the UK.

My World of Work – Learn and Train

Your guide to training and studying – from college and uni to volunteering, picking the right course and the funding that’s available. Use the search bar to look in your specific location or area of interest, or simply browse what’s available! From information on funding, volunteering, to online learning, there’s lots of information here to […]

Get Industry Ready

Our ‘Get Industry Ready’ sessions give you the insight, skills and knowledge you need to build your industry readiness. The programme only involves 2-3 hours of your time per week. You will learn at your own pace with weekly video content delivered by industry experts alongside bite sized e-learning and to top off the experience, […]

Community Jobs Scotland

Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) is an employability programme delivered by SCVO which works with voluntary sector employers to create job opportunities for unemployed people aged 16 to 29. The programme has a focus on those most disadvantaged in the labour market – those who are care experienced or are carers themselves, early Armed Forces service leavers, […]

The Throughcare Team

The Throughcare Team prepares young people for leaving local authority care and provides support, advice and guidance throughout that transition and beyond. If you are leaving local authority care then click on the link for information and guidance.

What is Supervision in the Workplace?

Supervision is a process that involves a manager meeting regularly and interacting with worker(s) to review their work. The purpose is to monitor tasks and workload, solve problems, support workers in dealing with complex situations and to promote staff development. Supervision aims to provide accountability for both the supervisor and supervisee exploring practice and performance. […]

What to Expect When You Get Your First Wage Slip

Getting your first wage slip is really exciting, and your employer has a legal obligation to get this to you before you get paid. Your organisation may have an online resource to manage wage slips, or you may simply get a paper copy. A wage slip has lots of information on it which can be […]