Gen R 8 Housing Service – Action for Children
Their service assists young people, between the ages of 16 – 24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Rent Deposit Scheme – Simon Community Scotland
The Rent Deposit Scheme (RDS) has been set up to support young people 16 – 25 to access their own tenancy in a private let. RDS will support you to find a private let, support you with funding and cover your deposit. The RDS also provides tenancy support once you have gained your own tenancy.
Employment Guide for Black & Ethnic Minority Young People
This booklet aims to give you the information that will help you to find employers who value diversity.
Applying for Council Housing
You can use the following links to find your local housing association. For more information about Scottish Secure Tenancy, check out this post.
SAAS & Other Benefits
You may be entitled to different benefits – financial support from the government – which can help pay for the things you need. This link will take you to a page that will help identify what benefits you can apply for. It will also let you know if applying for benefits will impact your SAAS […]
Writing a Personal Statement
A personal statement is a short summary of your education and work experiences and achievements. If you are applying to a college or university course or even an apprenticeship you will need to create a personal statement. A personal statement is an opportunity to sell yourself, as different courses and apprenticeships can be quite competitive. […]
Best Fitness Apps
This article gives you some examples of free apps you can download to your phone to help you improve your fitness and physical health which in turn will improve your mental health and well being.
What is a Corporate Parent?
The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 defines corporate parenting as “the formal and local partnerships between all services responsible for working together to meet the needs of looked after children, young people and care leavers”. A good corporate parent will want the best outcomes for looked after young people, accept responsibility for them, […]
Interview Techniques
Interviews can be nerve wracking, although one way to combat these nerves is preparing ahead of time before your interview. This can settle these feelings and help you feel more confident going in, do your homework and research online! This Youtuber shares some great ideas to help you prepare for your interview.
UCAS Application Cost
UCAS is the the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service and the way you apply for college or university in the UK. This Youtube video explains the UCAS application costs. Some schools may cover the cost of your UCAS application.