WHAT HAPPENS THAT YOU MIGHT SEE, AND WHAT ELSE Takes place

Understanding all aspects of the workplace, including Health & Safety.

Needs and expectations of employers, colleagues, customers and self.

Recognising barriers to employment and how to overcome them in order to sustain employment.

Making use of positive, solution-focussed approaches with short, medium and long-term goal setting and achieving.

Writing CV’s and application forms.

Preparing and practicing for interviews.

Advice and guidance, and empathy from a member of staff at all times when in Education, Training and employment.

Follow up assistance once in employment to ensure sustainability, for as long as is required.

Customer Services – appearance, manner and implementation of our values in all areas of work experience.

Building on-the-job knowledge, skills, experience and confidence in one or more areas of interest:

Procurement – Buying and selling on-line, at auctions, and face to face at various venues.

Deliveries – van driving, collection and delivery of goods, manual handling.

Furniture restoration – clean, restore and polish household goods, glassware, furniture and antiques.

Retail – pricing, merchandising, customer care and awareness, sales and end of day reconciliation, and delivery arrangement.and selling 

If you know someone that needs support to get into employment, or you need support yourself please contact us. Email angela@smilescotland.org.uk

There's no form to fill in. We'll arrange to show you round and have a chat, so you can decide if Smile Scotland is for you, your family member or client.  If you've been referred by a family member or agency someone can come with you, for as long as you need them with you (or they can manage). 

It doesn't matter where you live, how old you are, or why you need that extra bit of support. You can stay as long as you need to and we will tailor your placement with us to meet your needs.