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Hello Highland Parents
Thinking about work? We can help you in a number of ways. We have a team dedicated to supporting local parents. A key worker will help you to: Find career goals and opportunities, Be supported to gain qualifications and certified training, Access childcare advice and guidance, Access money advice and support, Access specialist support services to overcome barriers. Whatever the challenges you are facing
Work. LiFe. Highland is here to support you. Get in touch Email us at: [email protected]
Freephone: 0300 303 1570
Work. Life. Highland Unlocking your work potential
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Hello Highland Parents – Navigate the job market with Work.Life.Highland
Balancing family life and work can be challenging — but support is available.
Work.Life.Highland helps parents across the Highlands explore new opportunities, from training and apprenticeships to connecting with local employers. Whether you’re returning to work, changing careers, or looking for flexible options, guidance is available to help you take the next step with confidence.
We’d love to help. Drop us an email at: [email protected] or call free on 0300 303 1570
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Anna used to imagine having a better work life balance, something where she could set her own hours so she followed her passion to work with children. And now she plans adventures in the park and at the beach and supports children’s learning and development.
Work Life Highland has joined the program for Scotland’s Childminding Future, which offers a £750 startup grant, free training, and a dedicated one-to-one support from SEMA. There’s currently a lot of demand for Childminders in Highland, so visit childminding.org/getstarted.
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Unlock Your Childminding Future with SCMA & Work.Life.Highland
Thinking about a flexible and rewarding career in childcare?
Work.Life.Highland and the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) are helping people across the Highlands unlock new opportunities through childminding. With support, guidance, and start-up grant available, now could be the perfect time to begin your journey.
Discover how childminding can fit around family life, provide meaningful work, and make a difference in your local community.
Get in touch today! Email us at [email protected], or Freephone on 0300 303 1570
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If you are a growing Highland business, looking to expand your team by welcoming passionate people from the local community. Work Life Highland can connect you with potential employees and there could be grant support available too. Let’s build the Highlands together. Find out more at worklifehighland.co.uk. Work Life Highland is delivered by the Highland Employability Partnership with support from the Scottish.
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Connecting Highland Employers with Local Talent
Looking to grow your team in the Highlands?
Work.Life.Highland helps connect local employers with potential employees, making recruitment simpler and more accessible for businesses across the region. From finding the right candidates to exploring available grant support, help is available every step of the way.
Discover how Work.Life.Highland can support your business and workforce needs today.
Get in touch today! Email us at [email protected], or Freephone on 0300 303 1570
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Building great workplaces with flexible working.
Flexible working isn’t a buzz word. It’s
a game changer for your business. Flexible working means much more than just working from home.
Even small changes can make a big difference. Flexible start and finish times, compressed hours, input into shifts, term time hours, hybrid working, remote working, part-time.
Demand for flexible working is growing for many reasons. Flexible working is vital, helping many people get into work and stay in work.
What Scottish businesses are saying about Flex.
72% say it’s been good for business.
75% have retained good staff.
69% have reported reduced sickness and absence.
59% say they’ve improved quality and quantity of job candidates.
Organizations that fail to adapt risk losing top talent and more flexible competitors. It’s becoming the new norm.
41% of workers considering changing jobs flex is important.
53% of unemployed Scottish adults say flexible working matters in their job search.
83% of workers say flex makes them want to stay with their current employer. Even simple changes can have a big impact.
We are here to help with practical support and advice. Flexibility works and work life highlands.
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Flexible working isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a game changer for your business.
Demand for flexible working is growing, and organisations that don’t adapt risk losing top talent to more flexible competitors. But “flex” means much more than working from home. Small changes make a big difference: flexible start/finish times, compressed hours, input into shifts, term-time hours, hybrid, remote, and part-time working.
Even simple changes can have a big impact. Work.Life.Highland is here to help with practical support and advice.
For support email us at [email protected], or Freephone on 0300 303 1570
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Work. It means different things for everyone. For most of us, it means money and how it makes life easier.
From everyday needs to larger things like eating out or a holiday. But work is more than just money. It helps us meet new people. Provides purpose and identity. Boosts self-esteem, confidence, and well-being while creating positive role models for our children.
When we are out of work, we can feel anxious about going back into employment because, well, our lives can get complicated at times and we worry that employers will reject us. These are understandable concerns, but with the right support, we can overcome these hurdles.
Every council in Scotland has an employability service with a wide range of support to help anyone get into work.
It’s voluntary. It’s free. And we’ll work at your own pace. Just pop by or give us a call. It will change your life. The friendly employability staff in your local area are keen to help no matter your situation.
Local Employability Partnerships. Changing lives together.
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The Value of Work | Highlands & Islands Employability Support Explained
This video highlights how tailored guidance, confidence-building, and flexible support can help people move closer to employment, training, and new opportunities. Learn how Work.Life.Highland cam provide free and voluntary support at your own pace, helping individuals develop skills, improve wellbeing, and take positive steps toward work and independence.
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Universal Credit brings more flexibility for employers and claimants.
Universal Credit does not have a 16-hour rule. Employees’ Universal Credit will not necessarily end if they work extra hours, get bonus payments, get overtime, have more than one job or are on a zero-hour contract.
You can give employees more hours, pay and responsibility, enabling them to increase their skills and progress within your company, encouraging retention and long-term reduction in recruitment costs.
The way Universal Credit is calculated means that claimants have flexibility to consider short-term work, as they know their benefit payments will be adjusted as their earnings change.
Universal Credit supports working parents by offering more generous childcare support,
helping them not only move into work but increase their hours and availability.
By making your vacancies more flexible, you can attract a wider range of candidates
including those claiming Universal Credit.
For example, you could do this by offering varying shift patterns, job share opportunities, and transport options.
To find out more about Universal Credit go to GOV.UK and type ‘Universal Credit and employers’ into the search box.
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How Universal Credit Supports Employers & Employees | Flexible Working Explained
Discover how Universal Credit can benefit both employers and employees by creating more flexibility in the workplace. This video explains how the system supports people who increase their hours, take on overtime, or develop new skills while helping businesses manage staffing needs more effectively.
Learn how Universal Credit adjusts alongside earnings, supports career progression, and makes it easier for employees to move into full-time work without losing all financial support at once.
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If you have a disability or a health condition, it can be hard to find the right job
Work. Life. Highland is here to support your journey to a new career
We’ll provide a dedicated Employability Key Worker who’ll work with you to understand your goals.
And advice and training to help you get the job you really want
We believe everyone who wants to work, should have the opportunity
So, get in touch with Work Life Highland today and find out how we can help
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Specialist Support
Our specialist support team provides tailored guidance to help individuals overcome barriers, build confidence, and access the right opportunities. We deliver personalised support that empowers people to achieve their employment and personal goals.
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Finding your first job isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Work Life Highland, we take the time to understand what you want and how best we can support you. If you need training, work experience, or simply confidence building, our team will help you prepare for work.
And when you’re ready, we’ll help you apply for jobs which meet your needs. Ready for a fresh start? Don’t go it alone. Just go to worklifehighland.co.uk.
We’re with you every step of the way
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W.L.H Young people every step video
Taking your first steps towards work can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Work.Life.Highland provides personalised support for young people to help them understand their goals, build confidence and prepare for employment.
Whether you need training, work experience or confidence building, our team can support you every step of the way – including helping you apply for jobs that meet your needs.
? Ready for a fresh start? Find out more at worklifehighland.co.uk.