Who we are

Working North Ayrshire is delivered by various providers, offering a wide range of opportunities and support.

If you’re looking for a job, a better job, or a route back into work, we’ll support you with practical steps and ongoing encouragement. We work at your pace and focus on outcomes that matter to you.

We support residents of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are a young person, parent, or require specialist supported employment from our Equal Programme, opportunities are available for everyone!

Meet the partners and services that bring Working North Ayrshire to life.

North Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (LEP)

North Ayrshire’s Local Employability Partnership brings together local services and employers to deliver joined-up, person-centred employability support aligned to local needs and opportunities driven by No One Left Behind and Bringing Hope, Building Futures Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan.

LEP Partners include:

• North Ayrshire Council
• Skills Development Scotland
• Ayrshire College
• Department of Work & Pensions
• NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• KA Leisure
• TACT as the Third Sector Interface
• DYW
• Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce

Our partners aim to reduce unemployment and increase employment across North Ayrshire.

Working for You

Working for You provides training and employment opportunities for unemployed people of all ages to prepare and progress to sustainable employment. No matter your age, if you are keen to secure employment, we will work for you!

Dedicated support is also available for those with convictions, so you don't have to worry about this excluding you.

The Equal Programme

The Equal Programme supports people who face additional barriers to work to access fair, inclusive, and sustainable employment.

We provide tailored support for people who face barriers to work, including disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. Support is personalised around individual strengths and goals. We work with partners and employers to remove barriers, build confidence, and create routes into training, employment, and progression. Our focus is on fair access to work that supports long-term wellbeing.

Working for Young People

In North Ayrshire, we have a range of opportunities to help young people prepare and progress to employment.

You can drop into a Youth Hub for friendly support, explore Modern Apprenticeships, or set goals through an Ambition Agreement. If you need a boost to get started, the Personal Recruitment Incentive and First Steps for care-experienced young people can help open doors. We also work with Barnardo’s and Street League to offer coaching, confidence-building and real opportunities. Whatever route you choose, we are here to help you move forward.

Positive Pathways

Positive Pathways, delivered by TACT, is a free, 12-week employability programme for unemployed people over 16 living in North Ayrshire.

The programme helps people build confidence and prepare for employment through supported volunteering opportunities.

No matter where you are in your employment journey, Positive Pathways will equip you with the skills and mindset needed for lasting, positive change.

Working for Families

We Work for Families supports parents and carers to move towards work, training, or a better job in a way that fits around family life.

Together, we can help you reach your positive destination.

Working for Families: Skills for Life

Skills for Life helps people build the confidence and everyday skills needed for work, learning, and life.

We offer paid work experience and training to help people build skills and prepare for future employment.