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Susannah builds a future career with Fair Start Scotland

Updated: Apr 9, 2020

Why did Susannah join Fair Start Scotland?



Susannah had recently been made redundant which left her struggling to get back into employment. She did not know where to start, she was interested in a career change but unclear what she could do.


How did Fair Start Scotland Help?


Susannah was introduced to her Key Worker, Carol at The Lennox Partnership, who was keen to find out more about Susannah’s skills and experience so that she could offer her the right level of support.


With a new CV Susannah was raring to go, she was determined and very motivated to get back to work. She had previously worked in Merchandising for a large fashion brand which gave her transferable skills - making her employable.


The Lennox Partnership at the time was advertising for a role in compliance, Susannah expressed an interest in this and was invited for an interview. With the help and support from Carol, Susannah was able to prepare for the interview. She felt prepared for her interview and was very confident in her ability to do the job.

Getting the job


Susannah was successful in her interview and it wasn't long until she was part of The Lennox Partnership compliance team. During her time in the role, she's demonstrated a brilliant work ethic and her manner with everyone who came in the office did not go unnoticed.


It wasn't long before Susannah was promoted to Key Worker. Her work colleagues knew she would thrive in this role - meeting participants and supporting them back to work.


Susannah hopes to stay in the business long-term and support as many people as she can, Fair Start Scotland will continue to support her while in work.

 
 

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New referrals to Scottish Government’s national Fair Start Scotland (FSS) employability service have ended.

 

Current Fair Start Scotland customers will continue to receive the full range of employability support they need from StartScotland to move into work, which could include up to 18 months pre-work and up to 12 months in work support (depending on your circumstances). 

 

From 1 April 2024, No One Left Behind, Scottish Government & Local Governments’ shared approach to delivering an all-age, place-based, person-centred model of employability support in Scotland, will receive referrals previously referred to StartScotland.

 

To find out more about No One Left Behind local employability support where you live, including single points of contact details for all-age services, employability related information and more, visit Employability in Scotland for details.

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