Service Leavers' Guide - July 2023 edition

 

T​he updated version of the Service Leavers' Guide has now been published on gov.uk.

Please see link: ​Service leavers' guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

HM Forces Veterans' ID Card

 

The Ministry of Defence and Office for Veterans' Affairs are​​ building an application process to support the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card rollout later this year. They want to hear your views on this.

If you are a veteran who served in HM Armed Forces, please complete the survey to help the team:  https://ow.ly/PCt350PqHHf 

Armed Forces Covenant - Duty Toolkit

 

The Armed Forces Covenant website now hosts a Duty Toolkit, with reference documents, guides, resources and training material to help explain the legal Duty aspect of the Armed Forces Covenant. Please visit: Armed Forces Covenant Duty toolkit - Armed Forces Covenant​ for further information.

Fife: 50 things to do before you're 5 in Fife, 50 ideas for play and learning indoor and outdoors

50 Things To Do aims to provide inspiration, guidance and ideas for parents, carers and children about activities that will support the improvement of children's development, skills and knowledge.

50 Things to do before you're 5 provides 50 exciting ideas for play and learning for children and families. The activities are free or low-cost that can be done both indoors and outdoors in your local area.

To visit the website download the app, follow the link below:
Fife.50thingstodo.org

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Scotland: Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) New Childminder Recruitment Campaign

For a limited time, SCMA is delighted to be offering fully-funded support and training packages to help set up new childminding business in rural and urban areas of Scotland where there is demand for more childcare to support working families. With funding provided by Scottish Government and participating local authorities and agencies in order to enhance parental employability, the initiative is being led by SCMA and delivered through the Scottish Childminding Partnership.

Areas considered: Edinburgh, East Renfrewshire, Dundee, Glasgow and the Highlands.

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be provided with training, support and a business start-up grant to help them pursue a rewarding career in professional childminding. Register you interest and we will be in touch with more information.

Why be a childminder?

By joining this hugely fulfilling profession, you’ll not only be providing high-quality, nurturing childcare, you’ll also benefit from the flexibility and freedom that professional childminding can offer.

Edinburgh: Forces Families Jobs

There are a wide range of different opportunities available on FFJ, so if you are living in this area of Scotland or due a posting there, then there could be something for you 🙂

You can use this website with confidence in knowing that employers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant or are able to demonstrate their commitment to the Armed Forces.

https://www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk/jobs/jobs-in-edinburgh/lc-Edinburgh/co-225/

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Inverness: Aramark job vacancies

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Aramark have a number of vacancies, for further information go to https://aramarkcareers.com

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Edinburgh: Job Vacancies with Aramark

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Aramark are currently advertising a number of vacancies in the Edinburgh area. For more information on any of the above vacancies go to 👉 https://aramarkcareers.com

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KCC: Kent Family Hub Consultation, Have Your Say

 

Family Hubs will bring together services so that families can access the right support at the right time in their lives. The programme will mean changes to some of our family services in Kent, 

We want everyone to have a chance to have their say as part of the Kent Family Hub consultation.

Take part at: kent.gov.uk/familyhubservices today!

Northern Ireland: CitySightSeeing Belfast open top bus tours

With one route featuring 19 stops conveniently located around the city, City Sightseeing Belfast will take you around the most prominent landmarks and attractions in the city.

Enjoy the view from the open-top exclusive red busses and whenever you spot something you would like to explore further, just hop-off! Soak up the local atmosphere at an Irish pub, check-out the world-wide famous Belfast's political murals from the double-deckers, or get cultural at the Spectrum Centre.

For more information and to book please click here

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