Dundee City Council Employability Service

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Dundee City Council Employability Service: Your Journey to Work Starts Here

What You Can Expect

Dundee City Council’s Employability Service (DCCES) is here to support local people in finding meaningful employment. Whether you’re looking to re-skill, build confidence, or navigate barriers to work, our dedicated team is ready to provide tailored one-to-one support and group training opportunities to help you reach your goals.

Support Includes

Working closely with you, we provide an individualized approach to match your personal needs, aspirations, and circumstances. Our services include:

1.One-to-One Case Management

Dedicated support from our expert case managers.

2. Confidence Building

Growth mindset sessions to boost self-esteem and motivation.

3. Removing Barriers

Addressing obstacles to help you move forward in your career.

3. Removing Barriers

Addressing obstacles to help you move forward in your career.

4. CV and Applications

Personalised assistance with job applications and CV preparation

5. Access to Hidden Jobs Market

Insights and connections to unadvertised job opportunities.

6. Financial and Benefits Advice

Guidance to ensure financial stability during your job search.

7. Interview Techniques

Practice and develop your skills with mock interviews.

8. Funding Applications

Assistance in applying for training opportunities to enhance your skills.

9. In-Work Support

Ongoing support for up to 12 months after securing employment.

Specialised Support for BME and Refugee Communities

If you identify as BME or a refugee, we have a specialized team to support you with:

English language lessons tailored to your needs.
Insights into Dundee’s labour market and local opportunities.
Assistance in maximizing your skills for your chosen career sector.
Job search skills, CV preparation, and application support.
Mock interviews and volunteer placements for practical experience.

Our Success Stories

Ivan

“I found it was a very welcoming space to look for jobs. Without the distractions at
home, the staff were lovely and supportive. It helped me to self-reflect on my goals, my people skills and how I can apply them for future employment and shape my job searching direction.”

Jim

“Molly, Gregor, and the rest of the team were always supportive and were
confident I would find the right job for me. I have now started with Dundee
Heritage Trust as a maintenance operator on the RRS Discovery.”