Call for businesses to help youngsters into work

Bosses in Rutherglen and Cambuslang are being urged to help the area’s young people into work.

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has helped thousands of young jobseekers across the country find work through its Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) programme, which works with voluntary sector organisations to offer young people aged 16 to 29 a job.

The programme focuses on those who are most disadvantaged in the labour market, including care leavers, carers, young people with convictions, those with disabilities or mental health issues, those affected by substance misuse and military service leavers.

With the announcement of the latest phase of Scottish Government funding, South Lanarkshire charities are being invited to get involved to help create hundreds of jobs over the 12 months.

Lorna Forrest, head of service delivery at

SCVO said:“CJS not only gives a young person a job and helps them to develop both professionally and personally – which in itself is a fantastic opportunity.

“It also helps voluntary sector organisations by improving the service they provide and bringing more resource, experience and skills to their work, which is never more needed than right now, as the sector continues to support communities through the impact of the pandemic.”

Up to £5,000 is available for each completed CJS contract, with an up front payment followed by monthly amounts to help cover the employee’s wage, NI, pension contributions, support, induction and on-the-job training.

SCVO is hosting a free online information event on Monday, March 15, for potential employers to find out more about the programme. Visit https://bit. ly/37RZeyR to register. For more contact moira.cuthbertson@scvo.org.uk