Welcome to this week's Financial Inclusion Network news

The Financial Inclusion Network is an informal group of over 250 members taken from the Public and Third Sectors which covers all areas of South Lanarkshire.  This network is to share information from a wide range of themes. We hope to provide a new update each week that can be accessed by all members at any time to see what is going on in the area under the headings below. If you would like an item included within our weekly news, please complete our short online form here: https://forms.office.com/e/Ht5w7iAuFi.  For further information, please email communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 

Money is not the only problem – Getting Involved

Getting involved in your community can help you become a part of something and give you chances to learn new things, make friends and make a difference to others. This section shows some ways that you can do that.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/525

Youth Family and Community Learning - Vacancy

We are currently recruiting for a temporary, full time team worker within the Youth, Family and Community Learning Service based in Rutherglen Universal Connections.  For full details use the link below (please note the closing date is 4 July) -

https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/south-lanarkshire/jobs/educ-g2-1769-youth-family-and-community-learning-worker-rutherglen-universal-connections-429526

Social Security Scotland

Please visit our website for up to date news as well as details on how to register for our monthly newsletter which, this month, contains articles on Carers Week and support available for young people looking for work:- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

Money Guiders Scotland

The Money Guiders Scotland Network is a growing community that welcomes staff and volunteers from across Scotland who deliver any form of money guidance.  Visit our website for information, events, news and details of free training webinars which currently includes a beginners guide to insurance - https://www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/pages/category/money-guiders-scotland-network

Healthy Valleys

We are a community-led health initiative that supports communities in rural Lanarkshire.  Why not visit our website to find out about the exciting events that are coming up and have a chance to get involved in your local community.  There is also the opportunity to sign up to our monthly newsletter - https://www.healthyvalleys.org.uk/index.php

Demonstrator Programme

The Demonstrator Programme is aimed at parents looking to find employment or upskill. The programme offers up to six months paid work placement within SLC, NHS and International Service System.  Participants are provided with wraparound support, access to vocational training, benefits/energy advice, help with job searching, applications, CV writing, interview techniques and more.

The criteria for this programme includes being a South Lanarkshire resident, be a parent and at least one of the following - lone parent, parent(s) or child(ren) with disabilities, parent aged 25 years or under, ethnic minority families, families with three or more children and families where the youngest child is under one year old

The Programme is expected to start on or around 1 October 2025 and a number of open days are being hosted between 14 July and 5 August.  For more information and to register please contact - demonstrator@southlanarkshire.gov.uk