Midlothian
DETAILS
Local Authority area:
Midlothian
Primary Courts of relevance:
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and the High Courts
All information provided by:
Midlothian Community Justice Partnership
Midlothian Community Justice Information
Published: 30 November 2021
The information on this page has been provided by Community Justice Partnerships. Community Justice Scotland is not responsible for the accuracy of the information and is unable to respond to direct queries. All such queries in respect of the information shown on this page should be directed to the Community Justice Partnership to which it relates.
This information will be reviewed and updated where required.
This document may not be fully accessible.
Third Sector Programmes: Employability & Education
Employability and Education
Interventions suitable for
[Information not specified]
Programme Title and Provider
Bright Green Business (BGB)
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Bright Green Business offers various programmes including employability support through Mentoring & Streetwise. Workshops, entrepreneurship & the development of business related skills. Delivery of programmes focusing on employer engagement.
Possible Outcomes
Increased employability options and therefore life chances.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Referral made once on a Community Payback Order /Self-referral.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
[Information not specified]
Interventions suitable for
Young unemployed people
Programme Title and Provider
Criminal Justice Social Work and Newbattle Abbey College. Community Jobs Scotland – SCVO (Scot Govt)
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Unpaid Work, Rural Skills Course, First Aid Course, Range of personal placements, Projects undertaken for beneficiaries, Young unemployed people
Possible Outcomes
Reduction in criminogenic and non-criminogenic needs.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Those who are on a Community payback order or on any other Community Justice order/licence.
Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) creates work opportunities for young people within third sector organisations in Scotland.
Programme Title and Provider
Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust (MAEDT)
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Drop-in job club to support job seekers search for jobs, prepare their CVs or access support for volunteering and other opportunities.
Possible Outcomes
Better access to community, increased feelings to citizenship and worth. Options for chances and improved life chances.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Self-referral/ whilst on a Community Payback Order.
Interventions suitable for
All residents
Programme Title and Provider
McSence Training Service, Mayfield
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
CSCS card, first aid, Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ), job search and employability skills.
Possible Outcomes
Increased life chances and employability options.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Self-referral/ whilst on a Community Payback Order.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
[Information not specified]
Interventions suitable for
For males and females aged 16+.
Programme Title and Provider
Midlothian Council Lifelong Learning & Employability Service
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Offer a range of support options, courses and training, currently including: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and European Computer Driving Licence; Administration; Care Academy; Work Club; Construction Skills Certification Scheme Training.
Possible Outcomes
Increase in life chances.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Self-referral/ whilst on a Community Payback Order.