Action for Children North Lanarkshire Young Carers

Fabulous night for a group of Young Carers attending the Scotland v Poland match! Unfortunately, the score wasn’t as good as the half time snacks!

We wish to thank William Grant Foundation for supporting us with this short break

If any of our families in the Motherwell area wouldn't mind filling this short questionnaire regarding key transport issues within the Motherwell area.
this is for the Motherwell CB Environmental Sub Group

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Our lovely staff team attended a Fantastic training course this week. Some amazing new skills learned and we cant wait to use them! 😁

Many thanks to the NHS Educational team for putting this training on. 😁

Coatbridge Youth Work Groups
There are lots of different groups being delivered in the Coatbridge area for different age ranges.
Scan the QR code below for more information.

Here is what Coatbridge has to offer for our new term. Groups to suit all. For more information contact [email protected]

It's been a great week so far with the return of our new groupwork programme! 😁

It's been great to see our young carers and we are excited for the months ahead!

Tonight our Girls Group are catching up followed by Football Fridays tomorrow ⚽️😎

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Today, there is a Community Day at Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre - everyone is welcome!

This Wednesday, 28th August, there is a community day at Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre.

Everyone is welcome! All details are on the attached flyer.

Great opportunity, sign up below 😁

Calling all young carers & young adult carers! 📣We are looking for new members to join our Young Carer & Young Adult Carer Advisory Group! 👀

Sign up today to meet new friends, learn new skills & raise awareness on important issues! 👉 https://bit.ly/3sAulZv

Tonight was the first group back! ☀️🎉

Our senior group had a ball working as a team and building new relationships. The group enjoyed some team games and different challenges. Fair to say they are all very competitive 🎉🥇🥈🥉

What a fab group to start off the new program 🌟👏

ASN Parents & Carers Support Group
Tuesdays 9-10.30am
Viewpark Parish Church

Our ASN Parents & Carers Peer Support Group is back tomo after the Summer holidays so if you need someone to chat to who feels exactly the Same! as you please pop in anytime between 9am and 10.30am for tea, coffee, toast and a comfy seat.

We can't wait to see you.

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Additional Support Needs Groups
Airdrie area
Two Groups for different age ranges
S1-S3
S4+

On Friday our fabulous Young Carers enjoyed a Mac Floyd concert at the wonderful Lantern House in Cumbernauld.. a great evening was had by all 😎🎤🎼🎸

⚽️ Motherwell FC Season Tickets ⚽️
Happy Monday everyone, we are super lucky to have been able to secure season tickets for this years games!
If any of our young carers and their families would like to attend, please message the page! We can enter this into a ballot if there are too many requests 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
We have tickets available for this weeks game (Sunday 25th Aug) vs Hearts FC! Staff would get the tickets to you and require these to be returned after the game 🧡 Please message us or contact staff if your are interested 📱😄

Apprentice Hairdresser Vacancy‼
Based in Wishaw with a local employer. 38 hours per week. National Minimum Wage per hour.

This role is with a busy, modern hair salon.

Duties will include general salon cleaning, appointment taking and assisting stylists.
The ideal candidate will be confident speaking to clients, outgoing and able to take initiative.

Full hairdressing training given.

Applicants should have a smart appearance and take pride in offering the highest levels of customer service.

The successful candidate will be put through college in order to gain their hairdressing apprenticeship

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Apply by signing up to North Lanarkshire’s Working by visiting https://northlanarkshiresworking.co.uk/sign-up/

**Reminder you must live in North Lanarkshire and be unemployed to apply for this role. Exemption applies to parents with dependent children, who are in low paid employment and can apply.

**Please note if you are not currently registered this job may have closed by the time you are fully registered. Once you are fully registered, you will have access to all our vacancies.

At Young Carers we have had a fabulous fun filled summer programme with lots of fun days out , trips and some amazing residential breaks! ☀️

Good Luck to all our Young People returning to school today and to those starting their high school journey! ✏️📒

Day 2 of the Young Carers Festival!

Our young people have had a great day in the sun before the rain nevertheless they enjoyed a fab day 😃

Today they enjoyed seeing some awesome Animals, Arts and Crafts, Climbing Walls and loads more before heading down for a Silent Disco and a Talent Show 🎤 🪩

Our Young People have been amazing and have enjoyed every minute of this festival!
Finishing off with a music session at the tents 🎉😃☀️

DAY 1 of the Young Carers Festival 🎉

All our young people are having a blast and enjoying the sun ☀️

Tonight the young people enjoyed and opening ceremony, bonfire and shortly heading off to a disco 🪩

Roll on day 2!

Today, some of our Young Carers from the North & South Lanarkshire Projects have travelled to The Scottish Young Carers Festival for two days of fun filled activities😁😁😁 & some well deserved time for themselves!

Over the next few days, keep an eye out for some photos of all the
wonderful activities!

Have a brilliant time everyone!

We are excited to welcome young carers from across Scotland to the Scottish Young Carers Festival 2024! ⛺️

🎉 Congratulations to all in Scotland getting their SQA exam results today. You are all superstars!⭐ ⭐ ⭐ We know this can be a stressful time for you. Remember whatever the result there is support and options out there for you. Check out the resources below 👇

Good Luck to all of our Young Carers who receive their exams results today 🍀

Some of you may be feeling a little nervous, but remember whatever results you achieve, please know that things will be just fine.

Your exams results don't define your future or you as a person. Sometimes, our paths may change & this is okay.

Always remember to believe in yourself & you will achieve all that you hope to 😊

Today, staff are available for a little chat, if any of our Young Carers require support.

On Wednesday, 12 of our Young Carers will be attending the Scottish Young Carers Festival 😁

We hope you are all busy packing a little bag (with a rain jacket & sun cream too🤣). Hope you are all excited!!!

Two days until the Scottish Young Carers Festival! The Young Carer Games are almost here! We are so excited. We hope those of you going are too!

🌞Glasgow Residential 2024🌞

For once the sun was shining in Glasgow as we enjoyed a two night residential stay with 8 of our Young Carers!

A fun filled few days including a visit to
- Zippos Circus🤡
-Lush Bath Bomb Making Party🧼
-Hotel Stay🏨
-Bowling & Mini Golf⛳️
-Chance to eat out at different restaurants 🍝

A fab time had by all as the photos show 😁 and what wonderful feedback! 🗣

Thanks to all the young carers who attended, you made it one to remember ❤

Would you like to work in the hairdressing industry?
A local hairdressers are advertising for a school leaver apprenticeship position.

Young people who are working towards their drivers licence 🚗 can get a two week free trial of The Complete Theory Test Kit App!

See more details below

🚗 Do you know a young person who is working on getting their driver license?

Young people can get a two week free trial of The Complete Theory Test Kit app with unlimited mock tests to help them pass their driving theory test!

It includes:
✍️ Unlimited mock tests
📝 All the latest DVSA Theory Test questions
🗨️ Answers & explanations,
📱 Extensive bank of Hazard Perception clips
⛔ The Highway Code and UK road signs

Find out more information & get the discount code 👇
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Today a few of our young people took part in the Bouncing Back sessions.
They had a great time!
Thanks again to the Bouncing Back team you were fab! 🌞

⚽️ Motherwell FC Season Tickets ⚽️

Happy Monday everyone, we are super lucky to have been able to secure season tickets for this years games!

If any of our young carers and their families would like to attend, please message the page! We can enter this into a ballot if there are too many requests 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We have tickets available for this weeks game (Saturday 3rd Aug) vs Ross County! Staff would get the tickets to you and require these to be returned after the game 🧡 Please message us or contact staff if your are interested 📱😄

☀️Summer Family Fun Day ☀️
Thursday 1st August
11am-2pm
Forgewood Community Centre
A great family day out!

Yesterday we had some of our young carers on a trip to Blair Drummond Zoo 😀🦍🦓🐪🐅

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☕️ Coffee & Chat 💬

Lovely wee catch up tonight with two of our fabulous Young Carers 😃

Great to catch up, lots of giggles and sweet treats 😋

These sessions promote independent travel, thanks for coming along 🤓