Employability Course for Parents
New Employability Course for Parents - Bridges to Success
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Our free course: Bridges to Success, offers New Scots parents guidance with searching for work in the UK. 💼

This 8-week course will be held at Hay Avenue Community Hub in Edinburgh on Tuesdays.

Course start date: Tuesday 28 October 2025

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We are recruiting!
We are recruiting a Holistic Caseworker
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This post supports New Scots in providing independent advocacy and tailored information, addressing the social, economic, health, educational, and cultural needs of this community in Edinburgh. The role is 21 hours per week (part-time), £29,361 – £32,930 pro-rata (depending on experience).✨

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What's on at The Welcoming
What's on at
The Welcoming
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You can view our current activities and classes on our online timetable. You can also stay updated by following us on Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.

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Donate to support The Welcoming Association 🧡
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Donate to support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Edinburgh who are building new lives in a new country. Throughout the year we provide free English classes, social activities and a weekly Community Fridge for New Scots, and we need your help to keep these services running.

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Office opening hours
Opening hours
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Our office drop-in hours are 9am to 4pm. From 4pm onwards, the office is only open for afternoon classes and scheduled appointments. Reception is closed after 4pm.

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Stay updated on our latest news
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We have launched a quarterly newsletter to provide you with updates on our events, activities, political action and how you can get involved.

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English Language

Free weekly English Classes in Edinburgh for New Scots – Learn English with The Welcoming

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Employment support

Employment support

Support New Scots in Edinburgh with finding work, developing skills and career planning.

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Friendship

Friendship

We offer friendship groups and one-to-one befriending for refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.

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Community fridge

Community fridge

Our Community Fridge is free and open to all refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.

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Home Energy Advice at The Welcoming

Home energy advice

We offer free and impartial home energy advice to refugees and migrants living in Edinburgh.  

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Holistic Casework Support

We offer independent advocacy and tailored information and guidance for New Scots through advice surgeries, one-to-one appointments and information workshops.

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What our participants say

The Welcoming is a kind place full of interesting people. Wonderful teachers! You can learn without being judged.

When I arrived in Scotland I didn't speak English, just 'hello', 'yes', 'no'! Now I have 2 jobs and I'm a volunteer in a charity shop! I'm more confident!

Apart from English classes, you do something more important and of value for people, something that gives joy. You help create new lives. Thank you for your work and for building new dreams, new opportunities and new beginnings.