Inverclyde Council, GB
Unitary Authority in Scotland
United Kingdom
Inverclyde Council, GB bolsters social care workforce with incentive program for graduate students
Inverclyde's Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) sought a solution for ongoing social worker shortages. The £150,000 program provides funds for the final year of studies for 10 master's degree candidates specializing in social work. Participating students commit to three-year contracts with the HSCP in exchange for financial assistance. This program provides guaranteed employment for incentive recipients while strengthening the council's social services.
Inverclyde Council, GB
United Kingdom
Inverclyde Council, GB unveils employment and support pilot aimed at young men
Local officials found 70% of residents with alcohol and drug dependencies are men aged 20 to 30. This cohort is the focus of a two-year pilot with Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Thirty participants in Greenock and Port Glasgow receive one-on-one assistance from HSCP support workers over the first year. Young men in the program are motivated to engage in healthy behaviors by the promise of one-year employment contracts with the council.
Inverclyde Council, GB
United Kingdom
Inverclyde Council, GB reduces food insecurity while cutting waste with community pantry
The Pantry in Greenock stocks surplus produce, canned foods, and household supplies from regional producers. Local residents pay a £1 yearly membership fee and £2.50 per week for supplies worth up to £15 in items. The council provided shop space and allocated Future Jobs trainees for remodeling work. Project partner Inverclyde Community Development Trust handles day-to-day operations along with job training and volunteer opportunities at The Pantry.
Inverclyde Council, GB
United Kingdom