Routes to Work

Routes to Work We support NL residents into work, providing training, wellbeing, and employability services. A Registered Scottish Charity No SC033698
Company No.

SC238030
Routes to Work Ltd. Routes To Work provides a free, confidential employability and skills service to help you achieve your goals in your career and life. We work together with you to identify any areas of support you may need to prepare you for work, training or education. Our services are provided from our 40 outreach centres in the local communities as well as our four premises in Airdr

ie, Bellshill, Coatbridge, and Wishaw. Services we offer include:
• Individual confidential 1:1 support
• Access to Training and Upskilling
• Exclusive Employment Opportunities through North Lanarkshire’s Working
• Work Experience Opportunities
• Access to Childcare Assistance
• CV Writing and Application Forms
• Interview Techniques
• Confidence Building
• In Work Support

Our Office contact details are below:

Routes to Work Ltd
168-170 Main Street Bellshill ML4 1AE
01698 846810

Routes to Work Ltd
52 Main Street Coatbridge ML5 3AE
01236 324032

Routes to Work Ltd
35 Shieldmuir Street
Wishaw ML2 7TJ
01698 352410

Routes to Work Ltd
Airdrie Business Centre Unit 19, 1 Chapel Lane
Airdrie ML6 6GX
01236 439444

Come and find Routes to Work in your community!Throughout September, our team will be popping up in communities across N...
02/09/2026

Come and find Routes to Work in your community!

Throughout September, our team will be popping up in communities across North Lanarkshire, offering local support to anyone thinking about their next step. You don't need to book any appointments, you can just turn up and have a wee chat with us.

You can expect to see us at Shotts Community Education Centre, Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre & Bellshill Library in Bellshill, and Cumbernauld Library & Muirfield Community Centre in Cumbernauld this month!

Not sure how to get back into work? Fancy some free training to boost your skills and confidence? Or just want a bit of help finding a job? Whatever stage you're at, pop along for an informal chat. We'll walk you through the support available, talk through your options, and get you registered if you're ready to take that next step.

Find the full list of September dates and locations near you here 👇

https://www.routestowork.co.uk/rtw-in-your-communities

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New term, new start!Our Working for Families team are hosting a relaxed coffee morning at Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre ...
01/09/2026

New term, new start!

Our Working for Families team are hosting a relaxed coffee morning at Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre in Bellshill on Tuesday 8th September from 10am - 11:30am.

If you're a parent thinking about a return to work, wondering how to get back into work, or just want to know what flexible working could look like around the school run, come along for a chat and a cuppa.

There's no need to book, you can just pop in to see us!

We'll be on hand to talk through anything you want to know about - including free training, job search support, and advice on money and benefits, whatever stage you're at.

📍 Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre, Bellshill
🗓️ Tuesday 8th September
🕰️ 10AM - 11:30AM

So come down next Tuesday and let us support you with your next steps forward! 😊

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📋 FEATURED JOBS OF THE WEEK (31ST AUGUST 2026)This week, we have some part time jobs in Lanarkshire on our board. Ideal ...
31/08/2026

📋 FEATURED JOBS OF THE WEEK (31ST AUGUST 2026)

This week, we have some part time jobs in Lanarkshire on our board. Ideal if you have commitments that you need to work around, such as looking after the kids or if you're caring for someone.

🍕 FRONT OF HOUSE - PART TIME JOB IN BELLSHILL
🚍 SCHOOL BUS ES**RT - PART TIME JOB IN BELLSHILL
🧹 OFFICE CLEANER - PART TIME IN BLANTYRE

Interested in any of these roles? Here's what to do!...

✅ Registered with Routes to Work? All you have to do is speak with your caseworker and they'll talk you through on how to apply.
❌ Not registered? You'll need to register to become a client so that you can apply to the jobs on our jobs board. All you have to do is register down below 👇
https://www.routestowork.co.uk/contact-us

Don't forget, there are plenty more jobs on our jobs board if you have another job in mind
👉 https://www.routestowork.co.uk/jobs-listing

Please note: You must live in North Lanarkshire and be unemployed to apply. An exemption applies to parents with dependent children who are in low-paid employment.

If you're not yet registered with us, please be aware that some of these roles may have closed by the time your registration is complete. Once you're fully registered, you'll have access to all of our vacancies.

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"It really makes a massive difference, and it finally feels like things are falling into place...giving me the financial...
28/08/2026

"It really makes a massive difference, and it finally feels like things are falling into place...giving me the financial stability to provide my son with everything he needs."

When Ben moved from Plymouth to Scotland, he was starting from scratch with very little support around him. As a single dad, he was juggling childcare, isolation, employment barriers and the pressure of building a stable future for him and his son. A criminal record, no Scottish qualifications, transport challenges and low confidence meant Ben often felt judged before he'd even had the chance to show what he could do.

That's when our Working for Families team stepped in, offering back to work support tailored entirely around Ben's circumstances. Through one-to-one sessions, his caseworker helped him build his confidence, update his CV, prepare for interviews and explore childcare options, proving that help getting a job with a criminal record and being a single parent is absolutely possible with the right support behind you.

With support from his caseworker and our Employer Services team, Ben was put forward for a third sector placement. After a mock interview and some encouragement behind him, he was offered the role.

Ben now has a hopeful future and a renewed sense of confidence for him and his son.

If you're a parent in North Lanarkshire facing similar barriers, we can offer the same help to get into work, whether that's finding single parent jobs that fit around your family or simply knowing where to start.

Our Working for Families team provides free employment support for parents in North Lanarkshire and this could be your story too.

Start your journey with us today: https://www.routestowork.co.uk/contact-us

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💬 Have you ever waited too long for a GP appointment? Or wondered how health and care services in North Lanarkshire coul...
28/08/2026

💬 Have you ever waited too long for a GP appointment? Or wondered how health and care services in North Lanarkshire could work better for you and your family?

NHS Lanarkshire wants to hear from you. They've refreshed their long-term plan for health and care across the area, and before it's signed off, they're asking local people to have a look and share their thoughts.

You don't need any special knowledge to take part, just your own experience and opinions.

📋 It takes just a few minutes to fill in, and every response counts. Have your say by Sunday 6th September: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=veDvEDCgykuAnLXmdF5Jmm7ug6Ofl5dJpyvLrS2Jg8NUOVc1VU03UDNCQkxDNDFNNVBLQUtITElTMC4u

Please share this with family, friends and neighbours too – the more people who take part, the more it reflects what our whole community really needs.

NHS Lanarkshire

Are you out of work but already know the job you want? Maybe that's care work? Retail jobs, or hospitality jobs? If so, ...
27/08/2026

Are you out of work but already know the job you want?

Maybe that's care work? Retail jobs, or hospitality jobs? If so, we can help.

At Routes to Work, we build training around the job you want, not just any job. We offer courses linked to real industries that are hiring right now.

For example, our Training Team can help you get health and safety training for your CSCS card for construction work. We also offer other qualifications to help you stand out from the crowd in many sectors of work.

Not sure how to get a job with no experience in an industry you'd like to work in? Don't worry, that's exactly what we're here for. We help you learn the right skills and build your confidence, so you're ready when it comes to interviews.

Best of all, we run free training courses in North Lanarkshire. So money should never stop you from getting started.

We also work closely with local employers. So if apprenticeships interest you, we can help with that too.

Everyone's journey into work looks different, and so does our support.

Ready to start your journey? Get in touch with us today 👇

https://www.routestowork.co.uk/contact-us

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MEET THE 'DUGS OF ROUTES TO WORK' 🐶For National Dog Day, we are celebrating the canine friends of our amazing Routes to ...
26/08/2026

MEET THE 'DUGS OF ROUTES TO WORK' 🐶

For National Dog Day, we are celebrating the canine friends of our amazing Routes to Work team.

So feel free to swipe through and get to know them! 🩵

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR NEW PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR DADS 👨Being a dad is one of the best jobs in the world – but it can a...
26/08/2026

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR NEW PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR DADS 👨

Being a dad is one of the best jobs in the world – but it can also be one of the loneliest, especially if things are tight or work isn't happening for you right now.

That's why our Working for Families team are launching a free support group for dads in North Lanarkshire.

Come along to our information session to find out more, meet some of the other dads and get a feel for a group built on real parenting support and having people in your corner who get it. There will also be FREE sandwiches and refreshments available.

While you're there, you can also find out how our caseworkers can support you further, from mental health support to career coaching, whatever helps you feel more like yourself and move towards work when you're ready.

This group is still being shaped, and we want your ideas on the table from day one – so come along and help decide what it looks like before it even starts.

📅 Wednesday 2nd September 2026
⏰ 5:30pm – 6:30pm
📍 Routes to Work, Craigneuk Office

Haven't registered yet? Don't worry, you can still come along and sign up on the day!

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New term, new start!Our Working for Families team are hosting a relaxed coffee morning at Forgewood Community Centre in ...
25/08/2026

New term, new start!

Our Working for Families team are hosting a relaxed coffee morning at Forgewood Community Centre in Motherwell on Tuesday 1st September, 10am - 11:30am.

If you're a parent thinking about a return to work, wondering how to get back into work, or just want to know what flexible working could look like around the school run, come along for a chat and a cuppa. There's no need to book, just pop in.

We'll be on hand to talk through free training, job search support, and advice on money and benefits, whatever stage you're at.

📍 Forgewood Community Centre, Motherwell
🗓️ Tuesday 1st September
🕰️ 10AM - 11:30AM

So come down next Tuesday and let us support you with your next steps forward! 😊

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Feeling stuck isn't just about being out of work.Maybe your confidence has taken a knock. Maybe you need help with low m...
24/08/2026

Feeling stuck isn't just about being out of work.

Maybe your confidence has taken a knock. Maybe you need help with low mood and no motivation. Maybe you've lost touch with the people and routines that used to keep you going. If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone and it's EXACTLY where we come in.

At Routes To Work, we know that back to work support is rarely just about CVs and interviews. That's why our approach goes so much further. Through our specialist caseworkers, we help you rebuild your confidence, find your motivation again, strengthen the relationships around you and put a proper support network back in place at a pace that suits you.

Our approach looks at the whole picture: your wellbeing, your circumstances, and the barriers standing in your way, whatever they might be. From there, we offer training and development, practical help building skills for work and much more to assist you on your journey.

If you're looking for support to find work in North Lanarkshire, then get in touch with us!

It's time to start your journey 👇

🔗 https://www.routestowork.co.uk/contact-us

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Address

168-170 Main Street
Bellshill
ML41AE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

08007834731

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