West Dunbartonshire Council’s Working4U Service is at the forefront of supporting residents across West Dunbartonshire in their journey towards employment. With a focus on assisting with benefits, debt issues, education, qualifications, and digital literacy, Working4U aims to empower individuals and communities, helping them improve their skills, financial situations, and overall quality of life.
Our aim is simple:
"To support customers and communities to improve their skills, learning, and financial situations, assisting them on their journey into work and protecting the rights of our citizens."
Working4U adopts a key worker approach, providing personalised, one-on-one support to help residents achieve their goals. Key workers also assist families in need, helping them maximize income from employment and reduce living expenses. This support is complemented by our dedicated training team and commissioned training providers, offering personal development opportunities, accredited and vocational qualifications. Together, this holistic support structure ensures that residents are well-equipped with the skills and experience necessary for learning, life, and work. In the 2023/24 period, Working4U successfully supported 1,356 residents to access skills and employment opportunities. This included:
- 439 residents who successfully entered employment,
- 362 residents supported through apprenticeships and in work upskilling
- 1,064 residents who accessed education and training, and
- 867 residents who achieved a qualification.