Springboard (Four Square Edinburgh)

Who is this for?

• Young people aged 16 to 25
• Living in Edinburgh
• With experience of homelessness, or who face barriers to employment, education, or training

We accept referrals from professionals across housing, education, health, and third sector services

Description

Springboard is an employability and personal development programme for young people aged 16–25 in Edinburgh, with a particular focus on those who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.
The programme offers up to 12 months of one-to-one support, tailored to each individual’s needs, goals and circumstances.

Each participant is supported by a dedicated Project Lead who helps them:

• Set and achieve personal goals
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Develop a strong CV
• Apply for jobs, training and college
• Access volunteering and work placements
• Gain vocational skills and qualifications

The programme is flexible, person-centred, and designed to reduce barriers and promote long-term engagement with positive destinations.

How do I access this?

• Self referral
• Referral by third party

Participants can self-refer onto the programme or be referred by another organisation. Those who would like to refer can email greigs@foursquare.org.uk and ask for a referral form.

Is there a cost?

There is no cost for participation.

Location information

Four Square, 454 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2RN.

Public transport links:

• Regular Lothian Bus services near or directly to Head Office (Edinburgh Furniture Initiative) on Gorgie Road – Services 1, 2, 3, 25, 30, 33, and 38.
• Tram service – alight at Bankhead then 10-minute walk.

Opening times

The programme offers 1-1 support for a period of 12 months. Normal working hours are Monday-Friday 9-5pm however these hours are flexible and individual client meetings can be made out with those hours if necessary.