Edinburgh Project SEARCH

Edinburgh Project SEARCH Edinburgh Project SEARCH is a programme which supports young people with disabilities into employment This programme is funded by The City of Edinburgh Council.

Edinburgh Project SEARCH supports young people with a disability, living in Edinburgh or the Lothians, to gain the skills needed for employment. The programme is delivered in partnership with host businesses, educational provider and supported employment specialist. In Edinburgh our partners are the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh College, NHS Lothian and Virgin Hotels. Edinburgh Project SEARCH is for young people aged 16-29 with a recognised disability, who want to move into employment but may lack the skills or experience or be facing other barriers stopping them from getting a job. The young people take part in 3 full-time work placements within the host business, each placement lasting around 10 weeks, resulting in improved skills and confidence and 800 hours of work practice. A tutor and job coaches are based on site at all times, working closely with the business to provide classroom learning, work placements and on-going support. Outcome results are very high with 60-100% of young people moving into paid positions.

04/04/2026

Meet Ito 👋

Ito is thriving in his maintenance internship and absolutely loving every minute 🔧

He comes in every day with a smile, excited to get started and be part of the team, always eager to learn and listening closely to his colleagues 👏

Working flexibly, respectfully and with integrity, Ito is building strong workplace skills and making a fantastic impression.

His positive energy is infectious, he always makes the whole Project SEARCH team smile 💛

Keep shining, Ito ✨

👉 Applications for Project SEARCH are now open. Follow this link to apply https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/371



📢 Thinking about joining Project SEARCH next cohort?👉Please use the link below to apply...https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/x...
03/04/2026

📢 Thinking about joining Project SEARCH next cohort?
👉Please use the link below to apply...
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/371
If you are aged 16-29, have a disability, want to move into paid employment, and live in Edinburgh and the Lothians, get in touch with us.
What we offer...
600+ hours of work experience, 9 months of tailored support, 3 separate work based placements and SQA College qualification.

Any questions?...please contact projectsearch@edinburgh.gov.uk

03/04/2026

Thinking about joining Project SEARCH next cohort?
👉Please use the link below to apply...
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/371
If you are aged 16-29, have a disability, want to move into paid employment, and live in Edinburgh and the Lothians, get in touch with us.
What we offer...
600+ hours of work experience, 9 months of tailored support, 3 separate work based placements and SQA College qualification.

Any questions?...please contact projectsearch@edinburgh.gov.uk

The City of Edinburgh Council Edinburgh College Virgin Hotels Edinburgh NHS Lothian

02/04/2026

Meet Olek 👏

Olek is gaining real workplace experience as a Patent Porter with NHS Lothian, trying new things and exploring his future career goals 🌟

Every day brings new experiences, growing confidence and a better understanding of what he wants for his future.

He is always making us smile and is really enjoying his placements, which is exactly what Project SEARCH is about 💙

👉 Applications for Project SEARCH are now open. Follow this link to apply https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/371



01/04/2026

Meet Alfie 👏

Now in his second internship as a Patient Porter with NHS Lothian, Alfie is working completely independently and doing an amazing job 💙

He shows real care and compassion when supporting patients, alongside a positive and professional attitude to his work.

Building strong relationships with his team and growing in confidence. Alfie is going from strength to strength. We're so proud of his progress!

👉 Applications for Project SEARCH are now open. Follow this link to apply https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/371

30/03/2026

Continuing celebrating National Supported Internship Day 🎉

Founded by DFN Project SEARCH — creating opportunities for young people to build skills, confidence and futures ✨

Meet Reece!

Reece has a real passion for books and all things learning, with a particular interest in history and flags 🌍📖
He aspires to work in a library or bookshop, where he can share his love of reading and knowledge with others. Supporting customers is where Reece really shines. His confidence and communication skills with both customers and colleagues have grown massively 👏

From quiet pages to confident conversations, his progress has been incredible 💛

The future is looking bright for Reece 📚✨



30/03/2026

Continuing to celebrate National Supported Internship Day 🎉

Founded by DFN Project SEARCH — creating opportunities for young people to grow, develop and succeed ✨

Meet Olivia!

Throughout her internship, Olivia has made fantastic progress growing in confidence, developing a professional approach to the workplace, and building positive relationships with colleagues 💛

She’s now moving in the right direction towards employment in food catering, and we’re so excited to see what comes next 🍽️

Confidence ✔️
Professional skills ✔️
Positive relationships ✔️

Keep going, Olivia — you’re on the right path 👏



27/03/2026

Celebrating National Supported Internship Day 🎉

Founded by DFN Project SEARCH — a programme that changes lives through real work, real experience and real opportunities ✨

Meet Diego 👏

With support from the Edinburgh Project SEARCH team, Diego has successfully secured a job with City of Edinburgh Council. An incredible achievement and a huge milestone!

Through hard work, determination and growing confidence, Diego has turned his internship into employment. We couldn’t be prouder 💛

Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter, Diego. Your future is looking bright ✨

This is what supported internships are all about 🙌



26/03/2026

Making a real difference every day 💙

Our Project SEARCH Ward Assistant intern with NHS Lothian is doing a fantastic job supporting the team with cleaning, sorting and organising on the ward.

Through this role they’re developing teamwork, care and compassion, while showing dignity and respect, and a commitment to quality. Bringing NHS values to life every day ✨

We’re so proud of the progress they’re making 👏

👉 Applications for Project SEARCH are now open. Follow this link to apply https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/371

25/03/2026

It’s all in the details… and Jamie’s got it covered ✨

From setting up event rooms to making sure everything is just right, Jamie is building confidence, precision and real workplace skills.

You could say he’s really raising the bar, and the tables 👏

👉 Applications for Project SEARCH are now open. Follow this link to apply https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/371

Michael, our Project SEARCH Concierge intern, is doing a brilliant job greeting guests and building confidence in the wo...
24/03/2026

Michael, our Project SEARCH Concierge intern, is doing a brilliant job greeting guests and building confidence in the workplace.

His manager is super impressed and has praised how fantastic he's been in the role - we love to hear it! 👏

👉 Applications for Project SEARCH are now open. Follow this link to apply https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/371

Edinburgh College The City of Edinburgh Council Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel NHS Lothian Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

23/03/2026

Meet Kai 👋✨

Our Project SEARCH intern working as a linen porter with NHS Lothian 🏥

From keeping wards stocked to making sure everything is where it needs to be, Kai plays an important role behind the scenes developing key skills 👏

Delivering more than just linen… delivering reliability every shift!

👉 Applications for Project SEARCH are now open. Follow this link to apply https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/371

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