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Visit our siteCommunity Job Clubs and Welfare support
Welfare staff are available to offer support on a number of different topics such as
Community Job Clubs
- A space where people can get access to a PC to undertake job searches
- Support to develop and create CVS or supporting statements
- Support to apply for jobs
- Information on vocational and non-vocational training opportunities in their local area
- Information on how to connect with volunteering opportunities
Welfare support
- Benefit Checking – to ensure you’re receiving everything you’re entitled to
- Support with completing benefit applications
- Help with crisis support such as crisis grants, other financial support and access to food
- Information on other support services and help to access them
Drop in at one of our sessions, or contact the team for an appointment:
Community Job Club & Welfare support timetable
Community Job Clubs
| Location | Day | Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochgelly Centre | Tuesday | 10am to 11am | Drop in session |
| Benarty Community Centre | Tuesday | 2pm to 3pm | Drop in session |
| Bowhill Community Centre | Wednesday | 1pm to 2pm | Drop in session |
| Kelty Community Centre | Thursday | 10am to 11am | Drop in session |
| Maxwell Centre, Cowdenbeath | Thursday | 1pm to 2pm | Drop in session |
For more information, please contact welfaresupport.cowdenbeath@fife.gov.uk
Welfare Support sessions
| Location | Day | Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochgelly Centre | Tuesday | 11am to 12pm | Drop in session |
| Benarty Community Centre | Tuesday | 3pm to 4pm | Drop in session |
| Bowhill Community Centre | Wednesday | 2pm to 3pm | Drop in session |
| Kelty Community Centre | Thursday | 11am to 12pm | Drop in session |
| Maxwell Centre, Cowdenbeath | Thursday | 2pm to 3pm | Drop in session |
For more information, please contact welfaresupport.cowdenbeath@fife.gov.uk
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| Location | Day | Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyview Community Hub | Monday | 10am to 12pm | Drop in session |
| Community Support Hub, Kingsgate | Tuesday | 9.30am to 11.30am | Drop in session |
| Dell Farquharson Community Centre | Tuesday | 4pm to 6pm | Drop in session |
| Broomhead Community Flat | Wednesday | 11am to 1pm | Drop in session |
For more information, please contact welfaresupport.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
Welfare Support sessions
| Location | Day | Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Support Hub, Kingsgate | Tuesday | 9.30am to 11.30am | Drop in session |
| Broomhead Community Flat | Wednesday | 11am to 1pm | Drop in session |
| Abbeyview Community Hub | Wednesday | 4pm to 6pm | Drop in session |
| Touch Community Centre | Thursday | 11.30am to 1.30pm | Drop in session |
For more information, please contact welfaresupport.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
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| Location | Day | Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auchmuty Learning Centre | Monday | 12pm - 3pm | Drop In |
| Lomond Centre | Tuesday | 1pm - 3pm | Drop In |
| Auchmuty Learning Centre | Wednesday | 6pm - 8pm | Drop In |
| Auchmuty Learning Centre | Friday | 1pm - 4pm | Drop In |
For more information, please contact Glenrothes.welfare@fife.gov.uk or call 01592 583474
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| Location | Day | Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Volunteer House | Monday | 10am to 12:30pm | Drop in session |
| Park Road | Monday | 2pm to 4pm | Drop in session |
| Templehall Community Centre | Tuesday | 2pm to 4pm | Drop in session |
| New Volunteer House | Wednesday | 10am to 12:30pm | Drop in session |
| Burntisland Library | Wednesday | 1:30pm to 3:30pm | Drop in session |
| Park Road | Thursday | 10am to 12:30pm | Drop in session |
| New Volunteer House | Friday | 10am to 12:30pm | Appointment only |
For more information, please contact welfaresupport.kirkcaldy@fife.gov.uk
Welfare Support Sessions
| Location | Day | Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Lane Centre | Monday | 10am to 12.30pm | Drop in Session |
| Nourish, Mercat Centre | Tuesday | 10am to 12pm | Drop in Session |
| Gallatown YM Hub | Tuesday | 11am to 1.30pm | Drop in Session |
| Cornerstone Cafe Burntisland | Wednesday | 12pm to 1.30pm | Drop in Session |
| Linton Lane Foodbank | Thursday | 10am to 12.30pm | Drop in Session |
| Philp Hall Community Hub | Friday | 10am to 12.30pm | Drop in Session |
For more information, please contact welfaresupport.kirkcaldy@fife.gov.uk
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| Location | Day | Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Centre Leven | Monday | 9.15am to 11am | Appointment Only |
| Savoy Sports Pavillion | Tuesday (fortnightly) | 9.15am to 11am | Appointment Only |
| The Centre Leven | Tuesday | 2.15pm to 4pm | Appointment Only |
| Methil Community Centre | Wednesday | 2.15pm to 4pm | Appointment Only |
| Sandybrae Community Centre | Thursday | 2.15pm to 4pm | Appointment Only |
For more information, please contact 01334 659350
Welfare Support sessions
| Location | Day | Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhaven Community Centre | Monday | 2pm to 4pm | Drop In |
We run the Buckhaven Advice Drop-In every Monday between 2-4pm at Buckhaven Community Centre, Kinnear Street, Buckhaven with CARF's community-based advisors attending fortnightly. Come along for help with Universal Credit, debt support and finding out about local support. We can also assist with job search, CV's and applications, benefit checks and completing claims. No appointment needed so just pop along. For more information, please contact 01592 583472.
If you feel you would benefit from a private appointment with the Welfare Support Team to discuss any concerns, issues or queries, please contact 01334 659350 to arrange a call back from one of our Welfare Assistants. Appointments are available Monday – Friday between 9am and 5pm.
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| Location | Day | Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuchars Community Centre | First Monday of Month | 1pm to 3pm | Drop in Session |
| TICC, Newburgh | First Tuesday of Month | 10am to 12pm | Drop in Session |
| County Buildings, Cupar | Tuesday | 2pm to 4pm | Drop in Session |
| Anstruther Town hall | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | Drop in Session |
| Auchtermuchty Community Centre | Last Thursday of Month | 10am-12pm | Drop in Session |
| Cosmos Centre, St Andrews | Thursday | 2pm to 4pm | Drop in Session |
| County Buildings, Cupar | Friday | 10am to 12pm | Drop in Session |
| County Buildings, Cupar | Friday | 2pm to 4pm | Appt Only |
| Larick Centre, Tayport | Last Friday of Month | 2pm to 4pm | Drop in Session |
For more information, please contact welfaresupport.northeastfife@fife.gov.uk
Back To TopCommunity Job Club & Welfare Support sessions
| Location | Day | Time | Contact | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverkeithing Civic Centre | Tuesday | 1pm to 3pm | 07985 739452 | Drop in session |
| Parkgate Centre, Rosyth | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 07562 904714 | Drop in session |
| Kincardine Centre | Wednesday | 1pm to 3pm | 07720 156474 | Drop in session |
| Valleyfield Centre | Thursday | 10am to 12pm | 07720 156474 | Drop in session |
| Oakley Centre | Thursday | 1pm to 3pm | 07720 156474 | Drop in session |
For more information, please contact welfaresupport.SWF@fife.gov.uk
Back To TopIf you require urgent welfare support, please call the dedicated support number for your area below .
Area | Mobile Number |
|---|---|
South West Fife | 07432 609475 |
Dunfermline | 07432 609475 |
Cowdenbeath | 07432 609475 |
Kirkcaldy | 07432 609475 |
Glenrothes | 01592 583474 |
Levenmouth | 01334 659350 |
North East Fife | 07432 609475 |
Please note, we are not part of the Scottish Welfare Fund Team and we cannot provide updates regarding any Crisis or Community Care applications. For help and advice, please visit the Crisis and Community Grants page.
