What support is available through its No One Left Behind approach to employability for survivors of childhood abuse and exploitation who re…

Through No One Left Behind, the Scottish Government provides holistic person-centred employability support for people facing barriers to work, including those who have experienced trauma. Services are delivered locally by Local Employability Partnerships and are designed around individual needs, circumstances, and ambitions. The approach is underpinned by the principles of dignity, respect, fairness and equality, and supports progression towards fair and sustainable employment.Local Employability Partnerships have the flexibility to develop and commission support that responds to local need. This may include specialist support, trauma-informed provision, community-based activities, volunteering opportunities, mentoring, confidence-building support and other tailored interventions for individuals facing complex barriers to employment. Participants work with a key worker to develop an individual action plan aligned to their goals and circumstances.No One Left Behind support is voluntary and individuals can engage in activities that best meet their needs and support their progression towards employment. The Scottish Government engages regularly with the UK Government, including the Department for Work and Pensions, on employability matters. However, benefit conditionality and the administration of reserved benefits remain the responsibility of the UK Government.