Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Thursday 4 June please <a href="http://<!– wp:file {"id":4511,"href":"https://teacakeclub.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/opportunity-sheffield-job-bulletin-thurs-4th-june.pdf"} –> <div class="wp-block-file"><a href="https://teacakeclub.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/opportunity-sheffield-job-bulletin-thurs-4th-june.pdf">opportunity-sheffield-job-bulletin-thurs-4th-june</a><a href="https://teacakeclub.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/opportunity-sheffield-job-bulletin-thurs-4th-june.pdf" class="wp-block-file__button" download>Download</a></div> click here The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with…
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
Move More Month underway – calendar of June 2020 activities
Published by Sheffield City Council Despite the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions having eased to allow unlimited outdoor exercise, this year presents a new challenge as many people will continue to spend most of their time at home over the coming months. The initiative comes at a time when the government has signalled its intention to pursue…
VCS invites good news stories to mark Volunteers’ Week 2020
To mark Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), Volunteer Centre Sheffield is asking local organisations to share stories about the “brilliant work” people do across the city. “We’d love to hear your volunteering stories! Have you been volunteering in response to Covid-19? Do you usually volunteer, but are unable to at the moment due to the current…
New Online Courses (fully funded) with JobSkilla
JobSkilla is running a series of online courses starting on Monday 15 June: Coding Foundations Certification https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3648 Level 1 Microsoft Excel Certification https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3652 Level 2 Microsoft Excel Certificate https://jobskilla.co.uk/course/3672 British Sign Language Certification https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3653 Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3654 Food Safety – Level 2https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3655 COSHH Certification https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3657 SEND – Special Educational Needs & Disability Certification https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3656 All courses will start…
PET-Xi Traineeship transformed – Remote learning
Introducing PET-Xi Live! ENROL NOW – JULY STARTS: If you are working with young people aged 16-24 who need support in to Employment or Apprenticeship, Get in touch today! PET-Xi is excited to announce the launch of our new engaging delivery model – PET-Xi Live! Amidst lockdown, business closures and social distancing , we have…
Job vacancy: Employment Advisor (SOAR)
SOAR is an award winning, community led regeneration partnership working across North of Sheffield. http://www.soarcommunity.org.uk We currently have a vacancy for: Employment Advisor Full time (some evenings and weekend hrs may be required) Salary: £20,040 – £22,187 Dependant on experience and qualifications 37 hours per week, 25 days holiday, 1 day birthday leave, 8% non-contributory…
Music Study Programme L2 & L3 places available for 2020-21
Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for the 2020-21 Music Study Programme for school leavers, which is delivered at Red Tape Studios in the city centre. Learners can apply to join the Level 2 courses in Music Technology and Music Performance, or the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology. The Study Programme is delivered by…
DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 22 May 2020
Roundup of recent DWP announcements NHS Test and Trace service The NHS Test and Trace service has been launched across England. The service will help identify, contain and control coronavirus, reduce the spread of the virus and save lives. Anyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and will…
New Sheffield Covid-19 grants scheme launched
Published by Sheffield City Council A new Government scheme has launched to provide funding to businesses that have not previously been eligible for Coronavirus-related support. The new scheme, which launches today (27th May) provides support to businesses and organisations that have suffered from a significant fall in income due to Covid-19 and have not been able to…
4-day Online Security Guarding course (gain badge) with Clarion Futures
Clarion Futures is offering a four- day Online Security Guarding course including the purchase of the Security Guarding badge. Course Dates: Monday 29th June – Thursday 2nd July 2020 Hotline close date: Friday 19th June (please register interest by this date) Times: 9:30 – 5pm Requirements: Laptop or PC with forward facing camera AND a smartphone (tablet cannot be used) Please note that the…
Job Bulletin Thurs 28 May – roles available during lockdown
Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Thursday 28 May please click here The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match employers with suitable candidates….
30 participants undertake The Building Block online during the lockdown
Written by Opportunity Sheffield Although the coronavirus lockdown has led to a pause in face-to-face course delivery on The Building Block – Sheffield’s construction skills training scheme – Opportunity Sheffield has continued to deliver the learning aspects of the course online. Sheffield City Council’s employment and skills service has successfully adapted its approach to ensure…
