Author: Opportunity

Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.

Funded keyworker support with The Employers Forum on Pathways to Success

The Employers Forum is seeking referrals for its Pathways to Success employment support service, which is part-funded by Sheffield City Council and the European Social Fund. The provider currently has a team of three keyworkers - Sofia, Haleem and Hafeas - who are able to provide 1:1 employment support for Sheffield adults who are unemployed, … Continue reading Funded keyworker support with The Employers Forum on Pathways to Success →

Momentum Recruitment and Training – Coffee Morning on Thu 5 May

Written by Momentum Recruitment and Training Momentum are pleased to announce that we will be holding a coffee morning at our training centre Portland House on the 5th May 10am-12pm. This is a brilliant chance to see our training facilities, engage with the team and ask lots of questions regarding the learner journey and how … Continue reading Momentum Recruitment and Training – Coffee Morning on Thu 5 May →

Changing Futures’ Positive Activities to support Sheffield residents experiencing multiple disadvantage

Written by Michael Corbishley, Changing Futures Programme Manager, Sheffield City Council At last week’s Teacake Club meeting, Michael Corbishley, Changing Futures Programme Manager, delivered a presentation on the programme's ‘Positive Activities’ to be delivered as part of the new Sheffield City Council service. In this week's newsletter Michael explains the purpose and aims of Changing … Continue reading Changing Futures’ Positive Activities to support Sheffield residents experiencing multiple disadvantage →

Mental health and wellbeing plan: discussion paper and call for evidence

Reposted from the Department of Health and Social Care This discussion paper and call for evidence seek views on what we can do to improve everyone’s mental health and wellbeing. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 7 July 2022 Consultation description The government is committed to improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes, particularly for people … Continue reading Mental health and wellbeing plan: discussion paper and call for evidence →

In review: Teacake Club meeting (Friday 29 April)

Written by Opportunity Sheffield On Friday 29 April, we were delighted to welcome Teacake Club members to our first in-person meeting for over two years. The meeting was kindly hosted by South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) at its Rockingham Street offices in Sheffield city centre. Daniel Inniss, Senior Project officer at Opportunity Sheffield, welcomed attendees … Continue reading In review: Teacake Club meeting (Friday 29 April) →

Works for Me: Zest launches employment support project for Parents and/or Carers returning to work

Zest has a new project called ‘Works for Me’ to support parents and carers living in Sheffield, who want to access training, think about looking for work or become their own boss.  The project - part of the wider Ambition project, part-funded by Sheffield City Council and the European Social Fund - is geared at … Continue reading Works for Me: Zest launches employment support project for Parents and/or Carers returning to work →

FACES Information Event at Central Library on Tues 17 May

Are you interested in having Family Learning, Functional English, Functional Maths, Digital Skills, ESOL, Employability or Health & Wellbeing sessions for your parents/clients? Drop in to our FACES Information Event on Tuesday 17th May 2022 from 9.30am to 4.30pm in the Carpenter Room, Central Library, Surrey St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 1XZ and find … Continue reading FACES Information Event at Central Library on Tues 17 May →

Managed move of claimants to Universal Credit set to restart

Press release from the Department for Work & Pensions Government outlines plans to resume helping claimants move to Universal Credit by end of 2024. Government outlines plans to resume helping claimants move to Universal Credit by end of 2024Universal Credit successfully supported millions during the pandemic All benefit claimants will be moved over to Universal … Continue reading Managed move of claimants to Universal Credit set to restart →

Disability Confident: welcome guide for new members

Written by the Department for Work & Pensions Being Disability Confident can benefit your organisation in a number of ways. It could help you: tap into the huge pool of talent amongst disabled people, and recruit, retain and develop people with the skills you needincrease your understanding of disability and how to make the most … Continue reading Disability Confident: welcome guide for new members →