Written by Sheffield City Council Running from 18 November to 18 December, this year's Disability History Month aims to recognise and reflect on disabled people’s struggle for human rights over the years. You can find out more about the day on UK Disability History Month. This year's themes are Hidden Impairments (such as autism, fibromyalgia, long covid, depression, … Continue reading Disability History Month 2021
Author: Opportunity
Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
Opportunity Sheffield Traineeships & Apprenticeships Bulletin (w/c 22 Nov)
Please see below for this week's Opportunity Sheffield Traineeships and Apprenticeships Bulletin, featuring vacancies brokered with local employers by Sheffield City Council account managers: w_c-22-11-21-scc-apprenticeship-traineeship-bulletinDownload
Opportunity Sheffield Kickstart Vacancies Bulletin (w/c 22 Nov)
Please see below for this week's Opportunity Sheffield Kickstart Bulletin, featuring six-month paid placements available to 18-24s on Universal Credit. w_c-22-11-21-scc-kickstart-vacancy-bulletinDownload
Depaul Christmas For All, At Home appeal
Written by Sarah Gregory, Assistant Director, Depaul South Yorkshire I don't like to bring out the ‘C’ word before the December but this year we want to make our Christmas For All, At Home appeal bigger than ever before. Last Christmas with a COVID induced change of plan we started a fundraising campaign to make … Continue reading Depaul Christmas For All, At Home appeal
2021 DWP Annual Employment Survey
Written by the Department for Work & Pensions We are pleased to announce the launch of the latest 2021 DWP Annual Employment Survey. This survey allows for the Department to receive valuable insight and feedback the market to help identify and prioritise what matters to the you – thank you in advance for your time … Continue reading 2021 DWP Annual Employment Survey
DWP: Touchbase – Fri 19 Nov
1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements Universal Credit changes This week, regulations to make changes to the Universal Credit taper rate and work allowances were laid ensuring what was announced in the Budget comes into law on 24 November. Work allowances, the amount a claimant can earn before their Universal Credit is reduced, will increase … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 19 Nov
Winter crafts drop-in sessions with FACES (29 Nov-14 Dec)
The Family Adult Community Education Service (FACES) will be hosting winter craft activities at a range of venues across Sheffield from Monday 29 November until Tuesday 14 December. Please see the flyer below to find the dates, locations and the activities involved in the sessions: Everyone aged 19+ is invited. Young children are also welcome … Continue reading Winter crafts drop-in sessions with FACES (29 Nov-14 Dec)
Job vacancies: Senior Wellbeing Coach & Family Welfare Coach at SOAR
SOAR is an award-winning, regeneration charity in North Sheffield which provides a number of services for the community including heath, buildings management and support into employment. Senior Wellbeing Coach Full-time: 37 hours per week Salary: £24,098 - £26,357 per annum (dependent on experience and qualification) Permanent (subject to funding) Key terms & conditions 25 days … Continue reading Job vacancies: Senior Wellbeing Coach & Family Welfare Coach at SOAR
Manor & Castle employment team Open Day on Thurs 8 Dec
The employment team at Manor & Castle Development Trust is to stage a festive-themed Open Day between 11am and 2pm on Thursday 8 December. Attendees can meet the team, take a look around the facilities at the Community Space, Manor Park Centre, and find out about the employment support provision available.
Sheffield to gain 6 new Youth Hubs, including new Sheffield College: Go Further Youth
Written by Jennifer Marsden, Partnership Manager Sheffield, Department of Work and Pensions The unprecedented times that we find ourselves in, brings the opportunity to strengthen the way we support young people into employment. As part of the Governments’ Plan for Jobs, DWP are developing and rolling out Youth Hubs on a national scale, which is … Continue reading Sheffield to gain 6 new Youth Hubs, including new Sheffield College: Go Further Youth
Opportunity Sheffield Traineeships & Apprenticeships Bulletin (w/c 15 Nov)
Please see below for this week's Opportunity Sheffield Traineeships and Apprenticeships Bulletin, featuring vacancies brokered with local employers by Sheffield City Council account managers: w_c-15-11-21-scc-apprenticeship-traineeship-bulletinDownload
Job vacancy: SPRING Project Support Worker (SAVTE)
SAVTE is recruiting a SPRING PROJECT SUPPORT WORKER - an entry level job for anyone wanting to work in the community, a great progression job opportunity from volunteering! SPRING is working to address some of the gaps identified in the 2016 Review of Asylum Needs. It brings together six core organisations – Voluntary Action Sheffield … Continue reading Job vacancy: SPRING Project Support Worker (SAVTE)
