DWP: Touchbase – Thu 30 Sept

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Household Support Fund A new £500m Household Support Fund to help vulnerable households as we continue our recovery from the pandemic has been launched by the Government. This new scheme is designed to help vulnerable households with the essentials, including food costs and utility bills. In England, the money will … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Thu 30 Sept →

TalkTalk and DWP launch national scheme to give jobseekers free broadband

TalkTalk press release Connectivity provider TalkTalk is rolling out a new voucher scheme that gives jobseekers across the UK free access to high-quality broadband. The programme, offered in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), aims to tackle digital exclusion and remove barriers to employment across the UK. Jobseekers are offered a no-contract … Continue reading TalkTalk and DWP launch national scheme to give jobseekers free broadband →

National Careers Service events for Seasonal Jobs Week (11-15 Oct)

The National Careers Service is planning a week of regional events to help people identify and secure seasonal job opportunities in the run-up to Christmas. The service is planning webinars, virtual jobs fairs and more - further details to follow.

GNR Training online Personal Development and Health & Wellbeing short courses

Rotherham-based training provider GNR Training has launched a series of online Personal Development and Health & Wellbeing short courses. There is one non-accredited, the others are accredited from Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2 depending on the course. Delivery at the moment is remote and the Guided Learning Hours differ from each course. … Continue reading GNR Training online Personal Development and Health & Wellbeing short courses →

The Source Skills Academy wellbeing coffee morning (12 Oct)

The Source Skills Academy is hosting a wellbeing coffee morning on Tuesday 12 October 10am-12pm; all are welcome to attend. There are no expectations of the morning, The Source simply wanted to create a space to relax and enjoy a cup of tea. However, there will be opportunities to get involved in some activities and … Continue reading The Source Skills Academy wellbeing coffee morning (12 Oct) →

Job vacancies: Senior Employment Coach & Employment Coach (SOAR)

SOAR has two upcoming vacancies to join its Sheffield-based employment team. How to apply To request an application pack please visit SOAR Community Website: https://soarcommunity.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/ If you would like to speak to someone about this post, please contact Megan Ohri on 0114 213 4065 Closing date for applications is: Thursday 14th October (Midday 12:00PM) Interviews … Continue reading Job vacancies: Senior Employment Coach & Employment Coach (SOAR) →

Next Engineering SR cohort starts Mon 18 Oct; awareness day on Weds 6

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for the next Engineering and Manufacturing Sector Routeway. If you could share with any interested individuals/groups, details are as follows: Awareness Session Wednesday 6th October, 11.30-12.15, Cutler’s Hall Programme Start Date Monday 18th October, Magna Duration 2-weeks training followed by 2-weeks work experience To register Email sectorrouteways@sheffield.gov.uk or call 07388 … Continue reading Next Engineering SR cohort starts Mon 18 Oct; awareness day on Weds 6 →

Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter

Written by the Department for Work & Pensions Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic. £500m support available to help those most in need as we enter the final … Continue reading Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter →

HEPP event: How can I support my child through their Higher Education application? (Thu 7 Oct)

Written by the Higher Education Progression Partnership South Yorkshire HEPP South Yorkshire is organising an event on Thursday 7 October with the theme 'How can I support my child through their Higher Education application?' What does this session cover? Join us for this 30 minute information session where you’ll hear how and where students apply … Continue reading HEPP event: How can I support my child through their Higher Education application? (Thu 7 Oct) →

Unlock issues call for evidence on ‘Ban the Box’ campaign

Written by Unlock What is ban the box? Far too often we hear from people who are unable to get past the application part of a recruitment process simply because they have to tick ‘yes’ to the question about convictions. Ban the Box is a campaign to increase opportunities for people with convictions to compete … Continue reading Unlock issues call for evidence on ‘Ban the Box’ campaign →

Equality & Diversity Calendar 2021 – October

To access the complete version of Sheffield City Council's Equality & Diversity Calendar 2021, click on the download button below: ed-calendar-2021Download

IEP Member Offer: Free Access to New Accredited Learning Programme for Over 50’s Employability Support

Written by the Institute for Employability Professionals As part of our drive to create a network of opportunity through increased learning and improved engagement IEP are announcing an exclusive offer for IEP Members to undertake our Accredited Learning Programme to support Over 50’s job seekers.The Over 50's employability support programme, created in partnership with Centre … Continue reading IEP Member Offer: Free Access to New Accredited Learning Programme for Over 50’s Employability Support →