DWP: Touchbase – 5 March 2021

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Key points from this week’s Budget announcement Extension of furlough and support for the self-employed The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended until the end of September. Employees will continue to receive 80% of their current salary for hours not worked. The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will continue … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 5 March 2021 →

Sign up for Teacake Club Online meeting: Zoom on Fri 26 Mar (10-11:30am)

On Friday 26 March, we're staging the Spring meeting of the Teacake Club Online - our third remote networking event during the coronavirus pandemic. We're hoping this may be the last meeting we have to hold virtually - fingers crossed. If you'd like to register to attend the meeting please email opportunity@sheffield.gov.uk or daniel.inniss@sheffield.gov.uk - … Continue reading Sign up for Teacake Club Online meeting: Zoom on Fri 26 Mar (10-11:30am) →

Covid-19 self-isolation pack for Sheffield residents

Sheffield City Council has created a self-isolation pack to encourage and support people in Sheffield to self-isolate. It can be downloaded at http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/coronaviruscommunityresources. It includes a letter from Greg Fell on the importance of self-isolation, a guide on when to self-isolate and for how long, a list of support available, how to plan for self-isolation, … Continue reading Covid-19 self-isolation pack for Sheffield residents →

Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Response Fund second round

Written by Sheffield City Council We are pleased to launch a second round of the Community COVID-19 Response Fund. This short-term funding is designed to support the Voluntary and Community Sector in their work around preventing the spread of COVID-19, testing and outbreak management, supporting people to isolate and supporting Covid-19 vaccination uptake. Applications will … Continue reading Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Response Fund second round →

How we’re celebrating International Women’s Day 2021

Written by Sheffield City Council Women around the world will be celebrated next week as part of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021. International Women's Day, which is celebrated on 8 March every year, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and promotes positive change by raising awareness about … Continue reading How we’re celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 →

Job vacancy: Maintenance Officer (Depaul)

Depaul has a vacancy for a Maintenance Officer. The closing date is Tuesday 16 March at 12.00 noon - see below for details. More information about the role and applications can be made by CV with supporting statement: https://depaulcharity.currentvacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2113271?cid=1841. For informal discussion regarding the role please contact Sarah Gregory, Assistant Director: sarah.gregory@depaulcharity.org.uk or 07469 660 … Continue reading Job vacancy: Maintenance Officer (Depaul) →

SUFC Community Foundation recruiting for 2021-22 Study Programmes

Reposted from SUFC Community Foundation The Education & Training strand delivers bespoke further and higher education/training qualifications. Our aim is to provide a high-quality and alternative education provision for young people and adults who want to pursue a career in the sports industry. Our learners thrive in a professional learning environment where we offer high … Continue reading SUFC Community Foundation recruiting for 2021-22 Study Programmes →

2 week Introduction to Construction course with travel expenses paid!

Sheffield Skills Academy is reopening from 8 March offering the 2 week Introduction to Construction course for the unemployed, followed by a 6 week multi-trade course with travel expenses paid. Please see below for more information - Get in touch on - 0114 251 3977

Help with completing the census with MaTReC

Manor Training and Resource Centre is a local Census Centre and ready to support anyone from Sunday 21 March with filling in their Census form. MaTReC will be operating an appointment system so advisers can monitor the number of people in the centre at any one time. For more information contact MaTReC on the number below: … Continue reading Help with completing the census with MaTReC →

Get Into Marketing programme with The Prince’s Trust and industry partners

Young people are being given the opportunity to take a first step on the marketing career ladder through a two-week online programme with The Prince's Trust. The youth charity is partnering with marketing industry operators Magpie and Ive to learn about the sector, with the potential for paid work placements for successful candidates. A taster … Continue reading Get Into Marketing programme with The Prince’s Trust and industry partners →

March enrolment for Functional Skills at MaTReC

Manor Training and Resource Centre (MaTReC) is now enrolling for Functional Skills Maths and English courses from 9 to 18 March. The courses are eligible for individuals who are aged 19 or older (as of 31 August 2020).

Convalescent plasma could be a life-saving treatment for COVID-19

If you have had COVID-19 you could potentially help other patients fight it by donating your blood plasma. NHSBT are currently looking at how the antibodies from blood plasma could support high risk groups such as the elderly and people with cancer who could struggle to develop their own immune response to the virus Donations … Continue reading Convalescent plasma could be a life-saving treatment for COVID-19 →