Financial Support from DWP – Working with a health condition

DWP has launched a new information page on Access to Work, giving financial support to clients with health conditions. If your clients have a disability or a physical or mental health condition, then they may need extra help to start a new job, or to stay in work. Access to Work is a government scheme … Continue reading Financial Support from DWP – Working with a health condition →

Crisis Skylight South Yorkshire’s Work and Learning Service

New service to end homelessness through sustained employment in South Yorkshire Crisis Skylight South Yorkshire is launching a revamped Work and Learning service. This service provides tailor-made support to individuals across South Yorkshire who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, with a view to supporting their progression into Employment, Education & Training or Volunteering. … Continue reading Crisis Skylight South Yorkshire’s Work and Learning Service →

DWP: Touchbase – 12th February 2021

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Coronavirus vaccination update People do not need to wait to be contacted if any of the following apply:they are aged 70 or overthey have previously received a letter saying that they are at high risk from coronavirus (clinically extremely vulnerable)Appointments can be booked now at a larger vaccination centre or … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 12th February 2021 →

Understanding Autism course online with Sheffield Skills Academy

Sheffield Skills Academy is running an 8-week course in Understanding Autism. The course, which is fully funded for people aged 19+ who are not in important, leads to an NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism. For more information contact Rebecca Umney using the details below:

SYHA seeks referrals for Good Work employment support programme

South Yorkshire Housing Association's Good Work employment support programme is seeking referrals. The programme utilises the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) method to help jobseekers find employment opportunities that is suited to their needs, skills and interests. To access SYHA's digital leaflet for Good Work, download the document below: syha-good-work-digital-leaflet-1Download

EU Settlement Scheme: free workshops in Feb & March

Migration Yorkshire is putting on a series of free workshops over the next two months covering various aspects of EU Settlement Scheme. EU nationals with pre-settled status Wednesday 24th February 2021 from 10:00 to 11:30 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eu-nationals-with-pre-settled-status-registration-140043464773Thursday 11th March 2021 from 10:00 to 11:30 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eu-nationals-with-pre-settled-status-registration-140045629247 EU Settlement Scheme in the ‘Grace period’ Wednesday 3rd … Continue reading EU Settlement Scheme: free workshops in Feb & March →

IEP & Forward Trust to launch L4 Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard in March

Written by the Institute of Employability Professionals Do you want to upskill your employability workforce and get the best out of your Apprenticeship Levy? The New Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard (Level 4) might be just what your organisation needs. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2021, The Forward Trust and The Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) … Continue reading IEP & Forward Trust to launch L4 Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard in March →

Packed lunches and activity packs for children in south Sheffield this Feb half-term

A number of voluntary and community sector organisations are helping to provide packed lunches for children in South Sheffield this half term. A series of distribution events in South Sheffield (Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe) will ensure each child is provided with a meal, cooking instructions for their parent or guardian, and an activity pack. Reach … Continue reading Packed lunches and activity packs for children in south Sheffield this Feb half-term →

The Suit Works seeks two volunteer trustees to join its board

Written by The Suit Works The Suit Works is a small but growing organisation and we are now looking for Trustees with a variety of backgrounds who can help lead us towards the next phase of our development. Our Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance of the organisation and for supporting the … Continue reading The Suit Works seeks two volunteer trustees to join its board →

North Sheffield February Healthy Holidays events calendar

North Sheffield's voluntary and community sector has big plans for this February half-term with a host of lockdown-busting events and online activities. ACT, Burngreave Library, Dickory Dock Nursery, Ellesmere Children's Centre, Flower Estate Family Action, Fir Vale Community Sector, Forge Youth & SOAR, Foxhill Forum, Greentop Circus, High Green Development Trust, Longley 4 Greens, Pitsmoor … Continue reading North Sheffield February Healthy Holidays events calendar →

9-week online Skills for Volunteers course with WEA from 22 Feb

WEA is running a funded Skills for Volunteers course on Mondays from 22 February to 19 April. The online course will take place from 2-4pm, with free places available for individuals on a means-tested benefit. For further information, please see the poster below:

Last few places for The Growth Company’s Adult Education & Training course in April

The Growth Company has a handful of spaces left on its next Adult Education & Training course that is due to start in April. If you know someone who is interested in the course, please encourage them to book now to avoid disappointment. About the course Course timetable Award in Education and TrainingWeekTuesdayDelivery120/04/2021Mandatory227/04/2021Mandatory304/05/2021Independent Study411/05/2021Mandatory518/05/2021Mandatory625/05/2021Reviews individual … Continue reading Last few places for The Growth Company’s Adult Education & Training course in April →