Author: Opportunity

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

Further job vacancies in South Yorks for JCP work coaches

Closing Date: 17th March 2021 23:55 Business Unit: DWP OPS WORK AND HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR District: South Yorkshire Region: North Central Group City/Town: Barnsley, Doncaster & Rotherham, Sheffield Job Centre Locations: Barnsley, Dinnington, Doncaster, Maltby, Mexborough, Rotherham, Sheffield Bailey Court, Sheffield Cavendish Court, Sheffield Chapeltown, Sheffield Hillsborough, Sheffield Woodhouse, Thorne Role Title: Work Coach Detail … Continue reading Further job vacancies in South Yorks for JCP work coaches →

Firvale Community Hub Activities – Mental Health Newsletter

Firvale Community Hub Activities has published a newsletter highlighting the provision available for people who may benefit from support with their mental health. The newsletter contains information on Firvale's Mental Health & Wellbeing programme, Social Café, My Self My Community Project, Wellbeing Zones. The newsletter can be downloaded here: newsletter-mental-health-Download To make a referral to … Continue reading Firvale Community Hub Activities – Mental Health Newsletter →

FACES to run L3 Functional Skills English course from Mon 29 Mar

FACES is accepting registrations for an upcoming L3 Functional Skills English course which gets underway on Monday 29 March. The course, which includes twice-weekly sessions, will be delivered remotely, so ideally candidates will have access to a laptop or tablet and an internet connection. Enrol for the course For more information or to enrol email … Continue reading FACES to run L3 Functional Skills English course from Mon 29 Mar →

The Building Block construction training programme to continue into third year

Sheffield City Council's construction training programme The Building Block will operate for a third year, with funding secured to allow the continuation of the project. Hundreds of people have been supported into construction employment through the programme during its first two years, supported by CITB's Construction Skills Fund. From April 2021, The Building Block will … Continue reading The Building Block construction training programme to continue into third year →

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 →