SCR Enterprise Adviser Network seeks volunteers to inspire young people

Written by Sheffield City Region Enterprise Adviser Network Connecting educators and employers to inspire and prepare young people for the world of work The Sheffield City Region Enterprise Adviser Network connects education to employers in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. Our ambition is to inspire and prepare young people for the fast-changing world of work. … Continue reading SCR Enterprise Adviser Network seeks volunteers to inspire young people →

WEA to run volunteering skills course; funded places for benefits recipients

The WEA is running a free Skills for Volunteering course to help equip people with the knowledge and skills required to volunteer effectively. The online course will run for nine sessions from February 22 to April 19.

Change to Jobcentre Plus opening times; now 10am-2pm

Written by the Department for Work & Pensions To help keep customers and colleagues as safe as possible in the latest phase of the pandemic, DWP has decided that Jobcentre opening hours will be 10am to 2pm beginning on Monday 18 January 2021. This temporary change means we can continue providing safe, essential services for those … Continue reading Change to Jobcentre Plus opening times; now 10am-2pm →

Job vacancy: Employment Support Worker (VAS)

Voluntary Action Sheffield -Job Description for Employment Support Worker Job Purpose We are looking for someone that is passionate about supporting people into work or training. A Creative thinker who can work in different and creative ways in order to reach individuals and engage them in activity that will support their own personal development. You … Continue reading Job vacancy: Employment Support Worker (VAS) →

5-day Pop Up Business School for Sheffield residents this Feb

In conjunction with a number of Sheffield based housing associations Business Sheffield has engaged the services of the Pop Up Business School to run a 5-day start up business course that any Sheffield resident can attend. The course will run from the 8-12 Feb. I’ve included a link to the Pop up Business School below … Continue reading 5-day Pop Up Business School for Sheffield residents this Feb →

DWP: Touchbase – 15 January 2020

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Change to Jobcentre opening hours From Monday 18th January, jobcentre opening hours will be 10am to 2pm. This temporary change means we can continue providing safe, essential services for those who need to come into the jobcentre and who are unable to interact with us on the phone or digitally. … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 15 January 2020 →

Teacake Club Online meeting Fri 15 Jan – quick recap

Written by Phil Johnson, Opportunity Sheffield Many thanks to the 39 members who joined the first Teacake Club meeting of the year this morning. We had a packed agenda with a variety of interesting presentations and Q&As - here's a quick recap of what happened, in case you weren't able to attend. Kevin Owers - … Continue reading Teacake Club Online meeting Fri 15 Jan – quick recap →

Steps to Work, AEB & Training options with The Source in 2021 (including lockdown)

The Source is continuing to deliver during lockdown, with a number of additional measures put in place to support customers, including virtual job club, delivery of sessions via Google Meet and other virtual platforms, 1:1’s and regular telephone contact. The training provider will continue to engage with new customers throughout lockdown and offer accredited qualifications … Continue reading Steps to Work, AEB & Training options with The Source in 2021 (including lockdown) →

Step Ahead course seeks 2021 referrals (The Endorphins Group)

The Endorphins Group is seeking online referrals to its Step Ahead behavioural change course, which continues to be delivered online during the lockdown. The wellbeing-based online course consists of two weekly Zoom sessions over a three-week period. Information on referrals - current delivery No. of sessions: 6. Participants will be required to take part in … Continue reading Step Ahead course seeks 2021 referrals (The Endorphins Group) →

Nacro seeks Sheffield referrals for Sport, Gym Instructing, Animal Care and other courses

Training provider Nacro Education Sheffield - which has a base in central Sheffield - is seeking referrals to its training programmes. Places are available to study Sport (Physical Activity), Gym Instructing, Hospitality & Catering, Animal Care (all 16-19) and Motor Vehicle (16+). Sport - Physical Activity Level 1 Gym Instructing Level 2 Hospitality & Catering … Continue reading Nacro seeks Sheffield referrals for Sport, Gym Instructing, Animal Care and other courses →

FACES invitation to Zoom cafes during lockdown to support families & adult learners

Sheffield's Family Learning Team is holding online zoom cafes at regular times each week throughout lockdown to support adult learners and the families you work with. Phonics Cafe These 30 minute sessions are held twice a week (Tuesdays at 10:30am and Thursdays at 1:30pm). Our tutor, Louise, will run a live phonics 'lesson' to show … Continue reading FACES invitation to Zoom cafes during lockdown to support families & adult learners →

Job vacancies: Business Support Officer, Senior Support Worker, Housing Management Officer (Depaul)

Depaul is currently recruiting for three positions at its Sheffield office - a Business Support Officer, Senior Support Worker and Housing Management Officer. Please see the adverts below for more information: BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER CONTRACT: Permanent HOURS: 37.5 per week SALARY: £20,859 pa + pension & other benefits HOLIDAY: 26 days plus bank and statutory … Continue reading Job vacancies: Business Support Officer, Senior Support Worker, Housing Management Officer (Depaul) →