Author: Opportunity

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

Big Ambitions’ The Wellbeing Way & Healthy Minds 24/7courses move online for lockdown

Big Ambitions has adjusted the delivery model of its behavioural change courses to allow continued delivery during the latest lockdown. The provider is continuing to accept referrals to the training courses, which are focused around developing an understanding of the 'five ways to wellbeing' (The Wellbeing Way) and Personal Employment Goals (PEGS). For further details … Continue reading Big Ambitions’ The Wellbeing Way & Healthy Minds 24/7courses move online for lockdown →

Manor & Castle employment team working remotely & seeking referrals

Manor & Castle Development Trust's employment team is still available for referrals during the lockdown, with keyworkers operating remotely to sign up and work with participants. The provider is accepting referrals for its Physical Disability, Learning Difficulty, Mental Health and Lead Keyworker contracts. Participants need to live in Sheffield, be unemployed or economically inactive, aged … Continue reading Manor & Castle employment team working remotely & seeking referrals →

New start date for FACES & MCDT Introduction to ICT Course – Tues 19 Jan

FACES has changed the date of its Introduction to ICT Course, which is being run in conjunction with Manor & Castle Development Trust (MCDT). The online course, which will be delivered over Zoom, is now starting on Tuesday 19th January. There is still time to sign up if you are interested. Previous learners have found … Continue reading New start date for FACES & MCDT Introduction to ICT Course – Tues 19 Jan →

Contacts for ESF Provision in Sheffield and South Yorkshire

Please see below a list of contacts for European Social Fund-supported activity in Sheffield and South Yorkshire: The Growth Company    Programme: Skills Support for Redundancy & Skills Support for the Workforce           Natalie Shakeshaft, Service Manager      Tel: 07789973566           Email Natalie.shakeshaft@gcemployment.uk Kate Liddle, Business Advisor     Tel  07747 217240          Email:  Kate.Liddle@gcemployment.uk  Ashlea Peckham, Business Advisor           Tel:  07384 546871         … Continue reading Contacts for ESF Provision in Sheffield and South Yorkshire →

Babington online training courses available; AEB offering

Training provider Babington has the following free online courses available, which come with support via the organisation's specialist trainers. Level 1 & Level 2 Digital Skills: For people who are a bit rusty on IT, or who haven’t applied for work in a while.Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Level 2: This is very popular … Continue reading Babington online training courses available; AEB offering →

Last few places for PET-Xi 16-24 remote Traineeship starting Mon 11 Jan

Are you aged 16-24 and looking for Work, Apprenticeship, or further Training? Introducing PET-Xi Live! PET-Xi Live is a Virtual Learning Environment that gives you access to qualified tutors in the comfort and safety of home. The platform is fully interactive so you can see and speak to your tutor throughout.(although this is optional, private … Continue reading Last few places for PET-Xi 16-24 remote Traineeship starting Mon 11 Jan →

Openreach teams up with Jobcentre Plus on entry-level civil engineering jobs for women

An information session will take place on Wednesday 20 January regarding a new recruitment campaign geared at attracting female applicants to civil engineering jobs. Openreach - which manages the nationwide telecommunications infrastructure used by BT and other service providers - is working with DWP/JCB to find suitable candidates. Full details on the opportunity and information … Continue reading Openreach teams up with Jobcentre Plus on entry-level civil engineering jobs for women →

Job vacancy: Social Prescribing Link Worker (Sheffield Futures)

Temporary Until 31st December 2021 37 Hours Per Week – 1.0 FTE (x2 vacancies) Salary: £25,313 per annum Sheffield Futures is an independent charity, supporting young people and communities to achieve their full potential in learning, employment and life. Sheffield Futures is delivering an innovative Young People’s Social Prescribing Service. This service aims to support young … Continue reading Job vacancy: Social Prescribing Link Worker (Sheffield Futures) →

Spaces still available on Clarion’s Online Security Guarding course, starting Mon 25 Jan

Clarion Futures are offering a 4-day Online Security Guarding course including the purchase of your Security Guarding badge. Please see details below for next course and attached flyer for how to register. Course Dates: Monday 25 – Thursday 28 January 2021 Hotline close date: Friday 15 January 2021 (please register interest by this date) Times: … Continue reading Spaces still available on Clarion’s Online Security Guarding course, starting Mon 25 Jan →