Author: Opportunity

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

Free Red Light and Blue Dot virtual workshops for 14-18 year olds at Element Society

Youth charity Element Society has made some virtual workshops created by local young people available for download. The workshops are aimed at 14-18 year olds and cover the subjects of child sexual exploitation, and supporting friends who are struggling with their mental health. Between the two workshops, there is about 90 minutes' worth of content, … Continue reading Free Red Light and Blue Dot virtual workshops for 14-18 year olds at Element Society →

Job vacancy: Full Time Support Worker (Sheffield Mind)

Full Time Support Worker Hours:                 37 hours per week Salary:                £17,719 per annum Holidays:            25 days per annum We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Support & Recovery Service.  Our Support & Recovery Service provides support to people to work towards their recovery and help them live independent and fulfilling … Continue reading Job vacancy: Full Time Support Worker (Sheffield Mind) →

Refresh to Work online course at The Source in Feb to update employability skills

The Source Skills Academy is to run a two-week, remote programme to support people within the Sheffield City Region to assist people who have recently lost their job due to the pandemic, including those who have come from long-term employment. The remote programme - which starts on Wednesday 10 February - is designed to refresh … Continue reading Refresh to Work online course at The Source in Feb to update employability skills →

Zest extends local Small Grants scheme deadline to 31 Jan

Zest has extended the deadline for its Small Grants scheme for another two weeks up to the end of January. Applications for Small Grants (including those for Dementia specific services) are invited from local groups for activities in the areas listed below, which meet one or more of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Langsett … Continue reading Zest extends local Small Grants scheme deadline to 31 Jan →

Covid-19 Hardship Related Assistance provided under the Local Assistance Scheme (LAS)

Covid-19 Hardship Related Assistance provided under the Local Assistance Scheme (LAS) is to support Sheffield residents who are having difficulties paying for food and other essentials due to Covid-19. The grant can pay for: food and housekeeping (groceries, toiletries, baby essentials etc)essential travel costs (job hunting, starting a new job, medical appointments etc)telephone and broadband (mobile … Continue reading Covid-19 Hardship Related Assistance provided under the Local Assistance Scheme (LAS) →

Autism Internship Programme with the Civil Service

An exciting three-week work experience opportunity in the Civil Service is being offered to young people with autism, aged between 18 and 25 who have achieved a minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths at Grade A*-C (or 4-9) or above. The programme will provide you with the chance to experience the … Continue reading Autism Internship Programme with the Civil Service →

FREE Careers Service for Adults; Virtual Group Workshops (Shaw Trust)

Written by Shaw Trust We are running Virtual Group Workshops! These are delivered by our qualified Careers Advisers on TEAMS (digital platform). The workshops are designed to support customers with: CV Development – support you to compile an effective CV from scratch or develop and enhance your existing CV. Redundancy Support – information and signposting … Continue reading FREE Careers Service for Adults; Virtual Group Workshops (Shaw Trust) →

SCC information webinars for National Apprenticeship Week

During the upcoming National Apprenticeship Week, which starts on Monday 8 February, Opportunity Sheffield is staging a series of online information sessions for people who may be interested in applying for an apprenticeship. The local webinar programme - led by Opportunity Sheffield's IAG/Apprenticeship Adviser Emily Hornblower - complements the national events, which can also be … Continue reading SCC information webinars for National Apprenticeship Week →

Development awards (grants) available for 16-30s with The Prince’s Trust

Funding is available through The Prince's Trust for 16-30-year-olds who need financial help to support their journey towards the labour market. Prince’s Trust have funding available for 16-30 year olds in South Yorkshire, to help young people with financial barriers to access education, employment or training. Development Awards are grants of around £150 per person, … Continue reading Development awards (grants) available for 16-30s with The Prince’s Trust →

Next Sheffield College Virtual Open Day to take place on Tues 26 Jan

The next Virtual Open Day at The Sheffield College will take place on Tuesday 26 January. Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, all open days at the college are being hosted virtually.  Just like visiting one of The Sheffield College campuses, Virtual Open Days allow prospective students to: collect a prospectusspeak to tutorstalk to us … Continue reading Next Sheffield College Virtual Open Day to take place on Tues 26 Jan →

Register now for March security guarding course with Clarion

Clarion Futures is offering a 4 day Online Security Guarding course including the purchase of your Security Guarding badge. Course Dates: Monday 1 – Thursday 4 March 2021 Hotline close date: Friday 19th February 2021 (please register interest by this date) Times: 9:30 – 4:30pm Requirements: Laptop or PC with forward facing camera AND a … Continue reading Register now for March security guarding course with Clarion →