Written by PeoplePlus Academy Hope you are well and keeping your spirits up in these rather strange times. It has taken us a while to get used to our centre operating in this ‘new normal’ but we are glad to say it is going really well, with many success stories from learners. A few of … Continue reading PeoplePlus: Update on site delivery & upcoming course dates
Author: Opportunity
Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
An invitation to Opportunity Sheffield’s Welfare to Work Recognition Event 2020
Wednesday 9th December (10am-1pm) on Zoom With the intention of highlighting some of the positives to emerge from a challenging year, Opportunity Sheffield is organising a welfare-to-work recognition event on Wednesday 9th December. Sheffield City Council’s employment and skills service is inviting partners and other employability stakeholders from across the city to join the online … Continue reading An invitation to Opportunity Sheffield’s Welfare to Work Recognition Event 2020
Job vacancy: Page Hall Neighbourhood Working – Community Development Worker (SOAR)
Page Hall Neighbourhood Working – Community Development Worker Part time 25 hours/week (some evenings and weekend hrs may be required) Salary: £19,324 – 21,471 (pay award pending 1-11-20) Dependent on experience and qualifications 25 hours per week, 25 days holiday (pro rata), 1 day birthday leave, 8% non-contributory pension SOAR is a living wage employer … Continue reading Job vacancy: Page Hall Neighbourhood Working – Community Development Worker (SOAR)
Free online IT lessons with SCC, Sheffield Online Learning & Heeley Trust
Are you currently working with a client or clients who are at risk of digital exclusion? Or struggling to navigate job application processes due to a lack of IT skills? Free IT support is available online during the lockdown, with extra assistance available for those who haven't used the Zoom conferencing app before. Sessions take … Continue reading Free online IT lessons with SCC, Sheffield Online Learning & Heeley Trust
Warehousing Pre-Employment Training for NEW Amazon Vacancies at PeoplePlus
PeoplePlus Academy's warehousing routeway is up and running, with places available on the course scheduled to start on November 13. Through this routeway, candidates will develop their knowledge and gain an industry recognised qualification in preparation for their guaranteed interview as an Sortation Associate. On completion of the training course, candidates will receive a guaranteed … Continue reading Warehousing Pre-Employment Training for NEW Amazon Vacancies at PeoplePlus
November start dates at Sheffield Skills Academy
Sheffield Skills Academy still has places available on its upcoming Introduction to Construction course. The 2-week programme starts on Monday 9 and Monday 23 November at the academy's Covid-secure site in S9. Full details on the Introduction to Construction course are available by clicking here
DWP: Touchbase – 23 October 2020
Roundup of recent DWP announcements Financial support for businesses and workers increased This week the government announced changes to its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in the difficult months to come, supporting jobs and helping to contain the virus. In recognition of the challenging times … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – 23 October 2020
Family Learning launches Men Behaving Dadly magazine for Dads, grandparents and male carers
Sheffield City Council's Family and Community Education Service (FACES) has launched a new Dads' Magazine "MEN BEHAVING DADLY! The padlet-based magazine - aimed at fathers, grandparents and male carers - is full of interesting articles, competitions, advice & fun activities. Prizes include Amazon/Tesco Vouchers, books/toys) You can access the Men Behaving Dadly launch issue at … Continue reading Family Learning launches Men Behaving Dadly magazine for Dads, grandparents and male carers
Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Response Fund is now open
Written by Sheffield City Council We are pleased to announce the launch 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 and supporting people to isolate. Councillor Paul Wood, Cabinet member for Neighbourhoods … Continue reading Voluntary and Community Sector Covid-19 Response Fund is now open
The Building Block Covid update: Construction training course remains open for referrals
Written by Opportunity Sheffield With Tier 3 Covid restrictions in force in Sheffield from Sunday 25 October, Opportunity Sheffield is continuing to review and adapt service delivery, where necessary. We are happy to confirm that - at this point in time - referrals to the Building Block training programme remain OPEN. The first stage of … Continue reading The Building Block Covid update: Construction training course remains open for referrals
Job vacancy: Engagement and Equality Lead (Voluntary Action Sheffield)
Job Description Job title: Engagement and Equality Lead Salary grade: £27,500 per annum (initially 6 months fixed term, subject to funding) Hours: 28 hours per week. The post may include occasional evening & weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given. Responsible to: Head of Business Development Responsible for: n/a Internal … Continue reading Job vacancy: Engagement and Equality Lead (Voluntary Action Sheffield)
Job vacancy: Community Learning Champion (ACT)
Job Title: Community Learning Champion Salary: £17,550 (pro-rata) Hours: 16hrs Responsible to: Burngreave Area Learning Co-ordinator Responsible for: N/A Job summary: The Community Learning Champion will engage and develop potential learners and learning opportunities in their respective areas; building confidence and overcoming barriers to learning Specific Duties and Responsibilities Working under the supervision and together … Continue reading Job vacancy: Community Learning Champion (ACT)
