DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 21 August 2020

Roundup of recent DWP announcements New help on offer from Access to Work The Access to Work scheme has been extended to offer new help for disabled people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. The extension to the scheme means that: Disabled people can now benefit from financial support to work from home.People who … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 21 August 2020 →

Endorphins Group now accepting online self-referrals for employment support

The Endorphins Group is now accepting online self-referrals to its Pathways to Success employment support programme. Individuals who are interested in working with an Endorphins keyworker can sign up using the following link: https://t.co/rZCsxpUVkq?amp=1

Opportunity Sheffield partners with Green Tree Therapy

Opportunity Sheffield has partnered with a local therapy practitioner as part of the service's behavioural change commissioning for 2020-21. Individuals receiving employment support on the ESF Pathways employment support programme can now be referred to Green Tree Therapy - founded by Alexandra Ashida - as a wraparound service. A range of funded services will be … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield partners with Green Tree Therapy →

Traineeship vacancies from Tues 1 Sept at The Source

Written by Helen Lee, Manager - Community and Employability, The Source Skills Academy We have a few Traineeship vacancies with The Source. Our pre-apprenticeship programme starts on Tuesday 1 September 2020. There will be a focus on improving maths and English, a qualification in digital skills and a high-quality work placement. There will ongoing advice and … Continue reading Traineeship vacancies from Tues 1 Sept at The Source →

WEA publishes dates for ESOL courses in Yorkshire & Humber

The WEA has announced the dates for its upcoming ESOL and Community Interpreting courses in Yorkshire & Humber. For more information, please see the table below:

Zest Centre Reopening – Update

Written by Matt Dean, Chief Executive, Zest We are pleased to announce that with effect from Monday 7th September we will be commencing Phase 1 re-opening of our swimming pool, beginning with a swimming lessons programme only. We are in the process of contacting everyone who was enrolled in swimming lessons prior to the lockdown … Continue reading Zest Centre Reopening – Update →

Free maths and English classes at The Source

The Source has free classes in maths and English for adults aged 19 plus, from entry level to level 2. To find out more please contact us on 01142635691 or email community@thesourceacademy.co.uk https://thesourceacademy.co.uk/

Self-referral routes for Opportunity Sheffield employment support

Over recent weeks and months, Opportunity Sheffield - the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council - has seen a significant increase in the number of out-of-work individuals getting in touch seeking employment support. Should you come into contact with anyone who is interested in receiving support from Opportunity Sheffield's apprenticeship or employment support … Continue reading Self-referral routes for Opportunity Sheffield employment support →

Autism Plus offers free employment support in South Yorks

By Autism Plus Do you have an autism spectrum condition?Do you live in the South Yorkshire area?Do you need a little extra support in finding work? We can help! We are delighted to be able to offer a number of one to one sessions to help individuals overcome barriers, develop action plans and get started … Continue reading Autism Plus offers free employment support in South Yorks →

City’s leisure venues set for reopening

By Sheffield City Council Public leisure facilities in Sheffield will start to welcome customers back through their doors as Sheffield City Council has approved a support package to enable the safe reopening of venues across the city. Popular centres including Concord, Hillsborough, EISS, Graves and Thorncliffe will be reopened by the 1 September. Due to … Continue reading City’s leisure venues set for reopening →

SSW Redundancy Support available with The Growth Company

The Growth Company is providing Redundancy Support services for people who have lost their jobs or been placed on furlough through the government's Job Retention Scheme. For more information on this support package, please see the poster below.

Opportunity Sheffield Labour Market Update August 2020

The latest claimant count and other labour market figures were published on NOMIS on 11th August. The claimant count, having surged upwards in March, April and May levelled off in June and July (latest data) whilst data from the Annual Population Survey for the year to March is yet to show the effects of the … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield Labour Market Update August 2020 →