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 →

Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Tues 11 Aug

Sheffield City Council, as a Grade 2 Ofsted training provider, delivers a wide range of apprenticeships, both for internal services and local employers. We also offer a range of entry-level traineeships for candidates who can benefit from some extended work experience prior to applying for an apprenticeship. Latest vacancies are advertised in the Opportunity Sheffield … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield Apprenticeship Bulletin – Tues 11 Aug →

Sheffield’s Independent Race Equality Commission calls for evidence

The city’s newly established Race Equality Commission is calling for submissions of evidence to support and inform its inquiry into race inequality in Sheffield. The Commission is also looking for applicants to join its group of commissioners, to contribute expertise throughout the inquiry. Designed to provide a non-partisan strategic assessment of the nature, extent, causes and impact of racism … Continue reading Sheffield’s Independent Race Equality Commission calls for evidence →

Opportunity Sheffield Job Bulletin – Fri 7 August

Every week, Opportunity Sheffield publishes a Job Bulletin featuring vacancies brokered by our in -house recruitment team. To view this week's bulletin, download the PDF document below: opportunity-sheffield-keyworker-job-bulletin-7.8.20Download

Invitation to Sheffield Virtual Youth Hub launch event on Tues 11 Aug

By Cheryl Plant, Pathways & Progression Manager, Sheffield City Council Hi Everyone, We would like to invite you to the Employer and Provider launch of the Sheffield Virtual Youth Hub! The purpose of this online hub is to bring together the support services, opportunities and initiatives you provide into one place to help 16-24 year olds get the … Continue reading Invitation to Sheffield Virtual Youth Hub launch event on Tues 11 Aug →

Sheffield Mind – General Counselling & Singing for Wellbeing Group

General Counselling Sheffield Mind will be accepting referrals to its General Counselling service from Wednesday 5 August 2020. This is currently a telephone counselling service open to adults living in Sheffield, and registered with a Sheffield GP. If you would like to refer somebody please email their name and telephone number to therapy@sheffieldmind.co.uk from 9am … Continue reading Sheffield Mind – General Counselling & Singing for Wellbeing Group →

SOAR seeks Pathways and The Building Block referrals

SOAR Employment is seeking referrals to its ESF Pathways support programmes and to The Building Block construction training scheme. The provider, based at Firth Park, is offering face-to-face and remote meetings with potential course participants.

PeoplePlus Academy courses – Aug & Sept

Please see below for the latest learning opportunities with PeoplePlus Academy. Centre Based Courses Please note we can fund tram/bus passes for learners engaged on classroom based courses. Security Routeway 20 Aug – 10 Sept Learners will complete Level 1 Customer Service & Personal Development in Employability as well as Level 2 Security Guarding Qualification. … Continue reading PeoplePlus Academy courses – Aug & Sept →

DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 31 July 2020

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Shielding and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) update Individuals who are clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer be required to shield from 1 August. This means those who are unable to work from home but can work on site should do so, providing the workplace is COVID-safe. Employers are encouraged to … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 31 July 2020 →