Skills Support for the Workforce Redundancy Support (The Growth Company)

Written by The Growth Company If you have impacted by redundancy or you have been placed on the government’s Job Retention Scheme (furlough), we have a range of advice and support to help you get back into work. What support is available? We can provide you with a range of advice and support which is … Continue reading Skills Support for the Workforce Redundancy Support (The Growth Company) →

Job Bulletin Weds 29 Apr – roles available during lockdown

Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Wednesday 29 April, please click here opportunity-sheffield-job-bulletin-weds-29-aprilDownload The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match employers with suitable … Continue reading Job Bulletin Weds 29 Apr – roles available during lockdown →

Clarion Futures remote employment support available on Tues and Thurs

Clarion Futures' local Employment Support Officer is available to help during the coronavirus lockdown with online training opportunities, e-learning, CV's and online application forms. One-to-one career advice is available remotely every Tuesday and Thursday between 9am-5pm.

GeekTalent launches GoCareer App for those looking to reskill in a challenging climate

Published by the Institute of Employability Professionals GeekTalent, a North East provider of skills, talent and recruitment software solutions, has announced the launch of its GoCareer app, a career management tool designed to support those looking to reskill and secure a new job role in the uncertain employment market. Free to all users for the … Continue reading GeekTalent launches GoCareer App for those looking to reskill in a challenging climate →

DWP: Touchbase Coronavirus Special – 24 Apr

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Update on Universal Credit claims More than 1.5 million new claims have been made to Universal Credit since 1 March 2020. People who made their claims when lockdown first began started to receive payments from 22 April, with 93% of people forecast to receive their payments in full and on … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase Coronavirus Special – 24 Apr →

Job Bulletin Friday 24 Apr – roles available during lockdown

Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Friday 24 April, please click here The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match employers with suitable candidates. … Continue reading Job Bulletin Friday 24 Apr – roles available during lockdown →

PeoplePlus offers 80 online courses during lockdown

Peopleplus is now offering more than 80 free accredited online courses topics include Mental Health, Social Care, Nutrition, Autism, Business Administration and many more. To find out more follow the link https://peopleplus.theskillsnetwork.com/ and to register your interest https://peopleplus.co.uk/adult-education/ Functional Skills English – Entry 1-Level 2 Functional Skills Maths – Entry-Level 2 Security Routeway Level 2 Update learners … Continue reading PeoplePlus offers 80 online courses during lockdown →

Support to bereaved families in Sheffield losing loved ones during COVID-19

Press release - Sheffield City Council Sheffield City Council has launched a new service to help people bereaved during Covid19. The aim of the service is to provide practical, emotional health and wellbeing support to residents of South Yorkshire bereaved during this time, and to signpost residents to other support available as required. By providing … Continue reading Support to bereaved families in Sheffield losing loved ones during COVID-19 →

Sheffield services available – Refugees and asylum seekers (SAVTE)

SAVTE - a charity that provides English Language Support to people in Sheffield - has issues an update for refugees and asylum seeekers in Sheffield in relation to COVID-19. The update provides details on the community services available in six different languages, English, French, Arabic, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya and Amharic. Details from the English language publication can … Continue reading Sheffield services available – Refugees and asylum seekers (SAVTE) →

Help for the homeless and most vulnerable during COVID-19

Press release - Sheffield City Council It is only natural to worry about the homeless and very vulnerable people at this time. But it is important to know that help is available in the city to support those most in need during the pandemic. Please be assured, people are being fed and offered safe and … Continue reading Help for the homeless and most vulnerable during COVID-19 →

Job Bulletin Weds 22 Apr – roles available during COVID lockdown

Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Wednesday 22 April, please click here The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match employers with suitable candidates. … Continue reading Job Bulletin Weds 22 Apr – roles available during COVID lockdown →

IEP webinar series on mental health & wellbeing during COVID-19

The Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) and its partner The Better Health Generation is currently running an eight-week course on mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 shutdown. Each webinar – which takes place on Wednesday – covers a different aspect of the topic. These are accessible to IEP members. IEP Corporate Affiliate Partners The … Continue reading IEP webinar series on mental health & wellbeing during COVID-19 →