Author: Opportunity

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

Referral destinations for keyworker support on ESF Pathways 2020-21

Opportunity Sheffield has commissioned providers to offer employment support keyworker services on its ESF Pathways Programme between June 2020 and November 2021. Free support into work is available through the Pathways to Progression (P2P) and Pathways to Success (P2S) Programmes, which are part-funded by the European Social Fund. If you are working with an individual … Continue reading Referral destinations for keyworker support on ESF Pathways 2020-21 →

OppShef urges employers to invest in apprentices as lockdown eases

Opportunity Sheffield is urging Sheffield employers to commit to apprenticeship recruitment as the lockdown eases and the labour market kicks back into gear. Laura Hayfield, Acting Head of Employment and Skills, Sheffield City Council, says: "Sheffield City Council Employment and Skills Service (Opportunity Sheffield), has helped move over 100 local people into emergency positions over … Continue reading OppShef urges employers to invest in apprentices as lockdown eases →

Big Ambitions seeks referrals for employment support keyworkers in 2020-21

Big Ambitions CIC is seeking new referrals for its employment support keyworkers. The provider - a subcontractor on Sheffield City Council's ESF Pathways 2020-21 programme - is able to work with a wide range of clients, including - but not restricted to - people with mental health barriers. Contact details Email: enquiries@bigambitions.org.uk Tel: 0114 276 … Continue reading Big Ambitions seeks referrals for employment support keyworkers in 2020-21 →

Steps to Work at Home update (The Source)

Written by The Source Through Steps to Work at Home, The Source continues to offer support for unemployed people and those being made redundant, upskilling with online training and work related  qualifications at Level 1 and Level 2, and providing support with job search and personal development.  We also have SAGE qualifications for people wanting … Continue reading Steps to Work at Home update (The Source) →

DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 5 June 2020

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Video Relay Service expanded The Video Relay Service has now been rolled out to Jobseeker’s Allowance and Income Support. This service allows customers to make an inbound call to DWP via a British Sign Language interpreter using a video connection. The service will be rolled out to more service lines … Continue reading DWP: Coronavirus Touchbase special – 5 June 2020 →

Job Bulletin Thurs 4 June – 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 Thursday 4 June please  click the link below opportunity-sheffield-job-bulletin-thurs-4th-june-2Download The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match … Continue reading Job Bulletin Thurs 4 June – roles available during lockdown →

Move More Month underway – calendar of June 2020 activities

Published by Sheffield City Council Despite the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions having eased to allow unlimited outdoor exercise, this year presents a new challenge as many people will continue to spend most of their time at home over the coming months. The initiative comes at a time when the government has signalled its intention to pursue … Continue reading Move More Month underway – calendar of June 2020 activities →

VCS invites good news stories to mark Volunteers’ Week 2020

To mark Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), Volunteer Centre Sheffield is asking local organisations to share stories about the “brilliant work” people do across the city. “We'd love to hear your volunteering stories! Have you been volunteering in response to Covid-19? Do you usually volunteer, but are unable to at the moment due to the current … Continue reading VCS invites good news stories to mark Volunteers’ Week 2020 →

New Online Courses (fully funded) with JobSkilla

JobSkilla is running a series of online courses starting on Monday 15 June: Coding Foundations Certification https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3648 Level 1 Microsoft Excel Certification https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3652Level 2 Microsoft Excel Certificate https://jobskilla.co.uk/course/3672British Sign Language Certification  https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3653Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3654 Food Safety - Level 2https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3655    COSHH Certification https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3657 SEND - Special Educational Needs & Disability Certification https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/3656 All courses will start with a 5 day Employability element delivered … Continue reading New Online Courses (fully funded) with JobSkilla →

PET-Xi Traineeship transformed – Remote learning

Introducing PET-Xi Live! ENROL NOW - JULY STARTS: If you are working with young people aged 16-24 who need support in to Employment or Apprenticeship, Get in touch today! PET-Xi is excited to announce the launch of our new engaging delivery model - PET-Xi Live! Amidst lockdown, business closures and social distancing , we have … Continue reading PET-Xi Traineeship transformed – Remote learning →