Sanctuary Housing offers STEPS and family-fun courses in Shiregreen

Sanctuary Housing currently has places available on three courses, which are free and are open to anyone from the Shiregreen area. 1. STEPS to Excellence Personal Development Programme The STEPS course is a confidence building course and is great for anyone who wants to challenge themselves and set some goals. It will run for six … Continue reading Sanctuary Housing offers STEPS and family-fun courses in Shiregreen →

Walking for Purpose sessions to start on Tues Jan 15th at SOAR Works

Published by SOAR: A new Walking for Purpose group is set to begin in the New Year based at SOAR Works, designed to help people get some exercise and find out about training and employment opportunities. Walking for Purpose is a free walking and employability project for residents of Sheffield who are seeking … Continue reading Walking for Purpose sessions to start on Tues Jan 15th at SOAR Works →

Places available on PET-Xi Traineeship from Mon 7th Jan

PET-Xi Training is back at work and recruiting for its new Traineeship, which begins on Monday 7th January 2019. INTERVIEWING FROM TODAY >> If you are working with anyone aged 16-19, who is looking to gain employment or get onto an Apprenticeship and would benefit from support, please contact the organisation. As of Friday 4th January, … Continue reading Places available on PET-Xi Traineeship from Mon 7th Jan →

DWP and CIPD: Helping line managers become disability confident

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has issued new guidance for line managers designed to make workplaces more inclusive for those with a disability or health condition. Working in collaboration with CIPD, DWP has published a good practice guide for line managers on recruiting, managing and … Continue reading DWP and CIPD: Helping line managers become disability confident →

Recruitment open for The Source’s Traineeship programme in 2019

The Source is welcoming referrals to its Traineeship programme in 2019, which consists of employability training, a work placement and functional skills. Participants can undertake a high-quality work placement for approximately eight weeks in their chosen sector of work. The course provides the opportunity to work towards and achieve Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills … Continue reading Recruitment open for The Source’s Traineeship programme in 2019 →

Talent Sheffield: Putting companies in touch with local talent superstars

A leading logistics provider that landed the “most coveted contract of the year” in Sheffield has praised a new initiative set up to encourage inward investors to link with local talent. Clipper Logistics' Chief Operating Officer Emma Dempsey was speaking at the launch of Talent Sheffield, which encourages new inward investors to recruit locally and … Continue reading Talent Sheffield: Putting companies in touch with local talent superstars →

Job vacancy: Smokefree Schools Project Officer (Zest Community)

Smokefree Schools Project Officer – 0.9 fte (33.3 hours per week) for the first 12 months then dropping to 0.8 fte (29.6 hours per week) £17,972 - £18,672 pa (pro rata) We are looking for a motivated, well-organised individual who will be supporting the co-ordination and delivery of the Smokefree Schools Project in primary, … Continue reading Job vacancy: Smokefree Schools Project Officer (Zest Community) →

Free English and Maths courses at The Source

The Source would like to draw attention to its free functional skills classes that are currently running on Wednesdays. The classes are for anyone who is employed or unemployed, over 19yrs and are wanting to upskill in either maths, English or both. Maths classes run from 10am to 12pm, with English following between 1pm and 3pm. … Continue reading Free English and Maths courses at The Source →

PeoplePlus Academy announces Jan & Feb course dates

PeoplePlus Academy has a range of employability courses due to start in January and February 2019: Level 1 Employability – Thursday 17th January Functional Skills English – Monday 21st January Functional Skills Mathematics – Monday 21st January Entry 3 ICT/Introduction to Universal Credit – Tuesday 5th February Referrals Should you wish to refer an individual, … Continue reading PeoplePlus Academy announces Jan & Feb course dates →

Assist Sheffield: Open invitation to Winter Solstice celebration

Assist Sheffield is inviting guests to its Winter Solstice celebration, which takes place from 7:00pm on Friday 21st December at Dina. Everyone is welcome - people from any religion or none. There will be live music from bands, party games and free food - with vegan, vegetarian and halal options available. The event will take place … Continue reading Assist Sheffield: Open invitation to Winter Solstice celebration →

Level 2 Understanding Autism course – funded places available with Learning Curve

Learning Curve Group has fully funded places available on a Level 2 Understanding Autism course. The qualification develops knowledge and awareness of autism, a spectrum condition that affects how a person communicates with others and how they interpret the world around them. What does the course cover? The course covers: Introduction to Autism Using a … Continue reading Level 2 Understanding Autism course – funded places available with Learning Curve →

Statistics: Sheffield Claimant Count for November 2018

The Sheffield claimant count reduced by 280 during November, latest figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed. The total number of people claiming out-of-work benefits for the principle reason of being unemployed stood at 7,985, down from 8,265 in October 2018 - a 4.8% reduction. NOMIS data indicates there were 11.0% fewer individuals … Continue reading Statistics: Sheffield Claimant Count for November 2018 →