Author: Opportunity

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

National employers ‘still asking candidates about convictions at application stage’

More than two-thirds of large, national employers continue to ask applicants about criminal records on their application forms, new research has indicated. In a study conducted by Unlock, a charity for people with convictions, 70% of 77 employers surveyed with online applications forms asked questions about previous offending, with only 20% providing guidance to applicants … Continue reading National employers ‘still asking candidates about convictions at application stage’ →

Job vacancy: Community Facilitator (Health Team)

SOAR has a current vacancy in its Health Team for a Community Facilitator. The part-time role is for 30 hours per week (flexible hours), over a four-year fixed-term contract. The salary is £17,315 pro rata. Key terms and conditions 25 days holiday (pro rata), 1 day birthday leave & 8% non-contributory pension. Other: SOAR is a living … Continue reading Job vacancy: Community Facilitator (Health Team) →

Portland Training courses for December; seeking referrals

Portland Training is seeking referrals for three courses running in the approach to Christmas: Level 1 Warehousing and Storage/ Level 2 Fork Lift Truck Operations – Sheffield The FLT course runs for 2 weeks, Monday to Friday from 9am – 4pm. Monday 3rd December Monday 10th December Level 1 Occupational Studies/ Level 1 Health and … Continue reading Portland Training courses for December; seeking referrals →

F&M Business School to run Finance/Business Processes and HABC Business Admin Course

Finance & Management Business School is running a free AAT Business Processes Course / HABC Business Administration L1 in  December  in Sheffield. Learners will receive two independent qualifications from six days of learning. The courses are designed for individuals who have little or no experience in Business Finance and are interested in working in an office / finance … Continue reading F&M Business School to run Finance/Business Processes and HABC Business Admin Course →

BBC Children in Need: Funding for projects that support disadvantaged young people

Funding for Projects that Support Disadvantaged Young People (UK) Grants of over £10,000 per project are available through the BBC Children in Need Main Grants programme to not-for-profit organisations and schools that work with young people who are experiencing disadvantage through illness, distress, abuse or neglect; any kind of disability; behavioural or psychological difficulties; and … Continue reading BBC Children in Need: Funding for projects that support disadvantaged young people →

Final call for Teacake Club – Friday 30th Nov

If you'd like to attend the Teacake Club meeting on Friday 30th November  but have not yet reserved your place, please contact Opportunity Sheffield ASAP on opportunity@sheffield.gov.uk Phil is busily compiling the agenda for the final meeting of 2018 - it promises to be a festive feast of employability news and info. We hope you … Continue reading Final call for Teacake Club – Friday 30th Nov →

FACES offers free tickets to Next Steps event on Thu 10 Jan

Sheffield City Council's Family And Community Education Services (FACES) has FREE tickets available for its 'Next Steps' open event on Thursday 10th January 2019. The event is for all adult learners who have previously studied at or are currently undertaking Level 1 and level 2 functional skills qualifications and others who aspire to undertake these … Continue reading FACES offers free tickets to Next Steps event on Thu 10 Jan →

Free Maths and IT Functional Skills Training starts at Shef Utd on Tues 4th Dec

Sheffield United Community Foundation has places available on Level 1 Functional Skills courses in Maths and IT starting on Tuesday 4th December. The free 15-week courses will be delivered at Bramall Lane (3 hours per week). Criteria for enrolment is as follows: Level 2 qualification or below Seeking employment Earning £15,000pa or less Contact details … Continue reading Free Maths and IT Functional Skills Training starts at Shef Utd on Tues 4th Dec →

Yorkshire Sport Foundation / Active Burngreave reschedules training opportunity

Yorkshire Sport Foundation has rescheduled a FREE training opportunity for Wednesday 12th December 10am – 12pm at Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street, Sheffield, S3 9QS. The Community Activator course has been funded by Active Burngreave, with the aim of developing a strong local workforce, who are able to deliver activities in the future. The training … Continue reading Yorkshire Sport Foundation / Active Burngreave reschedules training opportunity →

ACT Winter Fair on Thurs 6th Dec in Firvale – stalls available

Aspiring Communities Together is organising a Winter Fair, to take place on Thursday 6th December from 10am to 6pm at the Firvale Centre, Earl Marshal Road, S4 8LB. There will be a range of activites including jumble stalls, face painting and henna, a raffle and refreshments/catering throughout the day. There will also be information stands … Continue reading ACT Winter Fair on Thurs 6th Dec in Firvale – stalls available →

RSVP – invitation to next Teacake Club meeting on Fri 30th Nov

The next Teacake Club meeting will take place on Friday 30th November, hosted by Wise Ability at Edisons Coffee, 2-4 York Street. Sheffield, S1 2ER. The meeting will take place in the usual morning timeslot from 9:30am-12pm. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance and request a slot on the agenda, should you wish to share your … Continue reading RSVP – invitation to next Teacake Club meeting on Fri 30th Nov →