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
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
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
ACT to run Prepare to Work with Young Children course in Jan and Feb
Aspiring Communities Together (ACT) is running a free course for people who are interested in working with young children. The Prepare to Work with Young Children course, which will be followed by a Level 1 Childcare course, will take place between Wednesday 9th January and 14th February 2019 at Vestry Hall, 2 Burngreave Road, Sheffield, … Continue reading ACT to run Prepare to Work with Young Children course in Jan and Feb
MaTReC to run Helping in Schools course from January
Manor Training & Resource Centre (MaTReC) is now taking bookings for its next course in January. The 'Helping in Schools' course begins on Wednesday 16th January and will run for 14 weeks. The course covers safeguarding, health and safety, child development, schools/colleges as organisations, equality & diversity, and communication. Candidates aged 19 and over are … Continue reading MaTReC to run Helping in Schools course from January
Book tickets: Big Ambitions and Mencap festive networking event on Thurs 13 Dec
Big Ambitions and Mencap are hosting a joint festive networking event on Thursday 13th December between 12pm and 2pm. The purpose of the event is to invite professionals and providers to come down to the office and meet our staff to find out more about what we do, promote partnership working and generate new referrals. … Continue reading Book tickets: Big Ambitions and Mencap festive networking event on Thurs 13 Dec
