Author: Opportunity

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

Places still available on 24 Oct Engineering & Manufacturing Sector Routeway cohort

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for its October Engineering &Manufacturing Sector Routeway. The two-week training will begin on Monday 24 October with a work placement shortly afterwards Registration events – 11 and 17 October A high percentage of candidates who have attended this programme have secured paid work See the attached flyer for further information … Continue reading Places still available on 24 Oct Engineering & Manufacturing Sector Routeway cohort →

Tender opportunity: Work and Health Service (Sheffield City Council)

The Work and Health service delivers a job retention service, linking to GP practices. The main objective of this service is to provide support and advice for patients whose health is affected by their work and to help and support them to keep their job. This is provided through advice on employment and health matters … Continue reading Tender opportunity: Work and Health Service (Sheffield City Council) →

PET-Xi Training upcoming courses for October to December

PET-Xi Training is now recruiting for our Oct-Dec courses running from 11am-3pm @ S1 venue  (Rolling starts for overall LEVEL UP programme – Mentor support) Customer Service Level 2  (5-day)   Mon 17 Oct – Fri 21 Oct  Team Leading Level 2  (5-day)           Mon 24 Oct – Fri 28 Oct IT User Skills … Continue reading PET-Xi Training upcoming courses for October to December →

VAS aims to grow Sheffield’s Network of Hubs and Welcoming Places

Written by Voluntary Action Sheffield Voluntary and community organisations play a vital role, alongside Sheffield City Council and other statutory services, in supporting people in Sheffield. Community organisations are dealing with the many issues people face as the cost of living rises, including poor mental wellbeing and increasing poverty. The cost-of-living crisis in the UK … Continue reading VAS aims to grow Sheffield’s Network of Hubs and Welcoming Places →

Grants up to £2,000 from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to help organisations support those in crisis. Following the impact of the pandemic on income and employment and the continuing increase in cost of living, people are finding it harder to make ends meet and low income households are having to choose between food and fuel. These small … Continue reading Grants up to £2,000 from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust →

Level 3 Award in Education and Training with Advance Sheffield

Does your role involve training and developing colleagues? Advance Sheffield is working in partnership with Skills Training UK on this fully funded, nationally recognised,  training and teaching qualification. Course details: 2 - 30 November 2022 Online daily live sessions Self-study at home Dedicated tutor support throughout All learning resources provided. Eligibility criteria: Live in South … Continue reading Level 3 Award in Education and Training with Advance Sheffield →

Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 20 Oct at The Quays

A hospitality sector careers fair will take place on Thursday 20 October at Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield. Jobseekers are invited to attend the event, which is being organised by Sheffield City Council in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, to meet employers and apply for vacancies. There will be job opportunities for hotel workers, … Continue reading Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 20 Oct at The Quays →

Job vacancy: Volunteer Link Worker – Language Support Team (SAVTE)

Would you like to join SAVTE’s team at an exciting time? We have strengthened our community development approach so that our work supports communities as well as individuals. Our provision is unique, our reputation is growing locally and nationally, and we have ambitious plans for further transformation and diversification over the coming year. We are … Continue reading Job vacancy: Volunteer Link Worker – Language Support Team (SAVTE) →

ADHD Awareness month: Big Ambitions’ employment support offer for people struggling to find and sustain work

Written by Big Ambitions Did you know that people with ADHD tend to have more problems keeping jobs? And according to research, 30% of people with ADHD are likely to have chronic unemployment issues. If you have ADHD, we can give you 1-2-1 support in: Searching & applying for jobs or training Writing CV’s and … Continue reading ADHD Awareness month: Big Ambitions’ employment support offer for people struggling to find and sustain work →

Zest seeks volunteers to mentor young people in Sheffield

Community regeneration organisation Zest is seeking volunteers to provide mentoring opportunities for young people. Full training, supervision and expenses included for individuals who can commit to providing 1-2-1 support via Zest's youth club and outdoor activities programme. For more information, email Clare.O'Neill@zestcommunity.co.uk or call 07599 62163.