Teacake Club

Teacake Club Online meeting Fri 15 Jan – quick recap

Written by Phil Johnson, Opportunity Sheffield Many thanks to the 39 members who joined the first Teacake Club meeting of the year this morning. We had a packed agenda with a variety of interesting presentations and Q&As – here’s a quick recap of what happened, in case you weren’t able to attend. Kevin Owers –…

Steps to Work, AEB & Training options with The Source in 2021 (including lockdown)

The Source is continuing to deliver during lockdown, with a number of additional measures put in place to support customers, including virtual job club, delivery of sessions via Google Meet and other virtual platforms, 1:1’s and regular telephone contact. The training provider will continue to engage with new customers throughout lockdown and offer accredited qualifications…

Step Ahead course seeks 2021 referrals (The Endorphins Group)

The Endorphins Group is seeking online referrals to its Step Ahead behavioural change course, which continues to be delivered online during the lockdown. The wellbeing-based online course consists of two weekly Zoom sessions over a three-week period. Information on referrals – current delivery No. of sessions: 6. Participants will be required to take part in…

Nacro seeks Sheffield referrals for Sport, Gym Instructing, Animal Care and other courses

Training provider Nacro Education Sheffield – which has a base in central Sheffield – is seeking referrals to its training programmes. Places are available to study Sport (Physical Activity), Gym Instructing, Hospitality & Catering, Animal Care (all 16-19) and Motor Vehicle (16+). Sport – Physical Activity Level 1 Gym Instructing Level 2 Hospitality & Catering…

FACES invitation to Zoom cafes during lockdown to support families & adult learners

Sheffield’s Family Learning Team is holding online zoom cafes at regular times each week throughout lockdown to support adult learners and the families you work with. Phonics Cafe These 30 minute sessions are held twice a week (Tuesdays at 10:30am and Thursdays at 1:30pm). Our tutor, Louise, will run a live phonics ‘lesson’ to show…

Job vacancies: Business Support Officer, Senior Support Worker, Housing Management Officer (Depaul)

Depaul is currently recruiting for three positions at its Sheffield office – a Business Support Officer, Senior Support Worker and Housing Management Officer. Please see the adverts below for more information: BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER CONTRACT: Permanent HOURS: 37.5 per week SALARY: £20,859 pa + pension & other benefits HOLIDAY: 26 days plus bank and statutory…

Big Ambitions’ The Wellbeing Way & Healthy Minds 24/7courses move online for lockdown

Big Ambitions has adjusted the delivery model of its behavioural change courses to allow continued delivery during the latest lockdown. The provider is continuing to accept referrals to the training courses, which are focused around developing an understanding of the ‘five ways to wellbeing’ (The Wellbeing Way) and Personal Employment Goals (PEGS). For further details…

Zest4Life wellbeing course to be delivered remotely during lockdown

Zest is continuing to accept referrals to its free Zest4Life behavioural change course during lockdown. The majority of the advertised programme can be delivered to participants remotely during lockdown.

Manor & Castle employment team working remotely & seeking referrals

Manor & Castle Development Trust’s employment team is still available for referrals during the lockdown, with keyworkers operating remotely to sign up and work with participants. The provider is accepting referrals for its Physical Disability, Learning Difficulty, Mental Health and Lead Keyworker contracts. Participants need to live in Sheffield, be unemployed or economically inactive, aged…

New start date for FACES & MCDT Introduction to ICT Course – Tues 19 Jan

FACES has changed the date of its Introduction to ICT Course, which is being run in conjunction with Manor & Castle Development Trust (MCDT). The online course, which will be delivered over Zoom, is now starting on Tuesday 19th January. There is still time to sign up if you are interested. Previous learners have found…

Agenda for Teacake Club Online meeting on Fri 15 Jan (10am)

The agenda for this Friday’s Teacake Club Online meeting is as follows: If you would like to attend the Teacake Club meeting on Friday 15 January, email opportunity@sheffield.gov.uk and we will share the Zoom link with you.