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New campaign calls on trained nurses and midwives to return to the NHS

The NHS is looking to make contact with any former nurses or midwives who have left the profession but may be interested in rejoining the national health service. Returning healthcare professionals have a key role to play in ensuring patients and service users have access to experienced and well-trained care staff equipped with the right … Continue reading New campaign calls on trained nurses and midwives to return to the NHS →

Join the next Prince’s Trust Team programme at Parkway starting Tues 3 May

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, with South Yorkshire Police, Barnsley College and the Prince's Trust, is recruiting for the next Sheffield Team programme based at Parkway starting Tuesday 3 May. This 12-week course is open to 16-25 year olds. In the 12 weeks, the participants will undertake a residential in the Peak District, fundraising and … Continue reading Join the next Prince’s Trust Team programme at Parkway starting Tues 3 May →

Register for a free ten-day IT programme with PET-Xi Training (Mon 25 Apr)

PET-Xi Training will be hosting a free ten-day training course at Sheffield Futures from Monday 25 April until Friday 6 March. This programme works with Sheffield-based care leavers aged 19-24 to help develop their digital and personal development skills. Candidates must not currently be in employment, education or training. PET-Xi Training claims learners will gain … Continue reading Register for a free ten-day IT programme with PET-Xi Training (Mon 25 Apr) →

Job vacancy: Enrolment and Engagement Officer (Portland Training)

Job Title: Enrolment and Engagement Officer Responsible to: Contract Lead Location: Sheffield Portland Training are currently expanding and have an exciting opportunity available for the right candidate to join our team. We offer a competitive salary, attractive bonus package and a holiday allowance of 25 days, increasing after two years of service, plus an additional day off for … Continue reading Job vacancy: Enrolment and Engagement Officer (Portland Training) →

Job vacancy: Restart Employment Adviser (The Growth Company)

Location: Sheffield Company: The Growth Company Contract type: Permanent/ Full- time Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum Closing Date: 28/04/2022 The Growth Company are recruiting for several Employment Advisors to join our Employment division. We are on a mission to be the partner of choice for developing people and their communities. The Growth Company is an award-winning organisation with … Continue reading Job vacancy: Restart Employment Adviser (The Growth Company) →

Agenda announced for Spring Teacake Club meeting (Fri 29 Apr)

Opportunity Sheffield is pleased to announce its agenda of speakers for its next Teacake Club meeting. The Spring meeting will take place on Friday 29 April 10am-12pm at South Yorkshire Housing Association, 152 Rockingham Street, S1 4EB. Everyone is welcome to attend our first face-to-face meeting since March 2020! The following speakers will be attending … Continue reading Agenda announced for Spring Teacake Club meeting (Fri 29 Apr) →

Job vacancy: Employment Specialist (SYHA)

We have an exciting opportunity for individuals to join our Good Work Team as community-based Employment Specialists. You will provide individual support to customers faced with barriers into employment, using a strength based approach to gain sustainable paid work.  Salary £23,613 per annum, pro rata Employment Type Permanent Position Contract Hours 37 DBS Required? Yes … Continue reading Job vacancy: Employment Specialist (SYHA) →

Learning & Work Institute’s labour market analysis April 2022

Written by Learning & Work Institute 1. The cost of living is outpacing wages, and benefits have risen far less than inflation The latest data show average regular earnings grew by 4.1 % in the year to February 2022, though end of year bonuses for some pushed headline earnings growth up by 5.4 %. With the … Continue reading Learning & Work Institute’s labour market analysis April 2022 →