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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (25 Feb)

Please download the file below to read the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing as of Friday 25 February. SYMCA-data-briefing-25-02-2022Download This week's key messages The return of workers to offices is revealing some interesting trends. Workers in London are returning at a lower rate than in the ‘core cities’. And those that do … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (25 Feb)

Dates for Local Area Committee Meetings in March 2022

Your Local Area Committees (LACs) are holding meetings in March to present new community plans. We've listened to what you told us about your local areas, spotted your concerns and each plan will focus on these priorities. Come to a meeting in your area to hear about the plan, ask questions and discuss the next … Continue reading Dates for Local Area Committee Meetings in March 2022

Job vacancies: Community Support Worker x 9 (Sheffield City Council)

Job details Salary: Grade 6 (£26,511 - £26,511)Location: SheffieldContract Type: PermanentHours Per Week: 37Service: PeopleClosing Date: 14 March 2022 - MidnightDate Posted: 28 February 2022Reference: 901577 We are dedicated to supporting our communities and improving the lives of others. You will join a local authority which provides a person-centred care that is safe, effective, caring and responsive to individuals/families/ carers. We support people … Continue reading Job vacancies: Community Support Worker x 9 (Sheffield City Council)

Sheffield Futures, Big Ambitions & Rotherham Utd launch Feel Well, Work Well programme for 16-24s in South Yorks

A new programme has launched in South Yorkshire aimed at supporting young people with their wellbeing and helping them get on track with their careers. Feel Well, Work Well will be delivered by local charitable organisations Sheffield Futures (Sheffield), Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (Rotherham United) and Big Ambitions (Barnsley and Doncaster). Specialist support will … Continue reading Sheffield Futures, Big Ambitions & Rotherham Utd launch Feel Well, Work Well programme for 16-24s in South Yorks

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 25 Feb

1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Living with COVID This week the Prime Minister outlined the content of the Government's publication Living with COVID. The key messages include: Ending legal requirements for twice a week testing in schools from 21 February.  Ending of legal requirement to self-isolate following a positive test result from 24 February. Ending of legal requirement to test … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 25 Feb

Job vacancy: Education Officer (DiverseCity)

Written by DiverseCity Diverse City is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Education Officer for its CiviAct Project. It is a new and integral role for the organisation and we want people who are passionate and self-motivated to contribute to our team. We are seeking someone with experience in working with young people … Continue reading Job vacancy: Education Officer (DiverseCity)

Inspire_SY Call for Involvement: Helping young people to secure a place in Sheffield’s economy

As mentioned at the recent Inpsire_SY Youth Unemployment Update session, Sheffield City Council is holding a series of themed discussions around vulnerable young people and tech and vocational education.  The intent is to bring together specialist support organisations with education organisations to support our most vulnerable young people aged 16-24. Attached is information, dates and … Continue reading Inspire_SY Call for Involvement: Helping young people to secure a place in Sheffield’s economy

In review: Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair on Tues 22 Feb at St Mary’s Church

On Tuesday 22 February, Opportunity Sheffield – the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council – staged the first in a series of locality-based jobs fairs scheduled to take place in 2022. St Mary’s Church, Bramall Lane, played host to the inaugural Sheffield’s Working Job Fair, organised in partnership with the Department for Work … Continue reading In review: Sheffield’s Working Jobs Fair on Tues 22 Feb at St Mary’s Church