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Post 16 sports open events at SWFCCP Education Hub from 18 Oct

Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme is hosting a series of hour-long open events for those interested in studying a Level 1, 2 or 3 Sports Diploma. The first open event will take place on Monday 18 October at the SWFCCP Education Hub and will run until Wednesday 18 May 2022. To see the full range of … Continue reading Post 16 sports open events at SWFCCP Education Hub from 18 Oct →

Next cohort for Sector Routeways: Digital starts Mon 1 Nov

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for the next cohort for its Sector Routeways: Digital programme which will commence on Monday 1 November. The course will last for 12 weeks followed by a two-week work placement. Eligibility This free scheme is available to anyone aged 18-65 who is currently not in employment.  We are looking for … Continue reading Next cohort for Sector Routeways: Digital starts Mon 1 Nov →

Sheffield City Council ESF Pathways (Pathways to Success) tender opportunities

Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council, is seeking a range of providers to deliver employment support for people who are unemployed or economically inactive residents of Sheffield. Participants will have barriers to entering employment, training or education to achieve their goals. A series of Opportunity Sheffield Pathways to Success tenders … Continue reading Sheffield City Council ESF Pathways (Pathways to Success) tender opportunities →

South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Green Social Prescribing Grants Programme

Written by South Yorkshire's Community Foundation Health, care, voluntary and community organisations across our region’s Integrated Care System are working together to encourage more time outdoors and are supporting people who don’t feel they have access or the opportunity to appreciate the positive effects of the natural world around them. Spending time in and connecting with nature … Continue reading South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Green Social Prescribing Grants Programme →

Job vacancy: IAG Level 3 Keyworker, Ambition project (Firvale Community Hub)

Keyworker – Pathways Ambition Project30 hours per week,Salary - £21,899.97 (£27,009.97 Pro Rata)Temporary to 31/3/2022 We are recruiting for an IAG Level 3 qualified Job Coach to act as Keyworker on our Pathways Ambition Project. This is an exciting new venture for Firvale Community Hub (FCH) and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to … Continue reading Job vacancy: IAG Level 3 Keyworker, Ambition project (Firvale Community Hub) →

Disability awareness: World Cerebral Palsy Day (6 Oct)

Over 17 million people worldwide live with Cerebral Palsy. They need more support as it's one of the most common physical disabilities, it affects children throughout their life and does not have a cure.  Find out about what the charity, Scope, is doing to recognise this day.   It's important for us all to strive to create … Continue reading Disability awareness: World Cerebral Palsy Day (6 Oct) →

Govt outlines £500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion

Written by HM Treasury and Department for Work and Pensions Hundreds of thousands of people to be supported as part of the more than £500 million expansion of the government's Plan for Jobs. Over £500 million to support hundreds of thousands of people into jobs announced today (Monday)Workers leaving the furlough scheme and unemployed people over the … Continue reading Govt outlines £500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion →

Applications open for EN:Procure Social Mobility Grants for employment & skills via SCC

EN:Procure provides Social value Credits to support the Member social housing landlords provide either employment or community grants to support the localities that they serve.  Sheffield City Council has decided to use its credits to support up to four charity organisations based in the Sheffield area only with funding up to £2,750 towards employment and skills development, particularly in traditionally deprived areas. The … Continue reading Applications open for EN:Procure Social Mobility Grants for employment & skills via SCC →

Construction Leadership Council Workshop: Placing Displaced Talent in Construction (12 Oct)

The Construction Leadership Council is staging a workshop on recruiting displaced talent, with people who have had to leave conflicts in their home countries. The workshop, which takes place online at 3:30pm on Tuesday 12 October, will initially focus on skilled civil engineers & project managers. To sign up for the event please email alasdairreisner@ceca.co.uk

Job vacancy: Sheffield Youth – Neighbourhoods and Communities (SY-NC) Programme Co-ordinator (Voluntary Action Sheffield)

Category - Managerial Organisation - Voluntary Action Sheffield Job Description As a result of this programme, we aim for:  • Fewer children and young people drawn into exploitation, gang/criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system• A more confident and skilled community workforce, including a future focused new talent pipeline• More resilient communities, with families and local … Continue reading Job vacancy: Sheffield Youth – Neighbourhoods and Communities (SY-NC) Programme Co-ordinator (Voluntary Action Sheffield) →