A conference focused on support services for people with learning disabilities and Autism will take place on Tuesday 12th March at the Manchester Conference Centre. Open Forum Events is organising the conference, which will feature the following discussions: Dealing with Complex Histories and Risky BehaviourTransforming Care, Transforming People’s LivesSupporting People with a Learning Disability and/or … Continue reading Learning Disabilities and Autism: Promoting Positive Outcomes conference on 12 Mar (Manchester)
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Functional Skills Enrolment Week at MaTReC from Mon 25 Feb
Manor Training & Resource Centre (MaTReC) is staging an Enrolment Week for individuals interested in gaining Functional Skills Maths and English. From Monday 25th February, candidates can register for the free course at 304-308 Prince of Wales Road, Sheffield, S2 1FF. Candidates must be aged over 19 or older on 31st August 2018. Speakers of … Continue reading Functional Skills Enrolment Week at MaTReC from Mon 25 Feb
Initial assessments for ESOL courses at Firth Park Academy on 11 and 12 Feb through WEA
The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is to run initial assessments for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th February. Ideal for individuals who work or have other responsibilities during the day, the evening sessions (6:00pm-8:00pm) will take place at Firth Park Academy, Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, S5 0SD. The … Continue reading Initial assessments for ESOL courses at Firth Park Academy on 11 and 12 Feb through WEA
10% off room hire and refreshments at The Source in Feb
The Source is offering ten per cent discount on room bookings and refreshments at its Meadowhall Way premises throughout February. The training provider - which is located next to Meadowhall and close to M1 junction 34, near to train, tram and bus connections - has a range of conferencing, training and meeting rooms to choose … Continue reading 10% off room hire and refreshments at The Source in Feb
Job vacancies: 2 x 20 hour contracted tutors to deliver Family Learning provision (Lifelong Learning, Sheffield City Council)
Salary: Grade 6 (24,657 - £29,055) pro rata The role We are seeking to appoint qualified, committed and enthusiastic staff members to work to improve outcomes for children and parents/carers in Sheffield. Successful applicants will be part of an innovative and thriving team delivering Family Learning in schools, Family Centres and in Community and Voluntary … Continue reading Job vacancies: 2 x 20 hour contracted tutors to deliver Family Learning provision (Lifelong Learning, Sheffield City Council)
L1 and L2 Community Interpreting courses coming up at WEA; initial assessment on Mon 25th Feb
The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is to run a Community Interpreting Initial Assessment course, designed to help people use their language skills as a volunteer or community interpreter. WEA will be running Level 1 and Level 2 courses at Sheffield Learning Centre, 3 Vicarage Road, Sheffield, S9 3RH. In order to sign up, candidates need … Continue reading L1 and L2 Community Interpreting courses coming up at WEA; initial assessment on Mon 25th Feb
DWP to run event for single parents and women seeking a return to the workplace on Weds 6 Feb
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is to stage an event for single parents and women looking to return to the workplace. The event will take place between 11:00am and 1:30pm on Wednesday 6th February at Bailey Court Jobcentre, 112 West Street, Sheffield, S1 3SY. Attendees are welcome to bring preschool children to the event, which will feature guest speakers talking about their positive experiences in the workplace. Organisations attending include: The Sheffield … Continue reading DWP to run event for single parents and women seeking a return to the workplace on Weds 6 Feb
A-Level and Access to University Level Information Sessions at Sheffield College on Mon 4 Feb
The Sheffield College is running an information event on Monday 4th February designed to help young people find the best possible route to university. The sessions will take place at the college's Hillsborough Campus (Livesey Street, Sheffield, S6 2ET) 12:30pm-2:30pm and 4:00-6:00pm. Education experts will be on-hand to explain the entry requirements for university and … Continue reading A-Level and Access to University Level Information Sessions at Sheffield College on Mon 4 Feb
DWP issues Cold Weather Payment guidance for employment support clients
By the Partnership Team, Department for Work and Pensions If you are supporting customers and they enquire about Cold Weather Payments, they can enter their postcode online. Clicking here and inputting the requested information will tell them if a payment will be automatically be triggered. You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting: Pension … Continue reading DWP issues Cold Weather Payment guidance for employment support clients
Home Instead Senior Care to stage recruitment events on 7 and 27 Feb
Sheffield-based Home Instead Senior Care is to stage two recruitment events on Thursday 7th February and Wednesday 27th February as the company looks to fill a number of vacancies. A range of flexible jobs are up for grabs at the #YouCanCare events, which will be staged at 6 Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield, S11 … Continue reading Home Instead Senior Care to stage recruitment events on 7 and 27 Feb
VCSE health and wellbeing fund 2019 to 2020: how to apply
The government is inviting voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to apply for funding to run projects focused on improving children and young people’s mental health. Applications are invited from existing schemes to trial a new approach to helping children and young people with their mental health. The deadline for applications is midday on … Continue reading VCSE health and wellbeing fund 2019 to 2020: how to apply
Sheffield Volunteering Fair: Tues 5 Mar at Sheffield Town Hall
Sheffield Volunteer Centre, in association with Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS), Sheffield Hallam Students' Union and Sheffield City Council, is staging a Volunteering Fair on Tuesday 5th March, 10:00am-4:00pm, at Sheffield Town Hall. The equivalent event at the Town Hall, in October 2017, had over 500 visitors and 64 charities on the day looking for volunteers. … Continue reading Sheffield Volunteering Fair: Tues 5 Mar at Sheffield Town Hall
