Zest is continuing to seek employment support referrals during December, with its Pathways to Success keyworkers able to operate remotely (Zest Centre remains closed until January). The Upperthorpe-based employability providers is working with a range of unemployed and economically inactive people, both from the local area and further afield, with a view to supporting progressions … Continue reading Zest still seeking employment support referrals during December closure →

Written by Zest for the Community We are pleased to announce that Applications for Small Grants (including those for Dementia specific services) are invited from local groups for activities in the areas listed below, which meet one or more of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Langsett and Walkley.Middlewood, Wadsley, Hillsborough, Walkley Bank, Wisewood and Woodland (usually referred to … Continue reading Zest opens small grants fund for local groups promoting wellbeing →

Written by Matt Dean, Chief Executive, Zest Zest Centre Customer Announcement: New Year, New Start. We welcome the news that following the end of the national lockdown in early December, leisure services will be allowed to re-open, and hopefully stay open for the foreseeable future. However, this only provides Zest with a short operational window … Continue reading Zest Centre to reopen on Mon 11 Jan →

Zest is launching Enable Online - a motivational and positive thinking programme for mental wellbeing. Free sessions will take place via Zoom on Mondays and Thursdays from 26 November. Get in touch Email: richard.tinsley@zestcommunity.co.uk

Don't know how to search and apply for jobs online? On Wednesday 21st October 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Zest is hosting a special #getonlineweek event at the Zest Centre on Shipton Street. Specialist employment support advisors will be on-hand to show you how to apply for jobs using the internet. Please use entrance (c) … Continue reading Online job search workshop at Zest on Weds 21 Oct →

Zest is launching a new cognititive behavioural therapy-based behavioural change courses as part of the ESF Pathways employment support programme. The provider is running a five week course (one day per week) with a holistic menu of activities including cooking, exercise, motivation speeches, site visits, group discussions and more. Anyone who is registered with an … Continue reading Zest4Life behavioural change course offers group-based CBT & wellbeing activity over 5 weeks →

£21,000 - £24,500 dependant on experience We are looking for a motivated, extremely organised individual who can coordinate and deliver group-based activities which involves working in partnership with multiple organisations and staff to; facilitate, promote and recruit individuals onto our programmes. Responsible for specific projects within the department as the main lead, to liaise with … Continue reading Job vacancy: Keyworker – Work & Wellbeing Coach (Zest) →

Written by Matt Dean, Chief Executive, Zest We are pleased to announce that with effect from Monday 7th September we will be commencing Phase 1 re-opening of our swimming pool, beginning with a swimming lessons programme only. We are in the process of contacting everyone who was enrolled in swimming lessons prior to the lockdown … Continue reading Zest Centre Reopening – Update →

Written by Matt Dean, Chief Executive, Zest We are busy developing plans for reopening the Zest Centre. In order to help ensure we 'get it right' we would like to hear your views. The health and safety of our customers and staff is central to the planning process, and will have a direct impact on what … Continue reading Zest consults on autumn reopening plan →

Zest has published a special Covid Response Edition of its Zest for You community hub newsletter, which can be downloaded here The new edition features the following news/information items: Essential Items Delivery Service1-2-1 Homework Support Support for Children and FamiliesNeed someone to talk to? Support to Keep Spirits Up!Support to Stay Healthy During LockdownVolunteering  OpportunitiesYouTube Channel Zest! … Continue reading Zest For You community hub news – Covid Response Edition →

Zest for Employment "The Zest Centre will be closed to the public from Wednesday 18th March and until further notice. We are working to ensure we can still support and maintain social contact with the most vulnerable in our community during this challenging period. Take care folks."