COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update and The Job Shop Newsletter - Job Shop Customers

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Job Shop

Virtual Jobs Fair Coming Soon!

Virtual

The Job Shop is very excited to launch our first ever Virtual Jobs Fair. The Virtual Jobs Fair will show you a range of current employment and training opportunities and include videos by West Midlands Police, Skills for Care, CodeyourFuture, Coventry College, Serco, Pet Xi and System Group, with more to be added. 

The fair will be held on Wednesday 27 May - further details published soon!

Covid - 19 (Coronavirus) Update

The Job Shop building remains closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, however we are continuing to support our customers online and over the phone.

We now offer:

  • Telephone appointments for employment support
  • Any required evidence can be sent digitally, where possible
  • CV submissions for vacancies will be able to be sent to a dedicated mailbox
  • All new vacancies will be advertised online through our social media channels and our website
  • Benefit advice through our expert money advice service (telephone based) – please note this service is expected to be extremely busy.

In addition to the Job Shop resources we’ve also been made aware of the following additional services:

  • The National Careers Service (Prospects) are offering telephone appointments - please call 0800 100 900
  • Coventry Citizens Advice have advised people not to turn up at their offices but to call Adviceline on 024 7622 3284 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or visit www.advicebuddy.org for local online advice.

DWP have advised that all who are looking to make a claim for benefits should visit www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit (if you are already in receipt of benefits, please seek advice from the Job Shop specialist Money Advisors via telephone)

The Information required to make a claim is:

  • National Insurance Number
  • Tenancy agreement with actual housing cost/rent including service charges (if any)
  • Email address
  • Bank Details
  • Number of dependants in the household
  • Partners need to make separate claims

These are unprecedented times for us all, however we are committed to continue to provide the best support we can to our job seekers.

We will continue to monitor and follow advice from the Government and the World Health Organisation and will keep our customers updated on our services via our various digital communication channels.

Training opportunities

The Prince’s Trust drop-in sessions: The Prince’s Trust will be providing an over the phone service to those interested in gaining more information about the Princes Trust courses.

Ring - 0800 842842 for Customer Service as a temporary measure due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Prospects – Prospects are offering an over the phone service to NEET’s – 07702862018. Email: Catherine.Burnham@Prospects.co.uk for more information

Pet Xi Online Training Courses – Pet Xi are delivering online Customer Service, Health and Social Care, IT and Team Leader courses. Candidates must be 16+ years of age, must not have done the same course before at the same or a higher level and Open to unemployed, employed and furloughed. Courses are found under events on Evolutive.

Events

  • Coventry Adult Education: A range of online courses using virtual classrooms to give learners tutor support and interaction with other learners. Courses in; Health and Social Care, Customer Services, Working in a School or Nursery, Preparing for Work and Personal Development. Various start dates 
  • GB Training: Are running a range of online LV2 courses including: Business improvement technique, Creating a Business Start Up, Infection Control, Lean Organisation Management techniques, Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care, Business Admin and Team Leading. Various start dates
  • Go Train: Running a range of online courses including: Personal Health & Well-Being, English & Math, Food Safety in Catering, IT & Digital Skills, Business Improvement Techniques, Mental Health & Well-Being, Computerised Accounting & Payroll, and Customer Services. Various start dates 
  • NCS Careers Advice and Guidance: The National Careers Service are still offering careers advice and guidance, whether you are just starting your career or looking for a career change NCS can support you via phone and online. Various appointment slots depending on demand
  • Pet Xi: Are running online training in Team Leading, Customers Services, Health and Social Care and IT User Skills. Various start dates 
  • PTP Accelerated Entry in to Care: A 12 hour course covering; Health and Safety Level 2, Manual Handling, Food Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding. Various start dates
  • RMF Online Construction Training: RMF are running the following as online courses- Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, CSCS Revision, CPCS Forward tipping dumper, CPCS Ride on Roller, Rail Engineering Level 2. Various start dates- with weekly online sign ups  
  • Serco: A range of courses for those in work (including furloughed) or going through redundancy including: Construction, Maths and English, Logistics, Retail, Health and Social Care and Culture and Tourism. Various start dates
  • St Giles Trust IAG Level 3: A change for those with 'lived experience' to gain an IAG Level 3 qualification and to help empower others. Various start dates 
  • System Group LGV Training: System Group are running online training for the theory of LGV Class 2 truck driving. Open completion of the theory practical learning and tests will be booked as safe to do so. Online information and sign up sessions every Tuesday 

Vacancies

47047: Warehouse Operative

FT/ Coventry – CV4

47045: Trainee Telesales Consultant

FT/ Coventry – CV4

47042: Class 1 and Class 2 Multi Drop Truck Driver

FT/ Coventry – CV4

47039: Lettings Co-ordinator

FT/ £20,000 - £25,000 per annum/ Coventry

46914: Cleaner

PT/ £8.76/ Coventry – CV6

46913: Sales Assistant

PT/ Coventry – CV6

46912: Florist Assistant

PT/ £7.82/ Coventry – CV2

46909: Pharmacy Dispenser

FT/ £8.80/ Coventry – CV3

46906 – Banking Administrator

FT/ £15,300/ Coventry 

46900: Telesales and Marketing Assistant

PT/ £9.00/ Coventry – CV6

46992: Small Works Manager

FT/ Birmingham

46996 – Cleaner

FT/ Birmingham and Surrounding areas

Current Vacancies

Below is a sample of current vacancies advertised at The Job Shop:

46890: Police Officer - Degree Holder Entry Programme

FT/ £22,550/ Coventry

46889: Police Officer(None Degree Holder) Degree Apprenticeship Route

FT/ £21,525/ Coventry

46842: Test Operative

FT/ £13.50 / Coventry - CV1

46845: Customer Service Advisor

FT/ £10.00/ Coventry - CV1

46851: Trainee Healthcare Partner

FT/ Coventry – CV1

46852: Receptionist

FT/ £17,004/ Coventry – CV6

46853: Test Centre Administrator

PT/ £9.30/ Coventry – CV1

46857: Office Administrator

FT/ £22,000 / Coventry – CV6

46858: Office Assistant

FT/ Coventry – CV4

46859: Employment Specialist

FT/ £24,214 / Coventry

46786: Support Workers

FT/PT/ £9.05/ Coventry

46787: Birmingham Commonwealth Games – Various Roles

FT/PT – Across West Midlands

46743 – Warehouse/Manufacturing Operatives

FT/ £9.10/ Coventry – CV3

46638: National Rail Vacancies

Various Working Patterns/ Coventry

46640: NHS Property Services Vacancies

Various Working Patterns/ Coventry

46558: Various Roles – Warwickshire County Council

FT/PT / Various Pay Rates

46572: Warehouse Operative

FT/ £8.21/ Coventry – CV1

46472: Cleaning Supervisor Night Shift

FT/ £10.25 / Coventry – CV5

46495 – Parcel Shop Delivery Driver

FT/ £8.93/ Coventry – CV3

46500 – Cleaner

FT/ £8.21 / Coventry – CV2

45774: Catering and Shop Assistant

PT / NMW / Coventry – CV1

45760: Pizza Maker

PT / NMW / Coventry – CV1

45762: Pizza Delivery Drivers

FT & PT / NMW plus £1 Per delivery / Coventry – CV1

45777: Team Leader

FT & PT / NMW / Coventry – CV3

42247: Care Assistant

PT / £8.54 - £9.31 / Coventry – CV5

40568: Domiciliary Carer 

PT / £9.50 PH / Coventry & Warwickshire

38636: Care Support Worker

FT & PT / Negotiable / Multiple Coventry Locations CV1 - CV6   

46080: Assistant Manager

PT / £9 Per Hour / Coventry CV5

45846: Commercial Events Producer

FT / £40,000 Per Annum / Coventry CV1

45996: Centre Administrator

FT / £17,000 Per Annum / Coventry CV1

45853: Monitoring Officer

FT / £22,000 Per Annum / Coventry CV1

45749: Women’s Support Officer  

FT / £23,000 Per Annum / Coventry – CV6

45756: General Insurance Outbound Call Handler

FT / £17,500-£18,500 Per Annum / Birmingham

45757: Administrator

FT / £16,984 Per Annum / Birmingham

45759: Relationship Co-ordinator

FT / Up to £21,000 Per Annum / Birmingham

45503: Support Worker

Shift Work / NMW / Across Warwick

45032: Support Worker

FT / NMW / Coventry

44322: House Keeper

PT / £8.55 PH / CV8

Communication Channels - Contact Us

Job Seeker Support: 024 7697 8065

Employer Support: 024 7697 8062

Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk – Please use this where possible

Twitter: @covjobsupport

Facebook: Coventry City Council Job Shop

Website : https://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshopvacancies