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Welcome to the April newsletter. We’re sure you’re gearing up for the school holidays, but do please take a few minutes to read about all the exciting activities and opportunities which are happening across Camden over the next month. The Job Hub will be moving into our new premises on Queen’s Crescent very soon, so if you’d like to know more about what you can expect from our service, we’d love you to come and meet the team at our informal drop-in sessions taking place at the Regeneration Hub on Vicar’s Rd on April 27th and 28th. Look out for more details soon, but in the meantime we wish you a wonderful Easter/Ramadan.
Good Work Camden, in partnership with Matrix SCM, are proud to present our next in-person workshop for residents. The workshop will centre around helping you to gain confidence in searching and applying for jobs. You will be supported by a panel of professionals, who will provide active feedback and advice.
Time: 10 - 12pm
Date: 7th, April 2022
Location: Regents Place
If you would like to attend this workshop, or have any questions, please get in touch with us at jobhub@camden.gov.uk or alternatively call 020 7974 1666.
Getting the Most Out of Your Jobsearch Flyer
If you are looking for a new start then this is the perfect opportunity to meet more than 70 employers and apply directly. Previous London Job Show events have seen thousands of people secure a new job from employers they have met at the event.
Time: 11 - 5pm
Date: 1st and 2nd, April 2022
Location: Westfield Shepherds Bush
Click here to register for the event.
Good Work Camden would like to provide all residents with the opportunity to find out about job vacancies, ask questions and meet Sarah and Phil, Good Work Camden Job Brokers
Time: 10 - 11am
Date: 14th, April 2022
Location: Zoom Meeting, click here to join
OneTech has teamed up with Erised to present residents with an opportunity to learn the essentials of building an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) with no-code. In this workshop you'll learn the advantage of no-code, how to plan your first application and a beginner-friendly guide to getting started. Chief Engineer and the Founder of development studio Erised.io, Teres Lenchev, will share his learnings from building countless apps and websites for businesses using both no-code and traditional code.
Date: 6th, April 2022
Time: 5.30 - 6.30pm
Location: Zoom meeting, click here to register
OneTech Workshop Flyer
What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship combines practical training in a paid job with at least 20% study time, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of subjects, and from levels 2 to 7. The level depends on the complexity of the role. We create apprenticeships both within Camden council and on behalf of local employers in a range of sectors.
The types of apprenticeship on offer depend on employer demand. Business administration apprenticeships are the most common, but we create other apprenticeships as well. Apprenticeships are available throughout the year, in accordance with the needs of our employers.
- Apprenticeships can offer flexible hours or be part time.
- The length of an apprenticeship varies according to both the level and the individual circumstances of the apprentice.
- Benefits of an apprenticeship
- A decent wage
- A recognised qualification
- Support on request throughout your contract
- Improved job prospects
Camden Apprenticeships is an award winning service that has created almost 900 apprenticeship vacancies since it was set up in 2010.
Who is our service for?
Our vacancies are for people aged 16+ who are Camden residents, former Camden secondary school students or Camden care leavers. We provide CV support, interview practice and are on hand to provide general advice and guidance throughout the entire process from applying to hopefully securing an apprenticeship. We also offer a free recruitment service to local employers and managers in the council who want to create apprenticeship vacancies.
Interested in finding out more? Register for our apprenticeship service.
Good Work Camden’s childcare support aims to support lone parents to (re)enter sustainable employment and/or training. Making childcare more affordable will support the council’s objective of helping those furthest from the labour market into rewarding work. To receive childcare funding, you will need to:
- Be involved in active job search
- Confirm existing childcare support
- Seeking or be involved with training and/or education
- Be unemployed or economically inactive
- Assessed to have childcare support need
To access the Childcare funding, contact goodwork@camden.gov.uk
Good Work Camden Childcare Support Flyer
If you would like to improve your digital skills, you can come along to any of the following drop-in workshops starting from Monday 25 April. These workshops are run by Camden Adult Community Learning:
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Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, London NW3 3HA
- Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pm (From 25 April 2022)
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Kilburn Library Centre, 12-22 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 5UH
- Tuesdays 10:15am – 12:15pm (From 26 April 2022)
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London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square, London NW1 9XB
- Tuesdays 10:30am – 12:00pm (From 26 April 2022)
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Queens Crescent Library, 165 Queens Crescent, London NW5 4HH
- Tuesdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm (From 26 April 2022)
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Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8PA
- Thursdays 10:00am – 12:00pm (From 28 April 2022)
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Kentish Town Library, 262-266 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2AA
- Thursdays 10:00am – 12:00pm (From 28 April 2022)
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Netley Adult Learning Centre, 74 Stanhope Street, London NW1 3EX
- Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm (From 27 April 2022)
Do you want to gain an Essential Digital Skills Qualification?
Camden Adult Community Learning will be running a new Essential Digital Skills course starting in April, which will include one twilight session (Tuesdays 5pm-7pm) and one lunchtime session (Thursdays 12pm-2pm) every week. The course starts on Tuesday 19th April at 5pm, and ends on Thursday 14th July. This will be offered entirely online. The Essential Digital Skills Qualification is designed for people who already know some of the basics of using a digital device, such as laptops and smart phones, but need to know more and want to get a qualification.
To find out more, please come along to any of their Enrolment days on:
Time: 9 - 12pm
Date: 20th, 21st and 22nd, April 2022
Location: Adult Learning Centre, Netley Campus, 74 Stanhope Street, NW1 3EX
To enrol online clcik here or call 020 7974 2148
Small Green Shoots are offering young people an exciting opportunity to jumpstart their careers in the creative industries with a paid 8 week bespoke programme. As part of the 8 weeks programme, attendees will be offered tailored music and creative industry standard softwares, Q&A sessions with industry professionals, employment opportunities and many more! To apply, applicants must send their CVs and cover letters to Charlotte at charlotte@smallgreenshoots.co.uk. The deadline to apply is Friday 1st April 2022 and starts on Monday 25th April until Friday 17th June 2022 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).
Please note, applicants do not need any qualifications to apply.
Short Sharp Shot Flyer
Unity Works is running new learning courses for adults with a learning disability from April. Courses on offer include 8-week courses in Employability, Money Management and Mental Health.
All their courses will take place at the Greenwood Centre in Kentish Town.
For more information contact Andrew Parkinson at Andrew.Parkinson@unityworks.org.uk.
Foodentic is a platform focused on helping talented home cooks build their food business from home, cooks can earn an income by cooking family recipes they love from home. Through an online ordering platform (this is not yet open to the public) they connect vetted authentic home cooks with customers in the community and take care of the marketing, branding, and delivery aspects of the business for the cooks
The platform gives the cooks complete flexibility around how much and when they want to cook, they are self-employed, and Foodentic work with them to create their menus, price their items and provide them with packaging.
Foodentic's mission is to celebrate food diversity in our communities through food experiences and support vetted, talented independent home cooks in building their food brands; championing sustainability, quality, and consistency
They also provide additional training for cooks who would like to get further qualifications, this is not a necessity to join the platform, as long as they pass the tasting session they run with them and complete their Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and EHO registration.
The course/training is free, it is an 8 weeks course at Westminister Kingsway College (WKC), that includes 8 practical sessions that will take part at the college the remaining session can be completed online. Upon completion, they will receive a formal certificate from WKC.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with Co-Founder Marwa Youssef at Marwa@foodentic.com.
Foodentic Brochure
Laamiga empowers women by equipping them with the right skills and knowledge to realise their full potential. As part of our continuous support to women from black, minority ethnic, migrant, or refugee backgrounds, we introduce our new project, Athena, which aims to help women improve their confidence with personal finance and gain financial independence.
Starting from 25th March 2022, women can attend online workshops once a month for six months. These workshops will be delivered by experts, covering topics such as introduction to the UK financial system, budgeting and savings, credit and debit, financial fraud, how to save energy costs, etc.
Participants will also have support groups to connect them with other women and online support from a trained female mentor.
If you would like to know further information about Athena and the registration process, don't hesitate to contact Dr. Emua Ali (Laamiga's Coordinator) at info@laamiga.org or call us on 0208 257 7317.
Laamgia Athena Flyer
Camden is working to bring new and exciting new uses to our high streets through the Future High Streets programme. In Kilburn, we are working with Transport for London (TfL) to find an exciting meanwhile use for a vacant premises in the neighbourhood, 2c Maygrove Road, located close to Kilburn Underground.
We are therefore inviting proposals from organisations, social enterprises, start-ups, and others that have ideas to bring 2c Maygrove Road to life to the benefit of residents and their neighbourhood.
We know that Camden is a place that is home to entrepreneurial, curious, and driven people. We also know that finding space to make things happen can be a challenge. Working with TfL, we look forward to connecting with people that want to find space and positively contribute to Kilburn and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
More information can be found on webpage: Open call for proposals for free meanwhile premises in Kilburn.
To put forward a proposal, please:
1. Write a proposal (maximum 1,000 words) that clearly outlines how your proposed meanwhile use responds to the project criteria and how your proposal supports the Camden Future High Streets vision and objectives as set out within in the Future High Streets Prospectus
2. Submit your proposal to regenerationandplace@camden.gov.uk (with the subject ‘2c Maygrove Road proposal’).
The deadline for proposals is 23:59pm on 29th April 2022. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with Gabrielle Abadi at Gabrielle.Abadi@camden.gov.uk.
Are you looking to improve your career prospects, boost your employability skills and launch a career in Digital Marketing? Then this opportunity is for you.
LIFT Digital Marketing School powered by OneTech is built to boost your career prospects by equipping you with the critical skills and knowledge to successfully launch your career in the world of tech, with a specific focus on digital marketing.
Across 10 weeks, you will gain an understanding of the core elements of marketing (Branding, Social Media, Digital Public Relations, Organic and Paid approaches). Plus, you will learn how to best market your newfound skills to launch the career of your dreams.
Spaces for this cohort are limited, apply here today!
LIFT Digital Marketing School Leaflet
The UK investment management industry plays a major role in the economy, helping millions of individuals and families achieve their life goals by helping grow their investments. The Investment 20/20 trainee programme offers jobs across the investment industry depending on where your interests and skills are.
All roles are entry level; some specify school/college leavers and others specify graduates and some are open to either and those looking for a career change, no industry experience is required and there are no specific qualifications or grades required to apply, all firms pay LLW as a minimum and jobs can be in all areas of business from HR to marketing.
For more information, and to apply visit the website here.
Westminster Kingsway College offer a range of excellent FREE short courses and qualifications, including courses at Level 3 – a first for London – that are widely recognised and will look great on your CV. Whether you want to progress within your career, retrain for a new job in the post-COVID world or simply develop a new interest, we have the course for you.
Courses include Construction, Java Programming and Coding, Cyber Security and Health and Social Care. To view their full range of short courses, visit there website here. For any questions or suggestions please email westkingshortcourses@westking.ac.uk.
Back by popular demand, Camden and Google have renewed our scholarship programme to enable more residents to access four free programmes. Camden is the first council in the UK to join Google's Career Certificates programme, offering 500 exclusive licenses to Camden residents. The licenses will provide learners with job-ready skills within the tech and IT sector. Each programme is completely free of charge and can be completed within six months. There is no eligibility criteria, anyone can do it, anywhere, in their own time! Camden is currently running four programmes; IT support, data analytics, project management and UX design.
If you are interested in completing any of the following programmes, register your interest here and get a head start at achieving your career goals. The deadline for course completion is December 15th 2022. Learners have already completed several programmes in under a three month period, don't miss out on your chance to be one!
"I think the Google Career Certificates are incredibly useful for anybody's future career as they are so cleverly made to cater for a myriad of needs and expectations: they are suitable for beginners, but also for people who are already working in the field but want a refresher and simply wish to find out more in order to keep up with current trends in the industry".
Google Career Certificates
Shared Lives Camden is offering the opportunity to become a paid carer through a Shared Lived placement. Earn between £433 and £524 each week by sharing your home and supporting adults with care needs, this includes short stays and long term arrangements. You don't need any formal qualifications or experience as extensive training will be provided. You will undergo an assessment process to be matched with the the person you will support carefully. Shared Lives Camden are now also able to assess potential carers who do not have a spare room, and can set them up with a 2 bed flat to start their shared lives journey. For more information, visit the website here.
Shared Lives Camden Flyer
If you’ve been dreaming of setting up your own business, there are lots of opportunities in Camden to explore your options
Do you have a business idea that could reduce or redefine consumption? Impact Hub Kings Cross has just opened applications for The Circular Start Up. This free 18-month programme supports Londoners who want to create circular solutions, through mentoring, peer support, expert workshops and more. To increase diversity in both the entrepreneurship and climate space, this programme actively encourages applicants from specific groups. The deadline for this opportunity is the 13th of March, for more information and to apply click here.
Startup School for Seniors is a free eight-week eLearning course for Londoners over 50, starting 6th May, who are looking to start their own business.
This course is for you if:
- You have a passion or idea you’d like to turn into a business
- Have been made redundant or are currently unemployed and considering your next step
- You want to gain the skills necessary to get a new business off the ground
- You would benefit from the support of others
Run by social enterprise, Advantages of Age, the course is delivered online by entrepreneur Suzanne Noble and business coach Mark Elliott who create a fun, interactive, learning experience and support you to progress week by week. Fully funded, the course is free for residents of London, unemployed or economically inactive.
Amazon Small Business Accelerator is a free, online educational programme for anyone who wants to start a new online business or grow an existing one. The online learning is tailored to experience level, with a comprehensive curriculum covering website building, selling online, social media, marketing, managing cashflow, selling on Amazon, and identifying growth opportunities.
For more information and to apply, click here.
TPXimpact are championing a diverse young entrepreneurs accelerator programme, to help shake up the boardrooms of the future. If you are an aspiring business owner between the ages of 21-30, this programme is for you.
Over the course of the programme you will receive £200 weekly stipend, to help you focus on developing the business. You will get access to weekly professional development workshops hosted by experts from the group who will train you on topics like value proposition, finance, branding and digital marketing, pitching and much more. You will be individually assigned a coach who you will have weekly 1:1 sessions with, to discuss your progress and answer your questions regarding your business development.
For more information and to apply for the programme, click here.
Do you have a business idea or thinking about becoming self-employed? The Start Up programme will help you get started and provides workshops, a business mentor and coach for 6 months as well as access to office space if required. The Step Up programme allows SMEs to grow their business as well as accessing training for team members looking to contribute more to your business, together with a business mentor and coach for 6 months.
For more details and to apply click here or email john.james@capitalcct.ac.uk
Start Up Step Up London Flyer
Camden Council has partnered with LABS to provide free co-working spaces to residents in Camden in order to learn and grow with a community of businesses. It will provide inspiring workspaces for start-ups, SME's and established companies, networking opportunities, access LABS community via the app and workshops and socials. To apply for co-working space and to find out more information, visit the website here or contact economicdevelopment@camden.gov.uk. Deadline for application forms is the 25th February 2022.
LABS Co-working spaces Leaflet
Xander Talent offer career pathways in Business Change, Data Analytics and Software Engineering. There is no previous experience required and the opportunity is available to all, from all backgrounds, whether you are a recent graduate or returning to work. Their programme focuses on developing your core skills within the first two weeks, finding your specialisation within the next four to six weeks, providing wellbeing and support and a placement post training.
For more information, and to apply for the programme, visit the website here or contact the team at hello@xandertalent.com or on 020 3589 9300.
Xander Talent Leaflet
Everybody is welcome at the new HNCC Wellness Café. There are three venues provided in partnership with local churches. The Wellness Café brings the community together in a fun and caring environment. Along with lunch there are optional free activities, such as sewing sessions, creative writing, arts and crafts, diamond painting, cake baking, games and singing to name a few.
Currently the HNCC Wellness Café are recruiting lunch club volunteers to support with assisting the elderly. You will need to have an up-to-date DBS and two references to apply for the position. In return, you will receive a reference from Councillor Larraine Revah.
If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help support your local community, get in touch with your Job Hub Advisor to discuss the role or alternatively submit your volunteering application form directly to Larraine Revah at Revah.larraine@outlook.com.
Are you unemployed, aged 16-69 and interested in working with young children? Pan London Early Years Sector Skills are offering a free early years skills training course to support you into work.
The course is tailor-made to suit your needs and a mixture of online and classroom-based training. Choose to specialise in mandatory training for Level 2 certificate, introducing caring for children and young people (GLH 117) or Level 3 award in preparing to work in home-based childcare (GLH 50). Participants will receive employment support and a guaranteed interview in the sector. You can complete your training and be in a job in as little as 8 weeks!
To book your free training needs analysis please contact Fatai Oseni by email f.oseni@protrain-solutions.co.uk or phone 01252 712945 ext 502.
Leaflet - PLEYSS Programme Information
The Mencap's Traineeship Programme is a 16 week traineeship aimed at young people aged 19-24, who have a learning disability, difficulty or autism. The traineeship is designed to support young people into employment by partnering with employers in the hospitality sector to develop the skills and experience they need to achieve a paid position. The traineeship will include work preparation, work experience, job coaches and English, maths and ICT support.
For more information, and to apply for this traineeship, contact Catherine Partridge at catherine.patridge@mencap.org.uk or on 079 6650 0816.
Mencap Hospitality Traineeship Flyer
Prevista's Emerge Academy is offering a Business Administration Traineeship aimed at young people aged 16-24. The traineeship will last 5-6 months and equip learners with the basic knowledge and skills to succeed in an administrative role, leading to potential roles within Finance, HR and more. Learners will achieve a Level 1 Certification in Business Administration and be able to put their new skills to practical use.
For more information, and to apply for this traineeship, visit the website here or contact traineeship@prevista.co.uk.
Prevista Emerge Academy Flyer
Your Future supports 16-24 year olds looking for work or job advice to navigate the services available to them. Through one to one advice and signposting, Your Future will provide the right support based on your needs, including but not limited to job searches, apprenticeships, education and training opportunities and work experience.To speak to the Your Future team email yourfuture@camden.gov.uk or call 020 7974 8778.
Your Future Leaflet
If you're aged 19 and over and are looking for a job or further training to move to the next level of your career, New City College offers a range of short courses that will provide you with a qualification recognised by employers, free to those who are in receipt of benefits or on low incomes.
Training can be delivered to individuals or groups in the classroom, through an online / blended classroom model or via distance learning. Whether you are looking to work as a door supervisor, a cleaner or in a school, or need to gain basic employability and digital skills, New City College have a course for you. Click here to view the range of courses available to you.
Our aim is that no child should go hungry, no parent should go hungry to feed their child, and no one should be left struggling and without anywhere to turn. As growing numbers of people need support to feed themselves and their families, we want to make it easier to get help, sharing where you can find food banks and other important information about the services that are offered. We know that there is a link between food poverty and employment pathways so we encourage all our residents in need of support to reach out to https://findfood.camden.gov.uk/ for support.
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - Provided by London Learning Consortium, this qualification will allow you to act and assess learners work. Having this qualification will allow you to improve your employability chances, alongside being able to freelance for providers to deliver assessing in areas you have vocational experience of. You will cover all the essential principles and practices of training assessment and quality assurance, including assessing competence and achievement. The qualifications consist of a mix of units - some competence-based and some knowledge-based units. For more information and to apply, click here.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism - Provided by London Learning Consortium, this qualification is ideal if you wish to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism which would support your progression into employment in the health and social care or education sector. Whether you are looking to progress your career; have a family member, friend or colleague with autism; or would just like to increase your knowledge and help raise awareness, this qualification is perfect for you. For more information and to apply, click here.
Home Reading Volunteers - Doorstep Library are a community-focused charity dedicated to bringing the gift of books and the joy of reading into the homes of children and families who need our support. Our Reading Volunteers go into under-resourced homes across London, to inspire a love of books, of stories and storytelling, and to instil a lifelong passion for reading. They recruit and train volunteers to build relationships with families, bringing enthusiasm and books to fuel children’s natural love of stories, fire their imaginations, and encourage their appreciation of reading You will volunteer for 2.5 hours (4.30 - 7.00pm) on a set day each week, during term time only. You will be paired with another volunteer and will aim to read with 5 families. For more information and to apply, click here.
Local government
Job Hub Advisor - London Borough of Camden
Educational Psychologist - London Borough of Camden
Energy Performance Manager - London Borough of Camden
Administration Officer - London Borough of Camden
Health and Social Care
Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Care Assistant - C&C
Locum Oncology Pharmacist - Day Webster
Radiographer MRI / CT - MediTalent Ltd
Community
Office Manager - Area Camden Group
Communications Coordinator - Camden Art Centre
Marketing Manager - Camden People's Theatre
Development Manager - Camden People's Theatre
Education
SEN Teaching Assistant - Academics
English Teacher - Smart Teachers
English and Drama Teacher - The Camden School for Girls
Early Years Teaching Assistant - Local Jobs
Hospitality
Bar Staff - RLP Resourcing Services Ltd
Front of House Manager - Elton Recruitment
Barista - Pret A Manger
Waiting Staff - KOKO
Retail
Stockroom Coordinator - Dr Martens
Store Manager - JD
Sales Adviser - Superdrug
Sales Assistant - Cosmetics Camden
Construction
Plasterer - Connect GRP UK
Commercial Electrician - First Military Recruitment
Steel Erector - Strong Recruitment Group
Mechanical and Electrical Estimator - First Military Recruitment
For more information on anything featured in this newsletter, or for a general chat please contact your Job Hub adviser or email jobhub@camden.gov.uk / call 0207 974 1666
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