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13 December 2021

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Job Opportunities

Manchester City Council Jobs
See vacancies and opportunities (Manchester City Council).

Civil Service Jobs
See vacancies, working for the Civil Service

Find a job - DWP
Search for vacancies with a range of employers, in Manchester, Greater Manchester and nationally.

GMCVO partner vacancies
GMCVO External Vacancies page
GMCVO advertise vacancies from their partners, usually the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector

Be Caring
Various vacancies
Be Caring have sights in Brooklands, Chorlton, Didsbury, Northenden and Wythenshawe. They are often looking for care workers and drivers. Choose the site in the Locations drop down box and find your next job

Belong Didsbury
Various vacancies
Belong Didsbury is a vibrant community village in South Manchester with state-of-the-art facilities and high quality nursing and dementia care.
Find out about their vacancies by visiting the Belong vacancies page and choosing Belong Didsbury from the drop down list under Location.

Common Purpose
Admin Support Coordinator
Are you passionate about sales administrative procedures and supporting a successful team where you can take on new responsibilities and grow within the sales field. You will be responsible for supporting their UK team with an emphasis on financial and business development support.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £23,000 to £24,500
Closing date: Apply as soon as possible

Common Purpose
Development Manager
Do you want a career that will give you the opportunity to work in the leadership development space, one where you will have the opportunity to create wider social impact? You will be working in the UK sales team, engaging with current and new customers and facilitating and chairing some of their programmes
Hours: Full time
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000
Closing date: Apply as soon as possible

CityCo
Manchester City Host
Do you have a positive attitude, good customer service skills and a love for Manchester? This role as a City Host might be for you! As part of the hosting team you will welcome customers, improve the visitor experience, and monitor the streets to ensure Manchester is a place people enjoy visiting.
Full time or part time (shift pattern will include weekends and some Bank Holidays)
Hours: 40 hrs for full-time, part time hours available too
Salary: £19,270
Closing date: Apply as soon as possible

Manchester City Council
Digital Strategy Lead
They are looking for a dynamic leader who has a track record of engaging senior managers and key influencers in the private and public sector, education institutions, the voluntary and community sector to deliver a Digital Strategy for the whole of the city. The post holder would build a small dynamic team and develop a plan for the city, to harness the opportunities of digital and technology and support the delivery of our vision and priorities for Manchester, as set out in the 'Our Manchester Strategy'.
Hours: 35
Salary: £48,139 to £51,515 
Closing date: 15 December 

City of Manchester Institute of Gymnastics
Sports Administrator (Marketing Lead
You will have experience of administration and promotion with the skills and knowledge of
selling/marketing to parents and children ideally in a sport/recreational activity context. If you are interested in applying for this position please send your C.V. along with a covering note detailing your suitability for the role for the attention of the Club Manager at info@cmig.uk
Hours: 18 hrs a week
Salary:
Closing date: 15 December, 12 noon

Manchester City Council
Customer Service Advisor
As a highly skilled and customer focused member of the team you would provide effective, high quality and responsive services at the first point of contact, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction at all times.
Hours: 35
Salary: £20,092
Closing date: 16 December 

Career Connect
Key Worker (NEET)
They have vacancies delivering across several areas of Manchester in community locations, including Salford, Central Manchester, Wythenshawe or Harpurhey, supporting young people to access education, employment and training.
Hours: Part time and Full time roles available 
Salary: £18,000 to £23,052
Closing date: 17 December 

MIF
Community Partnerships Manager
The Community Partnerships Manager will play a central role in ensuring The Factory has a key civic role and function in Manchester. They will lead on the development of a range of strategic partnerships to ensure The Factory is a useful and functional space for communities as well as a creative venue.
Hours: 35
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000
Closing date:17 December

MIF
Recruitment Coordinator
You will coordinate and administer the recruitment processes and be the first point of contact for hiring managers to ensure the candidate experience is seamless and recruitment campaigns are managed to set deadlines
Hours: 35
Salary: £22,000 to £25,000
Closing date: 19 December

Early Inspirations Nursery
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
They are looking for an experienced Baby Room Practitioner to join their team. You must have a Level 3 Qualification in Childcare, baby room experience and good knowledge of Safeguarding.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £17,600 to £19,900
Closing date: 22 December

Manchester City Council
Passenger Assistant
They are seeking to recruit passenger assistants to support both children and adults whilst travelling between their homes, educational establishments and or day care centres. Clients will have a variety of special educational needs and or disabilities, they will require understanding and patience.
Hours: 16
Salary: £17,842 pro rata
Closing date: 24 December 

Jurys Inn
Groups Administrator
Based at the MIdland Hotel, you will be tasked with supporting the administration relating to all aspects of the corporate & leisure group business within the hotels managed by their hub. You will be able to demonstrate first class customer service skills, have the ability to adapt and multi-task, whilst having that keen eye for detail.
Hours: 40
Salary: £23,000 to £27,000
Closing date: 24 December

The Co-operative Bank
Remote Customer Service Advisor
They are interested in the skills you have rather than where you have worked or for how long. They are looking for excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask and prioritise, and passion, energy and enthusiasm.
Hours: 35, including working every other weekend
Salary: £18,200 to £19,500 plus overtime paid at enhanced rates
Closing date: 25 December

Manchester Central Convention Complex
Accounts Payable Clerk
You will will take full responsibility for the accounts payable ledger. You will ideally have previous purchase ledger experience, the ability to plan and prioritise and good written and verbal communication skills.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £22,000 to £22,000
Claing date: 26 December

Manchester City Council
Reablement Support Workers
You would work to individualised support/goal plans, with the aim of encouraging people to do these things for themselves, wherever possible. You would also promote and supply tech equipment to help people.
Hours: 30
Salary: £20,092
Closing date: 31 December 

Manchester Enterprise Academy
Wellbeing Lead
You will take responsibility for reducing barriers to learning through a range of interventions, liaising with staff and external agencies as appropriate. This will involve advocating for pupils, supporting and promoting their welfare, championing the needs and rights of those who are vulnerable or with complex needs, ensuring that their voices are heard and responded to.
Hours: 35
Salary: £34,728
Closing date: 2 January 

Varna Community Primary School
Administrator
They are looking for an enthusiastic Administrator with a positive outlook. In the first instance, the role is to provide effective and efficient administrative functions within the school, providing a service to families, children, staff and external visitors.
Hours: £18,933
Salary: 35
Closing date: 4 January 

Medlock Primary School
Cleaner
You will be able to work individually and as part of a team, and have the ability to carry out cleaning and other duties to high standards.
Hours: 10
Salary: £17,842 pro rata 
Closing date: 4 January 

Beaver Road Primary School 
Caretaker 
The successful applicants would report to the Facilities Manager to maintain the school premises, school security and have some knowledge of health and safety regulations. They are seeking a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic person who can work on their own initiative.
Hours: 35
Salary: £18,933
Closing date: 4 January 

NHS Manchester CCG
Medicines Optimisation Technician
They are looking for pharmacy technicians to promote the role of medicines optimisation in health and social care, act as a role model for junior colleagues and be able to support other health care professionals to improve outcomes for patients. You must be qualified a pharmacy technician registered to practice with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £24,907 to £30,615
Closing date: 6 January

GLL
Duty Manager
The role involves anything from unlocking the leisure centre and setting up, to ordering supplies and checking everything is perfect for your customers. Then, once the day is in full swing, you'll ensure it's all running as it should be - handling customer queries, managing your team and ensuring the successful operation of the gym, pool and other facilities.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £21,101
Closing date: 7 January 

Gaddum
Independent Advocate
You will provide Independent Advocacy in a range of settings including mental health wards and rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, supported accommodation, care homes and private residences.
To apply please send a completed application form to HR@gaddum.org.uk.Applications for Flexible/Job Sharing work will be taken into consideration. 
For informal discussion about the role please contact their Advocacy Services Manager Lily, by emailing
lily.huggins@gaddum.org.uk or ring 0161 834 6069
Independent Advotcate application form
Gaddum Demographic Form
Hours: 35
Salary: £21,589
Closing date: 10 January 2022, noon

Gaddum
Therapeutic Counsellor (GP Practice)
You will be providing therapeutic counselling to clients within a surgery setting who have been referred to the service via their GP
Job description and Person Spec (Counsellor)
Gaddum Application for Employment
Gaddum Demographic Monitoring Form
Send completed forms to hr@gaddum.org.uk
Hours: 5 hours a week
Salary: £26,317.00 a year (pro rata)
Closing date: 10 January 2022

Wright Robinson College
Pastoral Support Mentor
They are looking for people who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of their young people.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £16,800
Closing date: 13 January

Briscoe Lane Academy
Special Educational Needs Co Ordinator
The successful candidate must be used to delivering interventions and providing quality first teaching within the classroom. Along with having experience of meeting the needs of children with SEND.
Hours: Full time 
Salary: £28,587
Closing date: 21 January 

Manchester City Council Jobs

Information about starting up a business 

Aspire Recruitment Agency
Ethical recruitment agency

Recruitment agency
focused on increasing the number of Black and minority ethnic individual in employment.

Public Sector Jobs

Employment Help 

Jobs and training for people with disabilities and disadvantaged groups.

High quality interview clothes and interview training for women.

University of Manchester
Vacancies at various levels

Walking With The Wounded
Training and Employment Support for Ex Armed Services

Recruitment agency for women leaving the criminal justice/care systems

Coats4Kids 
They need donations of good quality coats and shoes of all sizes for primary school children
If you have items to donate, contact Michelle on 07940 758168 or
michelle.wright@onemanchester.co.uk

M-EET Your Match
M-EET Your Match lists traineeships, study programmes, volunteering opportunities, educational courses, work placements, life and employment skills courses, and Level 2 apprenticeships for young people age 16 to 24 in Manchester, who are not in education, employment or training.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Manchester City Council promotes the Real Living Wage of £9.50 an hour.
Find out more.

Apprenticeships are for people of any working age.
You can learn new skills whilst you earn.

Apprenticeships - what do the different levels mean?
Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship
An intermediate (level 2) apprenticeship is equivalent to five good GCSE passes
Advanced Level (Level 3) Apprenticeship
An advanced apprenticeship is equivalent to two A Level passes
Higher (Level 4/5) Apprenticeships
Level 4 apprenticeships are equivalent to a foundation degree
Degree (Level 6/7 Apprenticeship)
Degree Apprenticeships are equivalent to a bachelor's degree (Level 6) or a master's degree (Level 7)

Apprenticeship Opportunities on Our Town Hall

A number of construction-focused apprenticeship opportunities are now becoming available, as well as work placements. These are being managed by The Works Manchester and Procure-Plus (see contact details below).

We are also working in collaboration with Gateshead college to deliver a higher-level apprenticeship programme PlanBEE Manchester. Follow the link to find out more information and how to apply.

All of our apprenticeship opportunities pay a minimum of £8.91 per hour, rising to £9.50 per hour from April 2022.

The Works Manchester and Procure-Plus

There are a number of construction focused vacancies in various trades on site that are suitable both for those with a CSCS card and for those looking to obtain one.

For candidates who already hold the CSCS card and are interested in accessing Manchester Town Hall construction apprenticeships and vacancies, or would like to train for the CSCS Health and Safety in Construction course, please contact:

The Works Construction Academy on 0161 359 3388 or email TheWorksManchester@gcemployment.uk 

Wiktor at Procure-plus on 07393 792497 or email wiktor.morrell@procure-plus.com

Juice Academy
Instead of running their usual Bootcamps they are shortlisting people who can then be connected to the employers for interview. 

Digital Content Marketing Apprentice with Smoking Gun PR
Are you a creative individual, brimming with ideas and passionate to jump into a career within the digital industry? Smoking Gun PR is looking for a Digital Content Marketing Apprentice to join their team in Manchester. 

Apply now to start work in January

Closing date: 17 December

For more information call 0161 817 6600 or email info@juiceacademy.co.uk.

Higher Level and Degree Apprenticeships

Amazing Apprenticeships have a new section to make it easier for you to find out about higher level and degree apprenticeships

Explore 220+ nationwide Higher and Degree apprenticeship vacancies in the November edition of the Higher & Degree listing 2021/22.

Discover vacancy details from over 40 employers, including:

• Vacancy locations
• Salary information
• Direct application links

Download the Higher & Degree listing  

Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Business Administration Apprentice
The role involves maintaining emails and ensure parents are replied to in a quick and efficient way, maintain all school uniform is kept fully stocked and reorder when necessary and to order, monitor and maintain all stationery throughout the school.
Hours: 30
Salary: £138.60
Closing date: 19 December 

Bupa Dental Services Limited 
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Apprentice Dental Nurse 
The role is to provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as reception, dealing with patient queries, answering the phone, taking payments and booking appointments.
Hours: 40
Salary: £356.40
Closing date: 19 December 

Brook Young People
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Apprentice HR Support
You would be supporting their small and friendly People & OD team with a range of processes from recruitment to retirement, providing advice and handling day-to-day queries for the wider organisation.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £173.25 to £334.13
Closing date: 20 December 

Evelyn.c Ltd
Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Hairdressing Apprenticeship
The role would involve reception duties and booking appointments, meeting and greeting clients on arrival and offering refreshments and assisting stylists with all services - shampoo and condition hair, colouring, perming and cutting.
Hours: 30
Salary: £129
Closing date: 20 December 

Jason Selig, Jonathan Brodie and Simon Kay
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship
They are looking for a bright, motivated individual who is looking for a challenge, to develop and work in a team based environment in an Accounts apprenticeship.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £173.25
Closing date: 20 December 

Assimil8 Limted
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Support Analyst Apprentice
You will be working as an integral part of the IT Support Team who support the company's Analytics and Application Development services, coupled with Cloud and Managed services. You will have the willingness to want to help in all aspects of the IT service including helping to troubleshoot IT problems, diagnose and solve hardware/software Incidents/problems and providing excellent customer service and support to the business and to their customers.
Hours: 37.5
Salary:  £10,000
Closing date: 20 December

Had and Co Property Consultants
Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Housing and Property Assistant Apprenticeship
You will be learning the tasks involved in supporting the business including building relationships with clients, sending emails, preparing documents by printing, writing and editing company correspondence and more. 
Hours: 35
Salary: £7,826.00
Closing date: 23 December

Figaro
Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Hairdressing Apprentice
An amazing opportunity to begin your career in the Hairdressing industry by developing your skills directly in the salon and in the Training School. You will be working in a modern, stylish and fast-paced salon. 
Hours:36
Salary: £154.80 a week
Closing date: 30 December

Gartside Street Dental Lounge Ltd
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Apprentice Dental Nurse
They are looking for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join their friendly and busy dental practice with an emphasis on preventative treatment and options for all. You will assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery.
Hours: 30
Salary: £129.00
Closing date: 10 January

To find more apprenticeship opportunities at all levels, and for people of all ages, search on the find an apprenticeship website.

Skills and Training

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This section has been refreshed to make it easier for you to find the offers. Under  Starting Soon we are including all the offers in approximate date order. Keep scrolling to see the new content added in under the relevant date.
The Ongoing section has offers without specific dates attached. All new content will be at the top and the rest is in alphabetical order

Starting Soon

Volunteer Sessions with  My Wild City in Manchester
My Wild in the City
Tuesday 14 and 21 December, 10am to 1pm
Help to transform Manchester for wildlife. They are looking for new volunteers to join them in Blackley Forest.

Practical sessions will run on Tuesdays between 10am and 1pm. No need to book just join them on the day and they will provide you with everything you need to get stuck in. 

Blackley Forest. Meet at Blackley Forest entrance, Blackley New Road, M9 8FR.
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
More info: Team WILD: December Volunteering Sessions | Facebook

Manchester Airport Hospitality and Retail Jobs Fair
at Mosely Street Job Centre Plus, Manchester City Centre
Wednesday 15 December, 11.30am to 1.30pm
They have a whole host of jobs available on the day, you just need to bring your photo ID, proof of address and NI number. A 5 year checkable history will be needed and clear DBS.
Employers recruiting on the day include:

Boots, Greggs, Barburrito, SSP (Grain Loft, Marks & Spencers Simply Food, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Burger King), Pret a Manger, Caffe Nero, Travelex Foreign Coin Services Ltd, WHSmith, TRG (Archies, San Carlo, Bridgewater Exchange, Apiary, Giraffe, Bar MCR, Café Balzar – Front and back of house roles available), HMS Host (Amber Ale, KFC, Lion & Antelope, Trattoria Milano, Pork & Pickle), MAG Hospitality (Airport Lounges).

Talent RISE
Weds 15 December, 2pm to 5pm (on Zoom)
LinkedIn workshop for young people aged 16 to 30
This session will be led by Ian Buckland, Learning & Development Manager for their supporting company Talent International, an award winning Digital-Tech recruitment specialist. Ian has "amazing expertise" in using LinkedIn and in delivering professional training.

The session will include an introduction to LinkedIn, how to search and apply for jobs and how to connect with people and build professional networks. They’ll also provide loads of tips about how to make profiles stand out to employers.

Career Connect
Training and Careers Pop Up Stall - Wythenshawe flyer
Thursday 16 December, 1pm to 3.30pm at Wythenshawe Forum

Career Connect have organised a pop-up careers/training event at Wythenshawe Forum where they will be joined by a range of training providers who work in these areas. 

Reform Radio
Work Club
Thursday 16 December
3.30pm to 5.30pm
Work Club runs on the last Thursday of every month, via Zoom, with a full session based on opportunities for the future. It includes a number of speakers who discuss various opportunities available, as well as 1-1s and pastoral sessions, are also available. Their pastoral team also runs a clinic every week to support young people in their next steps to getting their job. This includes CVs, applications, interviews, etc, and will help you whilst you’re looking for a new role. The next session is on Thursday 16 December from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. If you want to get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk.

Exciting Kickstart roles with Reform Radio
Closing date: 31 December
Reform Radio are giving young people age 16 to 24 (and who are eligible for Universal Credit) the opportunity to get some valuable paid experience of the workplace. They are working with other organisations to offer a wide range of roles including:

Workshop Assistant
Operations Assistant (was Talent Development)
Photographer / Content Creator (was Marketing Assistant)
Breakfast Show Presenter / Producer
Audio Producer
Studio Assistant
Business Affairs
Social Media Assistant / Copy Writer

Find about about these and the other roles available through Reform Radio

Get in touch with Ciara if you have any questions: 07376639945

Standguide
Creating a Business-Start Up Level 2
IAG appointments on Monday 10 and 17 January
8-week virtual course from Rob, with the course starting w/c 17 Jan
You will learn how to develop and progress your business plan so you fully understand your target market. The course will also teach you about marketing your business and the important legal and financial requirements you have to follow.
For more information call their referral team on 0161 881 4826

Understanding Mental Health Level 3
IAG appointments on Tuesday 11 and 18 January
The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health is a 12 week online course that is designed to provide a greater awareness of mental health issues and the importance of mental well-being. You will gain an understanding of different mental health conditions and the skills required to work
in mental health services

For the courses above you need to be age 19+ before 01/09/21.
If you have any questions call Will on 07917 979 562, or to register call their referrals team on 0161 881 4826 (option 5)

Airport Academy
ICTS Security Agent
Initial Assessment: Thursday 13 January, 10am and 1pm
Course starts: Monday 18 January

The course includes

• Certificate for Introduction to Customer Services (Entry 3)
• NCFE Certificate E3 in Employability Skills
• NCFE Lv1 Award in Mental Health Needs
• NCFE LV1 CERT IN Exploring the Aviation Industry
• Guaranteed Interview

To book an appointment, please contact your JCP adviser

Jet 2. Com Passenger Service Agent, Baggage Agent
Initial Assessment: Tuesday 18  January
Course starts: Monday 24 January

The course includes

• Certificate for Introduction to Customer Services (Entry 3)
• NCFE Certificate E3 in Employability Skills
• NCFE Lv1 Award in Mental Health Needs
• NCFE LV1 CERT IN Exploring the Aviation Industry
• Guaranteed Interview
  

To book an appointment, please contact your JCP adviser

Skills Support for Employment and YFL Training 
Level 1 Engineering & Level 2 Team Leading
Starts: 18 January 2022
In partnership with YFL Training, SSE are delivering a blended learning approach Rail course.  When you successfully complete the training you can be put forward to two rail employers who are looking to recruit staff. You will also be supported to get their PTS card which is required to gain work in rail maintenance.

9 to 10 Week course 9.30am to 4.30 in the classroom with some remote online learning required.

To register contact:  janice.larkin@gcemployment.uk

Access to Work’ training for employers – Manchester Deaf Centre
Are you involved in recruiting staff? Would you like to employ a deaf or hard of hearing person, but you feel uncertain about how this would work in practice? Do you know that financial help is available to your organisation through the government’s Access to Work scheme? The scheme can meet the cost of substantial workplace adaptations and specialist equipment.

Want to learn more? Why not join them for one of their short Access to Work training sessions, which will provide you with an introductory overview of the scheme, and how it can be used to meet the costs of making recruitment processes and workplaces accessible and inclusive for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Upcoming dates:

Wednesday 19 January 2022, 2.30pm to 4.30pm (online via Zoom)

More information about the Access to Work training and to book a place,
Or contact sarahwarburton@manchesterdeafcentre.com

The Rainbow Library
Closing date: 24 January
This is a very exciting opportunity for young people (aged 16 to 25) from Manchester to get involved with the creation of a book from start to finish, gaining skills, knowledge and experience to shape their future lives as writers or illustrators.

Our workshops will take place from February next year and be lead by Jay Hulme, an award winning transgender performance poet, speaker and educator and New York Times best selling illustrator David Roberts.

Apply and find out more info on the Rainbow Library

One Manchester
Women in Business
Starting Thursday 27 January
Are you a One Manchester customer? Have you got a great business idea that you want to take to the next step? Are you looking for extra support to get your
plans off the ground?
The programme will run from 10am to 3.30pm every Thursday from 27 January to 17 March (with a break for half term on 24 February) at
The Place (Fallowfield Library)
Platt Lane
Manchester
M14 7FZ
If you would like some more information please contact Jenny on jenny@theenterprisebridge.co.uk or 07984 872325 or Wayne on 07471 142875 or
wayne.wilson@onemanchester.co.uk

Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Careers Hub
Community and Adult Learner Offer - January to March 2022

Careers Insight: Corporate Healthcare, 28 January 12pm to 1pm The NHS is the 5th largest employer in the world. 1.5 million people work for the NHS and many of these are in corporate roles supporting the running of essential services. If you are interested in working or the NHS but would not like to work in a clinical role then this session will give you all the information you need.

NHS Apprenticeships: An Intro, 7 February 5pm to 6pm Did you know you can do an apprenticeship with the NHS to kickstart your career? Come along to this session to find out all about the apprenticeship roles available.

Social Care Apprenticeships: An Intro, 9 February 4pm to 5pm. If you would like to find out more about an apprenticeship within the adult social care, this is the session from you! Hear all about what the pathways are to succeed in a career in social care

NHS Apprenticeships: AHP Assistant Roles, 11 February 1.30pm to 2.30pm
 AHPs make up a large amount of the NHS workforce and include physiotherapists, radiographer, podiatrists and more. If you would like to know how to enter these careers as an apprentice, come along to this event

Careers Insight: Social Car, 23 February 12pm to 1pm If you would like to find out more about a career in Health and Social care then this session is for you. This workshop will cover the vast range of roles available and how their "Step into Care" Program can help support your application into a role within the sector

GM Pre-Employment Offer, 24 February 1pm to 2pm Pre-employment programmes are a great way for people who are currently unemployed and claiming universal credit to get into work within the NHS. If you would like to hear more about the programmes on offer across GM, this event is perfect for you.

Careers Insight: Nursing, 7 March 5pm to 6pm Are you familiar with the different types of nursing? Or the different pathways you can choose to become a nurse? Come along to this event to learn about the nursing opportunities available in the NHS.

Careers Insight: Estates and Facilitie,  9 March 4pm to 5pm. Estates and facilities staff look after NHS buildings and the grounds around them so they are a safe and pleasant environment for our staff and patients. They also make sure that goods and patients are where they need to be so care is received at the right time and the right place. Come to this session to hear about the range of careers available

Register for the Community and Learners Health and Social Care events

Ongoing 

Common Purpose
Join GM 100
How will you use your voice to make change happen in your community?
GM100 convenes a diverse group of leaders, aged 18 to 25, from across Greater Manchester to address the question: "What will the legacy of our generation be?" Because after all, they are the generation who will shape Greater Manchester ahead.
By doing GM100 you will:

• Learn skills and tools to practice leadership in your own context including team building, problem solving and communications
• Build connections with your peers and established leaders from across Greater Manchester
• Earn a micro-credential
• Have the opportunity to receive free, personalized leadership coaching sessions

If you're a young leader aged 18-25 from Greater Manchester, apply for the free online programme GM100

One Manchester Green Employment and Skills Partnership (GESP)
Fully funded green employment opportunities
One Manchester can offer funding to Manchester based employer hosts, to create and test new Green Employment roles.  The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.

The Green Employment and Skills Partnership (GESP) project will create a total of 125 supported green jobs in areas such as sustainability, retrofit, construction, environmental management, recycling & reuse, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. This programme can also support a wider range of roles that can demonstrate a link to the environment and carbon reduction.

Supported green jobs will be of 3 to 6 months in duration and funded by One Manchester as part-time flexible job placements (15 hours per week) paid at Real Living Wage. Recruitment will be targeted to individuals who are unemployed, and who face barriers to employment.

Individuals recruited to the roles will benefit from additional support from a Green Employment Coach providing, employment support, coaching, and referral into aligned training offers. 

If you are an employer and want to express an interest please email greenemployment@onemanchester.co.uk or for further details visit 

One Manchester Green Employment and Skills

One Manchester Green Employment and Skills Partnership (GESP)
Fully funded green employment opportunities
One Manchester can offer funding to Manchester based employer hosts, to create and test new Green Employment roles.  The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.

The Green Employment and Skills Partnership (GESP) project will create a total of 125 supported green jobs in areas such as sustainability, retrofit, construction, environmental management, recycling & reuse, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. This programme can also support a wider range of roles that can demonstrate a link to the environment and carbon reduction.

Supported green jobs will be of 3 to 6 months in duration and funded by One Manchester as part-time flexible job placements (15 hours per week) paid at Real Living Wage. Recruitment will be targeted to individuals who are unemployed, and who face barriers to employment.

Individuals recruited to the roles will benefit from additional support from a Green Employment Coach providing, employment support, coaching, and referral into aligned training offers. 

If you are an employer and want to express an interest please email greenemployment@onemanchester.co.uk or for further details visit 

One Manchester Green Employment and Skills

Be a Short Term Foster Carer
If you’ve worked with children with additional needs - we need your help!
Manchester City Council is recruiting shortbreak foster carers – people with experience of working with children who have a physical or learning disability.
You’ll help to look after a child in your own home between one
and four nights a month, helping to give their family a break.
Download the poster for Short Break Foster Carers

Foster now at manchester.gov.uk/fostering or call 0800 988 8931

BITC Job Coaching Programme
If you are an organisation that works with job seekers you might be interested in 
Job Coaching Programme from BITC

They are keen to work in partnership with organisations that will refer job seeking clients to the programme which will improve their chances of getting a good job.

Catch-22 Employability Team
Catch-22 is an employability support service offering advice and guidance to unemployed people throughout the Greater Manchester area including people who may have barriers to get into work. Working with individuals 16 years and above, they support a vast range of individuals in this community-based programme. Creating a bespoke career plan and access to apply for training funds means career options are endless on this programme.

Their trained Connect with Work advisors will support you to develop skills and experiences to prepare you for work through:

• One to one mentoring with a personal advisor

• Job search and application support

• CV writing and interview preparation, including mock interviews

• Support with funding for interview clothes, bus travel to interviews, PPE, DBS checks and subject to approval, we offer funding for courses to allow you to upskill and expand your knowledge

• Signposting to support services

• In-work support and coaching for 6 months after you have found a suitable role

• Personal development opportunities – including the chance to take part in the Catch-22 Ambassador Programme by sharing your views and personal back to work journey, helping to inspire others.

For more information visit www.catch-22.org.uk

or email: employability@catch-22.org.uk

City Careers
Are you age 16 to 24 and not currently in education or employment?
City Careers is a new City in the Community(CITC) initiative to get young people
(16-24) from Greater Manchester into employment or apprenticeships. During the 8-week programme,young people will have theopportunity to gain various qualifications and progress into employment or an apprenticeship.
For more information please contact Chris Johnston on
07753467200 or chris.johnston@cityfootball.com

Creative Aging Development Agency (CADA) launch their new website
CADA is England’s new national development agency for creative ageing. Their aims are to:

Challenge ageism in the arts and heritage sectors and in society more widely

Celebrate and champion the cultural contribution of older people 

Lead a fundamental rethink and reflection on ageing and creativity

Harness collective energy and impact to support systemic change

Keep an eye out on the CADA website for news and events and to read about the

Greater Manchester Culture Champions project.

Digital Advantage and SENDCode
GM Supported Digital Work Hub 
Do you know young people with SEND who are either not in education, employment and training, or at risk of becoming so?  Ones who are interested in digital but need a flexible and understanding approach to help them get back into education, training or the work place?

The course’s are for young people with SEND who are either not in education, employment and training, or at risk of becoming so. If you require any further information

Please contact Rav at rav@digitaladvantage.org.uk or call 07801 542286.

Educational Pathways
MAES have a number of courses and training in their Education Pathways offer with short CPD and accredited courses. To find out more download the Education Pathways flyer or visit the MAES website: 

Find a Course - National Careers Service
Find a course
Find a course to help you improve your current digital skills or study for your future. Their trusted course providers include The Open University, Google, Amazon and FutureLearn. You can also search for courses from learning providers, including colleges and local authority providers which may offer work-related courses on a wide range of topics.

Free Family Learning Courses Available 
How will the course help you?

• Give parents the tools to help children with their homework
• Support your family’s wellbeing
• Build your confidence – in the family and in your community
• Provide a supportive network of other parents and carers
• Support your children’s emotional needs

What are the courses that are on offer?
Parenting, Confidence Building, Stress Management for Parents, Family Maths, Key Stage 3 Maths, Family Phonics, and Family Crafts

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, make sure you sign up to register your interest. You can do this by visiting Family Learning Online Courses.

Get started with your new device 
Manchester's buzz Health and Wellbeing service have created 8 easy to follow guides to help you get started with using your new smartphone or tablet. There are versions in English, Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, Polish and Romanian.

Get Your Future Started
Construction Academy 
Are you currently unemployed and interested in getting into construction?
Learn real skills, gain qualifications, and get the opportunity to do work placements that could lead to paid work for young people. 
Interested in signing up? Contact them today for more information about the academy and how you can take part - email gyfs@onemanchester.co.uk

Government - Skills Toolkit
Free courses are available through an online platform launched by the government last year. The Skills Toolkit gives you access to free, high-quality digital and numeracy courses to help build up your skills, progress in work and boost your job prospects.

Hospitality Skills Academy for young people
The Hospitality Skills Academy is a ‘one-stop’ shop of training and support; working with quality assured partners, who bring to the table their own expertise.
Through their work with young people and the next generation of employees, they can ensure that this vibrant, creative industry, is recognised for the exciting opportunities it can offer for career progression.

They also have their Skills Support for Growth programme for 15-24yr olds in Manchester; the programme is led by the young person to develop their pathway into EET with support from Sarah who is their Young Persons Engagement and Progression Coach.

As well as the intensive 1:1 support, SSG offers access to a variety of training, placement and qualification opportunities across Manchester.

They'd love you to join them! Contact them today to book your place:
gyfs@onemanchester.co.uk
0161 230 1057

Hospitality Skills Academy flyer
Hospitality Skills Academy website
Skills Support for Growth postcard

Juniper Training
Drop in and see them on Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm or call to book an appointment.
They support school leavers who are looking for a kick start to their career. They have a number of vocational pathways, traineeships, study programmes or apprenticeships that can improve the chances of gaining a real job, whilst earning qualifications
Juniper Training flyer
See the Juniper Training website or phone 0161 481 3343 for more info

Lab Up
Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm
Drop in online to their friendly weekly taster sessions to find out about their LAB courses and how they can help you.

For information, email:manchesterLAB@properjob.org.uk, or ring
Lisa: 07716638754
Tess: 07754 854 528

Low Carbon Careers
Throughout 2021 Groundwork Greater Manchester will be running a number of employment courses in Rochdale, Manchester and Trafford for young people looking to start their career in the green economy.

Unemployed young people between the ages of 18 and 25 will choose from 3 green economy sectors: the natural environment, waste and recycling, or property retrofitting.

Each young person will undertake 3 to 4 weeks of classroom based learning followed by a 2 week work placement plus support into employment by their dedicated employment coaches.

This programme has been developed with the support of employers to ensure that learners develop relevant new skills as well as a clear understanding of employer expectations and what it is like working in the sector.

Each course includes an accredited health and safety qualification and Carbon Literacy Certificate and is informed by current job and apprenticeship vacancies that local employers are recruiting for, to allow adaptation of course content and opportunities for young people to meet employers and find out about their business.

To find out more about the courses and to sign up click here.

Leading in uncertainty – Peer support for charity and social enterprise leaders
IVAR are running 90 minute drop-in peer support sessions for up to 10 charity leaders at a time, every week, from June, via zoom. Attendees will have a safe space to share challenges, time to pause and reflect, and the opportunity to hear each other’s experiences of adapting to and coping with leading in prolonged uncertainty. The sessions are for leaders of charities, community organisations and social enterprises, based in the UK. The sessions take place weekly, starting in June 2021, until April 2022.
More information and to sign up: Leading in Uncertainty sessions

Manchester Adult Educations Courses
They offer both face-to-face and online opportunities so you can learn at home or come into one of their friendly centres. The courses include new Level 3 pathways for September 2021 in Adult Care, Mental Health, and Teaching Assistant.  As well as Level 2 Early Years and many online, flexible opportunities for colleagues to upskill in their career. 

For more information on the courses or to sign up click here

M-EET Your Match
Currently has lots of opportunities listed for young people 16 to 24, who are not in education, employment or training
M-EET Your Match lists traineeships, study programmes, volunteering opportunities, educational courses, work placements, life and employment skills courses, and Level 2 apprenticeships for young people age 16 to 24 in Manchester, who are not in education, employment or training.

MAES
MAES offer both face-to-face and online opportunities, so you can learn at home or come into one of their friendly centres. To find something that suits you have a look on the MAES website.

Motiv8
Are you aged over 25, living in Greater Manchester and not in employment or training? If so, they can help you get back on track and move you nearer to training, job searching and employment opportunities.


They will support you with a personal action plan that is unique to your own needs. Your issues can range from debt and financial hardship, homelessness, domestic abuse, physical health, mental wellbeing and alcohol and drug dependency - and many more besides.


By helping to improve your health and wellbeing, self-confidence, self-esteem, finance and employability skills they will improve your chances of accessing training or finding a job.

Find out more about Motiv8

Agencies and individuals can email info@manchesterbbo.co.uk or contact the Manchester office on 0161 946 3556.

New Programme to support 300 GM Businesses with Cybercrime launched with the Cyber Resilience Centre
This fully funded programme includes 12 month membership, security awareness training, cyber security policy templates and 1-2-1 security consultation. 

For more information on the Cybercrime programme and to sign up click here

National Careers Service
Skills Assessments
The National Careers Service have free online careers assessments which anyone can fill in to find out what sort of careers you may be suited to. Whether you are out of work at the moment, furloughed or interested in exploring other career options, you are invited to have a go at one of their short assessments.

Northmoor Community Association
Create or Update your CV
Appointments available 9am to 1pm on Wednesdays.
Northmoor Hub, 103 Northmoor Road, Longsight M12 5RT
Call 0161 248 6823 or text 07458 300781 to book an appointment or fill in the Registration form for Create or Update your CV

One Manchester - Support with your CV
Understanding CVs Virtual Workshops
Every Thursday, 1pm to 2.30pm
Open to all ages, whether you are in a job already or are looking for one.
You will learn:
How to choose the best content and layout.
Why the personal profile is an important part of a CV.
Why you shouldn’t be copying and pasting your previous job descriptions.
How to highlight your skills and achievements.
Places are limited per session and can be reserved by contacting:
0161 230 1057 or onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk

Review, Refresh and Renew your Childcare Business 
The programme is tailored to the business needs of childcare providers whether you are a company, a charity or a community group.
The programme will provide you with a practical framework to implement new ideas to renew and grow your business.
For more information and a discussion about the programme ring
Kyran Parker on 07982 678 017 or email register@redkiteinnovations.co.uk

Reform Radio
Life Lounge
Every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm on ZOOM!
Their online well-being sessions have undergone a rebranding. Come and join The Life Lounge conversation where Reform Radio's Well-Being Manager Dan leads an online, open conversation about all things life. From 'you live and you learn' to 'current topics' everything is open for discussion and everyone is welcome. Dan provides a safe and open space for all to share, but even if you want to just come and listen that is perfectly fine too! If you want to get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk.
Every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm on ZOOM!
Life Lounge Flyer

Skills for Growth - SME Support
Skills for Growth SME Support is a fully funded skills consultation service tailored to helping SMEs up-skill their employees and improve productivity.

Skill Up Workshops
Are you looking to develop your Digital Skills?
Would you like to access services, connect with others, learn how to use particular devices and apps, save money or improve your employment prospects?

Skill Up workshops can help you!

Day: Every Tuesday morning

Time: 10am to 12.15pm. Drop-in anytime

Location: North City Library, 931 Rochdale Rd, Manchester, M9 4AF

You do not need to have digital skills to attend these workshops. All abilities are welcome.

Call Kate on 07814 041432 for more information.

STAR Method Workshop
Every Wednesday, 11am to 12.30pm
Have you heard of the STAR Method for acing job interviews? Not sure what it is?
Join online to find out more!

What will you learn?
• What the STAR Method for job applications/interviews is
• How to build a STAR story
• How to use your STAR story on job applications and in interviews

Download the STAR Method Workshop flyer

Reserve your place by calling 0161 230 1057 or emailing onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk

Sonder Radio 50+
Sonder Radio is a community radio station for the 50+ demographic in Greater Manchester. Founded in 2016, their key aims have been to promote wellbeing, reduce isolation and advocate digital inclusion. They achieve this by running various creative workshops and connecting people through the content made by the community at Sonder. They encourage people at all skill levels to take part in their workshops, as they are catered to help teach and guide every participant from the ground up. They pride themselves on not leaving anyone behind. There is always, in every person, the capacity to learn something new and at Sonder Radio they hope to provide that experience for everyone that gets involved.

They are on the lookout for people who are 50+ who would like to join a community of like minded individuals to socialise and develop their digital, and creative skills.

For more information or to join Sonder Radio email autumn@sonderradio.com or alex@sonderradio.com

Step Together Volunteering
For My Future Ex-Offender Course
Step Together Volunteering supports participants to build and develop the personal and practical skills needed to move forward. As well as offering progression routes into volunteering, training, and employment. Step Together Volunteering aim to help overcome the barriers ex-offenders face in finding work and this tailored course comprises 20 hours of guided learning, 1:1 mentoring and home learning, CV and interview techniques and a plan to get you into volunteering within your community.

The Factory Academy
Construction Kickstart Academies
Are you aged 19 to 24, unemplyed and receiving Universal Credit? Do you live in Manchester? Are you interested in kickstarting your career in construction?
Manchester is building The Factory, a new home for creativity in the heart of the city. The Factory will present new work by the world’s most exciting artists – and will be home to The Factory Academy, which will help people from all backgrounds to start new careers in the creative industries.

The Factory Academy’s Training Academies are a new series of training programmes designed to introduce young people to the creative industries, gain confidence and learn new skills. They’re fully funded, with no cost to participants, and are open to anyone in Greater Manchester aged 19-24 and on Universal Credit.

The Manchester College – Enrol now and start in January 

Thinking about a change of direction for 2022? Is it time to get back into education? They’ve got you!

Browse their wide range of courses for 16-18 year olds and adults aged 19+ starting in January and early 2022 - from Animal Care to Travel and Tourism and everything in between, download our January Starts brochure and enrol today.

16-18 year olds: Find out more about The Manchester College | Download brochure

Adults aged 19+: Find out more about The Manchester College | Download brochure

Enrol online today: Apply and enrol online and their enrolment team will be in contact to finalise your enrolment and give you more information about starting your course.

Enrol on campus: Drop in to any of their campuses, every Monday from 10am to 2pm to enrol in person with one of their team and find out more about starting your course.

Got a question? Get in contact:

Visit: tmc.ac.uk                       Facebook: facebook.com/TheManchesterCollege

Call: 03333 222 444               Instagram: instagram.com/themcrcollege/

Email: enquiries@tmc.ac.uk  Twitter: twitter.com/TheMcrCollege

Visit them on campus:tmc.ac.uk/locations

Get the career you want with The Manchester College starting this January.

The Futures Training Group
Level 2 Fitness Instructor Course
Are you aged 16 to 24 years old who are not currently in education or training.

If you are interested get in touch now, the venue, dates and times will follow.

The Futures Training Group work with MCRActive as one of their Physical Activity Providers.

For further information and to express their interest then contact Hannah at hannah@gliganfitness.co.uk or call 07577 477921

Volunteer to become a Reading Coach - helping adults with reading
Read Easy UK is a registered charity that works through affiliated local groups to provide one-to-one reading coaching to adults, using trained volunteers. As a volunteer Reading Coach you will receive training, to introduce you to some of the issues faced by adults with reading problems and how to use the Reading manuals. You and your matched reader will then choose an approved venue to meet.
Download the Reading Coach Job Description
Apply to be a voilunteer Reading Coach
Contact: mcnrecruiter@readeasy.org.uk

UNEMPLOYMENT FM
Radio broadcast and podcast training at ALLFM every month. Sign up!
This free course is aimed at people who live in Manchester and have an ‘M’ postcode, and who are currently unemployed. Unfortunately this doesn't include students.

In small groups they train you in all aspects of radio and podcast production. The course will end with a live show on ALL FM 96.9. The aim of the course is, in addition to developing radio skills, to improve your employability such as interview skills, professionalism, communication skills and confidence. It also helps to get people mixing (safely) again and make friends.

The course runs once a month. It entails 4 sessions over 2 weeks: 1
10.30am to 2.30pm:
ALLFM Community Radio, Levenshulme Old Library, Cromwell Grove, Levenshulme, M19 3QE

You will need to attend all sessions which will give you opportunities to volunteer at ALL FM as presenter and/or producer after your training and receive your accreditation.

Unemployment FM info sheet

 If you have any queries please email ed@allfm.org or jane@allfm.org.
Or ring 0161 248 6888 or Jane on 07708 564 697.

Working Wardrobe is Open
The One Manchester Working Wardrobe is a free service for men, providing access to interview clothing. Appointments are available on a Wednesday between 10am and 3pm. Make a Working Wardrobe appointment

Youth Can Do Homework Club
FREE support for ages 8-16
Homework, SATS, GCSEs
Term time only

• Monday 4pm to 6pm, Maths homework
• Tuesday 3.30pm to 6pm, All homework
• Wednesday 4pm to 6pm, Maths homework

Youth Can Do image with info
Northmoor Community Centre, 95-97 Northmoor Road, Longsight M12 5RT
0161 249 6823 or info@northmoorcommunity.org

Young Enterprise - Toolkits for Parents, Teachers and Youth Workers
Young Enterprise has worked hard to adapt a wide range of its programmes, to ensure that children and young people can still develop crucial work and money related skills from their own homes. There are three unique toolkits available for children and young people ages 4 to 19 years – to download by teachers, parents and youth workers.
Young Enterprise Digital Toolkits
Young Enterprise E-Brochure (PDF)

Mental health first aid training opportunity
Manchester Local Care Organisation have successfully managed to obtain funding for local people who live or work in Ancoats, Clayton and Bradford to join this free training opportunity. Funded by Manchester Local Care Organisation, these sessions will be held via zoom with a number of dates/times available from July – September. Participants will be provided with adequate training resources and will receive an accredited certificate upon completion. 
To sign up to become a first aider click here

Build a Business

One Manchester
Women in Business
Starting Thursday 27 January
Are you a One Manchester customer? Have you got a great business idea that you want to take to the next step? Are you looking for extra support to get your
plans off the ground?
The programme will run from 10am to 3.30pm every Thursday from 27 January to 17 March (with a break for half term on 24 February) at
The Place (Fallowfield Library)
Platt Lane
Manchester
M14 7FZ
If you would like some more information please contact Jenny on jenny@theenterprisebridge.co.uk or 07984 872325 or Wayne on 07471 142875 or
wayne.wilson@onemanchester.co.uk

Start your own business - Manchester City Council
Start your own business, the Council's webpage, has lots of links to information for anyone thinking about starting their own business. Have a look at the different offers, whether you prefer to talk to someone, or would like to do your own research first; there is lots of support available.

BIPC
Reset. Restart
BIPC are putting on a range of interesting free online events to help you develop your skills for business.
BIPC Events

The BIPC operate an enquiry service by email, with follow up by telephone/video. Get in touch: businessinfo@manchester.gov.uk or tweet them @bipcmanchester.

Access to industry-standard databases including market research reports from Mintel, B2B credit reports, company data & contacts, Intellectual property support. A 1-2-1 “Information surgery” is available with an information expert via video, including demos of the extensive range of databases.
Ask About Business - Business tools (for Start-ups)

More information at Ask About Business BIPC-Manchester

Record and edit your own podcast for free at the BIPC
The BIPC in Central Library have launched a podcast studio, where people can record and edit their own podcast for free.

Citizen's Advice 
Coronavirus - if you're self-employed

Connecting BAME social entrepreneurs
The Greater Manchester BAME Social Enterprise Network will give BAME social entrepreneurs the opportunity to:

• Network with and learn from their peers.
• Learn from experts
• Develop their skills in key aspects of running a business

The network will meet regularly to hear from expert speakers, exchange skills, ideas, knowledge and experiences.

EnterprisingYou
Supporting your self-employment journey
Are you self-employed or running your own business and keen to grow? Engaged in multiple temporary roles and looking for a more reliable income? Whatever you’re facing, whether financial, health or not knowing what step to take next; there is support available.
The EnterprisingYou scheme from People Plus and the Growth Company gives you the opportunity to work with a Business Coach, and includes a range of support including:
• Peer mentoring from people with experience of running a business
• Personal finance support
• Careers advice and guidance
• High quality skills development and training support

To find out more, and to see whether you are eligible, go to the EnterprisingYou website www.enterprising-you.co.uk

Money Helper
How to start a business or become self-employed

National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses (FSB)
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed

PeoplePlus
Self-Employment Provision
This new programme features:

• 12 months mentoring from a business advisor
• Develop a Growth Business Plan
• Health & Wellbeing Workshops
• Diagnostic of existing business/self-employment
• Workshops: Business Planning for Growth, Marketing, Bookkeeping, Social Media
• Networking with other self-employed people

Why it Started
The traditional NEA programme is still running, but now they have the opportunity to support those whose business faced hard times during the pandemic or started a business recently but are struggling - to receive mentoring, advice and guidance, and turn their business around

How Do I Refer?
To refer any claimants please use the Find & Refer system, the same as you would for the usual NEA programme; and look for 'New Enterprise Allowance Existing Self-employed'. Once they receive your referral, they will call your claimants and get them onboarded.

Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact: Helen Clarke on helen.clarke2@peopleplus.co.uk or 07970 753 169

Starting or running your own business?
Help with moving from benefits to work
The government has advice on the New Enterprise Allowance to help you start your own business, or develop your existing business if you’re already self-employed.
You could get mentoring and an allowance if you are over 18 and either:
you or your partner get Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance or you get Income Support and you’re a lone parent, sick or disabled. Find out more at your local job centre.

Information for Jobseekers

Help to Get Work
Have you lost your job? Are you worried about possible redundancy or have had your hours reduced due to COVID-19, and you want to upskill, retrain or find new work? If you are a Manchester resident you can register your details on Help to Get Work and one of our partners will be in touch, to help you access the support you need. 
 
Employ GM
If you’ve been made redundant or are worried about losing your job due to Covid-19, Employ GM can help you access a wide range of support to help you get back on your feet. Whether you’re looking for careers advice to help you decide on your next steps, want to explore training opportunities in your area, or need some support to find your next role quickly, the service is here to help you every step of the way and is available for adults, young people and businesses. Find out more about the support available at the EmployGM site.

Job Centre Plus - A Good Place to Start
Their aim is to help jobseekers back into work, and put those businesses needing to recruit, in touch with them:

• jobhelp provides support to jobseekers,
• starting out in your career includes advice and information on taking the first
• steps to finding a job, different careers opportunities and tips on applying for jobs. 
• employerhelp provides links to business support and information, as well as help for those who need to recruit.

Skills Support for the Workforce 
Are you a Manchester based business looking to boost the skills of your workforce? 
If so, the Growth Company want to talk to you. They can offer advice with your training plans, through their Skills Support for the Workforce initiative, which provides fully-funded support, through a range of training interventions, which are tailored to meet your business needs. Support is also available if people are at risk of redundancy, or have recently been made redundant (within the last 3 months) or people who are looking to return to work from the Government’s Job Retention Scheme (Furlough).

They have a variety of accredited and non-accredited programmes to choose from in sectors such as Retail, Business & Professional Services, Creative & Digital, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, manufacturing and Logistics. Eligibility: you must have a business with a base in GM and the training takes place within GM. Any employee aged 16+ can access. If you would like more information about SSW or would like to check what courses are available please contact WorkforceGM@gcskills-support.uk or call 0161 240 4544

Redundancy Support for apprentices
Information about support for apprentices who have been redundant or are at risk of redundancy
Redundancy Support for apprentices

Sector Based Support

Construction Industry Talent Retention Scheme (TRS)
In a response to the adverse impacts of Covid-19 on the construction industry, this scheme will match existing employees with vacancies and help find positions for employees at risk of redundancy through redeployment and temporary employee loans between employers. 
It will also allow people from other sectors to find employment in construction. 
Talent Retention Scheme 

Job Support Hub - Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
CareerScope is a support hub for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. The site has training, support and job search advice.

Information for Apprentices

Apprenticeships are for people of any working age. You can learn new skills whilst you earn. If you are an adult and want to find out more Greater Manchester Apprenticeship Hub has some information for you. 

Traineeships help you prepare for an apprenticeship. A traineeship is a skills development programme that includes a work placement. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months. Traineeships help 16 to 24 year olds, or 25 year olds with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan – get ready for an apprenticeship or job if they don’t have the appropriate skills or experience.
Find out more about Traineeships

Amazing Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships
The site has a range of online resources for young people, parents and schools. Each month they produce a Parent's Pack which you can download:
Parents and Carers Packs  - Apprenticeships
Have a look at their monthly parents packs for a range of info.

Adult Apprentices
Become an apprentice
Apprenticeships are available for you at any age and are a great way to restart your career, change you career or progress in your current career.

GMACS
Greater Manchester Apprenticeship and Careers Service (GMACS)
What is an apprenticeship and how do they work? What does being an apprentice mean? Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies. For young people.

The Hut Group

Who is the Hut Group?
Two friends started this business back in 2004, providing a platform for companies to do online selling. Over the years they grew their business to work all over the world. Along the way they found some great products to to sell themselves, and they have become one of the world’s largest online retailers in beauty and nutrition.
 
Hut Group in Manchester - Opportunities for you
They are working on an exciting £760 million development, over two sites at Manchester Airport. It will include a landmark business campus, THQ, and world logistics hub ICON, their content creation studio, will work with more than 2,000 staff. Current Hut Group job vacancies

Hut Group Apprenticeships
The Hut Group are a great supporter of apprenticeships, as a way for people of any age, to earn whilst they learn. 
They have a wide variety of apprenticeship roles they are recruiting for now.
Find out more about Hut Group apprenticeship vacancies
The site shows vacancies from all over the UK, as well as lots of vacancies in Manchester. Click on "load more opportunities" to view lots of apprenticeship vacancies in Manchester.

Partner Bulletins

Age Friendly Newsletter
You can sign up to receive the Age Friendly Manchester Newsletter.
(Click on the link and choose 'News and events for older people') 

Business and IP Centre Manchester
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Forever Manchester
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