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18 April 2022

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.

Treehouse Hotels Manchester
Various vacancies Treehouse Hotels Manchester
They are currently recruiting for:
Director of Engineering
Financial Controller

Wood Street Mission 
Part-time Smart Start Worker – 20 weeks
They need an enthusiastic, hard-working, well-organised person with good people skills who is motivated to help others, to join them as a temporary Smart Start Worker. The job involves a significant amount of telephone contact with families, taking orders from families, placing online orders and tracking progress if there are queries. 
Hours: 18 hours per week over 3 days
Salary: £9.90 per hour
Closing date: Apply as soon as possible 

Moston Fields Primary School
Admin Officer 
You will undertake a variety of general administrative, clerical and finance related tasks, this will include general typing, filing and reception duties, taking messages and phone calls, processing school meals, invoices, orders and income paid into the school office.
Hours: 35
Salary: £20,444
Closing date: 19 April

FareShare 
Food Allocations Operative
You will work closely with the Warehouse team to ensure timely, accurate and food safety compliant deliveries and collections. You will need strong communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to juggle priorities calmly and effectively, and a positive can-do attitude. 
For further information and an application pack please email recruitment@emergemanchester.co.uk
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £9.50 to £9.90
Closing date: 19 April

National Football Museum
WEURO2022 Project Manager
Are you interested in women’s football and want to be part of the WEUROS?
You will work freelance, to play a key role in the development of a new co-curated exhibition on the history of the women’s game at the museum and contribute to an ‘Object Lab’ which will be set up to source stories and objects.
Please send your CV, letter of interest, application statement and an equal opportunities form to: Communities@nationalfootballmuseum.com 
Hours: Approximately 50 days work
Fee: £15,000
Closing date: 20 April, 5pm

Manchester City Council
Support Workers
Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide support to disabled adults with their day to day needs, within their own home, which may be within a permanent supported living environment or the Short Breaks service. You will play an active part in the continuous development of Assistant Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers through one on one mentoring and observations. 
Hours: 35 hours, on a shift basis which will include weekends and bank holidays.
Salary:  £20,092 to £21,748
Closing date: 21 April, 11.59pm

The Dean Trust Ardwick
Human Resources Assistant 
You will support the Headteacher and Group HR Manager in the provision of a high quality, efficient HR service for the school, ensuring that confidentiality and data protection requirements are met at all times.
Hours: 36.25
Salary: £25,927
Closing date: 22 April

Manchester City Council
Reablement Support Workers
The Reablement team provides a life changing service to the people of Manchester by helping them to regain or attain as much independence as they can in their own homes. Our Reablement Support Workers do this by motivating and inspiring people to re-learn daily skills and enhance their quality of life. You will be fully trained to assist people to meet their care needs, which can range from motivational support to personal care. 
Hours: 30 per week - working on a 3 week rota, covering early and late shifts, also working bank holidays and weekends.
Shifts between hours of 7am and 10pm
Salary:  £20,092 to £21,748, plus 10% flexibility payment
Closing date: 21 April, 11.59pm

GMCA
Project Manager
You will will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the effective delivery of an 18 month Employer Systems Project. You will need to build and maintain relationships with potential providers through market engagement activities and wider strategic communications
Hours: 36.25
Salary: £37,568 to £41,591
Closing date: 22 April, 11.59pm

GMCVO 
Administrator
You will interact with clients at desk and/or telephone, manage office and conference centre equipment, support events and courses, maintain and record data and information and related filing systems and manage diaries and calendars.
Hours: 35
Salary: £20,043 
Closing date: 22 April

Cheetham C of E Community Academy
Admin Assistant 
You will undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors and checking DBS details. Assist with pupil first aid and welfare duties, including looking after sick
pupils, liasing with parents and staff. Undertake  administrative support duties on behalf of
individual members of staff or departments.
Hours: 35
Salary: £18,698 to £18,887 pro rata, term time only
Closing date: 22 April

Shelter
GROW Trainee
The GROW Traineeship gives people with lived experience of homelessness and/or other related disadvantages (including but not limited to; contact with the criminal justice system, mental ill-health or substance use) access to paid employment, training and personal development opportunities. The traineeship lasts for up to 12 months, and each GROW receives personalised training and support to help remove some of the barriers that may have prevented them from getting meaningful employment.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £19,305
Closing date: 24 April

Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Creative Community Facilitator  
You are invited to tender for the role of Creative Community Facilitator to to work with their Exhibition and Events Officer to run workshops and discussion on what projects local communities and partner organisations would like to see and how they can facilitate access to Manchester Craft and Design Centre. 
Hours: The project will run from mid-May to end of December
Fee: £8000
Closing date: 24 April, 11.59pm

NSL Marston Holdings
Enforcement Officer
You will support to use high-tech equipment to locate and carry out enforcement action on unlicensed vehicles. Read more about working for NSL
If you would like help with the application please contact:  pedr.davies@nslservices.co.uk
Hours: Different shift patterns available
Salary: £11 an hour
Closing date: 24 April

NSL Marston Holdings
Civil Enforcement Officer
You must enjoy dealing with people, be friendly polite, and willing to offer support, advice and assistance to colleagues and customers. PC skills would also be an advantage, as you will be using a hand held device daily. Read more about working for NSL
If you would like help with the application please contact:  pedr.davies@nslservices.co.uk
Hours: Full and part time hours available
Salary: £11 an hour
Closing date: 24 April

NSL Marston Holdings
Mobile Civil Enforcement Officer
You will be the eyes and ears of the local community, patrolling areas, providing advice to residents, and members of the public, whist enforcing road traffic orders and issuing parking fines. You will play a significant role in reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality through the enforcement of parking restrictions. Shifts vary so flexibility for the role is essential.
If you would like help with the application please contact: pedr.davies@nslservices.co.uk
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (including Bank Holidays). 
Salary: £11 an hour
Closing date: 24 April

FareShare
Corporate Visitors and Office Coordinator
You will develop relationships with existing and new corporate supporters, alongside providing office support to the operations team. You should have excellent communication, time management and organisation skills.
For further information and an application pack please email recruitment@emergemanchester.co.uk
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £23,000
Closing date: 25 April

Citizens Advice Manchester
Contact Centre Advisor 
You will provide support to clients when things have gone wrong or when they have been treated unfairly as a consumer. This can include problems with: credit and store cards, faulty goods, counterfeit goods, poor service, contracts, builders, rogue traders etc. 
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £18,018
Closing date: 25 April

GLL
Graduate Trainee Manager Scheme
If you have a real passion for leisure, sport and fitness and are interested in leisure management, the GLL Graduate Trainee Manager scheme could be for you. The scheme is available to external Leisure Graduates across the UK and existing GLL staff (with or without a degree). This scheme is a two-year placement and development programme that aims to fast track people into Assistant Manager roles.
Hours: 40 
Salary: £21,950 to £27,787
Closing date: 29 April

Manchester City Council
Business Support Officer Level 1 
You will provide high quality, customer focused, flexible and timely business support to the Safeguarding Service. Dealing efficiently to all queries both written and verbal from a wide range of internal and external customers and completing all documentation to a high standard. 
Hours: 35
Salary: £19,264.00
Closing date: 29 April

Comma Press
Sales and Publicity Coordinator 
Do you fancy joining their team? Do you have excellent copywriting, communication and IT skills? Do you have prior experience in or a basic understanding of how books are sold and marketed? 
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Ra Page, detailing why you feel you are suitable for the role and your interest in Comma Press, and including 150-200 words about a book you've recently read and loved (preferably one that's been published in the last two years) as if you were trying to persuade someone to buy/read it. Email to ra.page@commapress.co.uk with Publicity and Sales Coordinator in the subject line. 
Hours: 35
Salary: £20,000 to £22,000
Closing date: 1 May 2022

GMCVO
Organisational Support Officer
They are looking for an organised and conscientious worker with an understanding of organisational policy and management practices who can help them to ensure that GMCVO uses excellent practice and continually improves in their work and their support of staff.
Hours: 35
Salary: £27,514 to £30,095, plus 7% pension contribution
Closing date: 3 May, 9am

Manchester Employer Suite
Various Job Opportunities 13.04.22
Various Job Opportunities (SWAP) 13.04.22
Manchester Employer Suite are running current Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (Pre Employment Training with Work Experience and a Guaranteed Job Interview)

Contact Manchester Employer Suite for further details on all opportunities: 0161 720 1401

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 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).

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 

Bree at Procure-plus on 07875588427 or email bree.adshead@procure-plus.com

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 their latest  edition of the Higher & Degree listing 2022

Discover vacancy details from over 40 employers, including:

• Vacancy locations
• Salary information
• Direct application links

Intech Engineering Services
Apprenticeship Recruitment 2022
After a four year training period including block release or day release at college you will become an industry graded Electrical or Mechanical Plumber/Fitter.  

As an apprentice you will be given a broad range of invaluable experience and knowledge on a variety of projects , including industrial and commercial projects on interesting and exciting buildings, including schools, stadiums, hospitals, warehouses, student accommodation prisons and some of the UKs most iconic projects

If you have GCSE English, Maths and Science in Grade 4 (C) or above, they want to hear from you.

Apply to recruitment.central@Imtech.co.uk

Closing date: 31 May

The Juice Academy 
Level 3 Junior Content Producer Apprenticeship
The Juice Academy are a Manchester based not-for-profit that works in partnership with Apprentify to deliver the Level 3 Junior Content Producer apprenticeship. They currently have a number of employers around the country that are looking to take on an apprentice in April, and are looking to bring on some suitable candidates to be considered for the roles.
The Juice Academy Prospectus
Please note this is a large file (7.7MB)

Find out more about some of the roles available now on the Juice Academy website

All applicants must be at least 16 years old and have at least grade C/ level 4 in English and Maths at GCSE level. A passion for all things digital is a must!

Apply for the role on the Juice Academy website
You can ‘Register Your Interest’ option and they will update you when new employers sign up in your area

If you are interested in the apprenticeship course but would be unable to start in April (due to still studying in school, for example), you can put yourself forward for their next intake which would be in the summer.

Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeships

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance Tradesperson
During the first year you will attend a training centre on block release to achieve the level 2 Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering. Some of your main duties will include diagnosing, fault finding, and repairing faults on a range of plant, equipment and service.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £18,812 to £23,650
Closing date: 19 April 

Club Systems International ltd
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2
Apprentice Receptionist 
You will answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls via a small telephone switchboard, greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office, ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, set up meeting rooms and receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries.
Hours: 37.5 
Salary: £9,500.00
Closing date: 20 April

Mitchells & Butlers PLC
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2
Chef Apprenticeship
You will keep your kitchen clean, prepare everything that is needed before a busy shift and cook to spec and work with recipes.
Hours: 30
Salary: £144.30 to £285.00
Closing date: 21 April

Mitchells & Butlers - Old Wellington
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2
Apprentice Chef
You don't need any experience as they can teach you everything. You'll take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs alongside your training. You will gain a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship and will be able to support the running of their kitchens.
Hours: 30
Salary: £204.90 to £285.00
Closing date: 21 April

Evelyn.c ltd
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2
Apprentice Hairdresser
You will shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp, style and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks, assist stylists on the salon floor, keep the store presentable and tidy and book appointments.
Hours: 40
Salary: £192.40
Closing date: 29 April

ARUP
Advanced Apprenticeship – Social Value (Business Administration)
You will provide day-to-day business administration assistance, helping the team provide social value support to internal teams (engineers, planners and other design professionals). You will also help to deliver effective and professional services to a wide range of varied and high profile clients.
Closing Date: 21 April

Clarity Travel Limited
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2
Finance Assistant Apprentice 
You will raise invoices, resolve any outstanding queries to ensure profitability is maximised, collate appropriate data and distribute to relevant parties to enable effective invoicing, liaise with external suppliers and internal branches to ensure the timely raising of customer invoices and generate and store daily reports to show daily banking activity / day end processes.
Hours: 37.50
Salary: £277.50
Closing date: 22 April

East Manchester Academy
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 
Maintenance Operations Apprentice
You will lock/unlock premises and check for issues, liaising with emergency services (e.g. Police, Fire Brigade, Education Officers) when required. Making rooms and premises secure after break-ins or vandalism. Check operation of fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lights and fire hoses on a regular basis. To maintain records of these check. Undertake regular cleaning and tidying of all School area. Undertake general grounds maintenance tasks.
Hours: 35
Salary: £349.96
Closing date: 22 April

Moston Dental Surgery
Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
Apprentice Dental Nurse 
You will assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery, greet and care for all patients in a polite manner at all times, provide chair side assistance during all dental procedures, update computer records and take notes, clean surgeries to a high level, prepare instruments and materials during treatments and carry out reception and administrative tasks where required
Hours: 35
Salary: £168.35
Closing date: 21 April

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP
Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 
Business Administration Apprenticeship - Law Firm
You will provide administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the Tax and Probate department. You will learn key office business skills such as document production, reprographics, telephony, client care skills and specific administrative functions associated with a busy law firm.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £9,379.50 to £18,525
Closing date: 22 April

Birch Dental Practice
Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
Apprentice Dental Nurse 
You will greet and care for patients in a polite and courteous manner, work closely with the dentist in a professional and appropriate manner, provide chair side assistance during all dental procedures, update computer records and take notes, clean surgeries to a high level, prepare instruments and materials during treatments and carry out reception and administrative tasks where required.
Hours: 30
Salary: £144.30
Closing date: 23 April

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
Business Administrator Apprentice
You will provide administrative support for the team, including setting up meetings for  staff, stakeholders and committee members. Communicate with staff, committee members and stakeholders by email, on the phone and in virtual meetings. Work with administrative systems and processes to support the work of the team and ensure records are accurate and up to date. Provide service and support to committee members, including processing invoices, organising annual appraisals, and assisting with training initiatives.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £14,939.00
Closing date: 29 April

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

Traineeships

Community Renewal
Traineeship Scheme
Community Revival is offering a free course for 16 to 24-year-olds. It is geared towards NEET and SEND, providing students with resources that will assist them in entering the workforce.

It offers training in the following subjects:

• English
• Maths
• Digital Skills
• Customer Service
• Employability Skills

It also includes 70-hour work placement, that will end with a job interview. Students can choose the sector they work in, previous sectors include customer service, security, construction, and teaching assistants.

To be eligible, students must be unemployed or receiving a low income, and must have not completed any Level 3 qualifications
Email: sales.communityrevival@gmail.com

MU Foundation
Traineeships for 16 to 18 year olds
Get the skills, work experience and confidence you need to kickstart your career
Continue your learning with a work-based programme of training designed to help develop the skills and experience needed to secure apprenticeships and employment.
All courses run for 6 months
Courses available:
Community Sports Coaching
Hospitality
Retail
Construction

For further information or to enrol please contact:
trainneeships@mufoundation.org

Skills and Training

Starting Soon

The Starting Soon section includes all the offers in 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

One Manchester
Volunteering and Work Placement opportunities

Activity Co-ordinator/Bingo Caller Volunteer 
Coffee Morning Volunteer
Breakfast Club Volunteer
Administration Assistant Placement 
Lunch Club Volunteer
Community Garden Volunteer

For further details please email: Natalie.bailey@onemanchester.co.uk

Manchester Adult Education
Digital Skills courses
Starting from 19 April

Microsoft Applications For Work
If you are looking to develop your skills and knowledge in using Microsoft applications for work, then this the short course is for you. Learn to confidently use Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and File Management for the workplace.

Digital Essentials E3/L1
This course is for you if you want to develop your digital skills for work and at home. You’ll learn how to use different devices for handling information, creating and editing, communicating, and transacting while remaining safe, secure and responsible online. You will be able to gain a qualification on this course.

Skill Up Workshop
If you want to access services, learn how to use a particular device, search for information quickly, save money or improve your employment prospects, this workshop is for you. 

To enrol on the course, fill in this form choosing 'Digital Skills'

You can also call into Wythenshawe Forum Centre and book in at reception. 

ADA National College for Digital Skills
Virtual Open Evening 
Wednesday 20 April
During this open evening, you will find out more about their Technology Degree Apprenticeship with Ada, National College for Digital skills. You will get the opportunity to network with their people and the team at Ada, as well as hearing more about how this programme could get your career off to a Flying Start. The event is open to students (aged over 16), and Parents and Teachers are all welcome.

Register for the ADA Open Evening on Wednesday 20 April

You can also visit Ada, National College for Digital Skills website

National Careers Service
Free Virtual Career Support

Ace That Interview - Expert Careers Advice From The National Careers Service
21 April 1:30pm to 2:30pm
If you have an interview coming up and need support to prepare, join this free webinar to update your knowledge and set up for success!

Getting Into Further Education Teaching
28 April 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Could you share your skills and teach in further education? If you are looking for advice about getting into FE teaching this webinar is for you!

Reform Radio
Podcasting course 
Taster session: Thursday 21 April 12:30 to 2:30pm
Project: Monday 25 April to Thursday 19 May 10am to 4pm
Create your own podcast in their own studios. Learn how to design, produce, record and edit audio, and promote your own podcast. 

To get involved please contact projects@reformradio.co.uk or call or text 07943820153 or 0161 806 0879

Creative Leadership
Starts: Thursday 21 April, 10am to 4pm
For people 19 to 30 years old who are unemployed.
Creative Leadership is a blend of all you need to know about facilitation and freelancing. 
If you’ve ever thought about setting up your own business, it’s important to understand your audience, self-employment and taxes. Facilitating workshops and delivering socially engaged projects in your community will require you to know how to write funding bids, work with partners, plan sessions and evaluate their success.
This two part project will help with all of that. 

To get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk.

Advisory Board Trainee Chairperson
Reform Radio are on the look-out for a new Advisory Board Trainee Chairperson. Have you ever thought about volunteering with the Reform team to help support & guide the future of their platform, use your voice & make a difference!

To apply, all you have to do is answer these three questions in writing, audio or video format:

Why do you want to be the chair of Reform Radio? 
What would you get out of the role? 
What could you bring to the advisory board?

Then submit your answers to lewys@reformradio.co.uk by Friday 22 April.

One Manchester
Social Media for Business
Tuesday 26 April
One Manchester are delighted to offer the popular business workshop, Social Media for Business.

• Is Facebook right for me, or maybe LinkedIn?
• Where does Twitter fit in, and would Instagram or Etsy give my business the boost it needs?
• Do I need a YouTube channel?
• Where does my target market hang out?
• Do you need social media at all?!

These are the familiar questions asked by all start up and / or micro businesses. Join us at this free workshop and we will give you an overview of all the major business platforms to enable you to decide which ones would be most appropriate for your business.

DWP 
Jobs Fair at Forum Wythenshawe
Thursday 28 April, 10am to 1.30pm 
Meet 40+ employers with live vacancies 
Find your next employer!

ProperJob Theatre
LAB confidence and work skills
Introduction session: Friday 29 April, 10am to 1pm
Course: 2 to 13 May, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm
Do you want to build your confidence, work and communication skills? This could be the course for you!
LAB stands for Learn Achieve Believe and we aim to keep people connected, get them back into a routine and equip them with confidence and inspiration to move forward in their life whether that's into further learning, volunteering or employment. 

GMCA
Multiply survey
Closing date: 1 May 2022
GMCA have recently launched a consultation on the GM Consult website to gather the views of Greater Manchester residents and employers on the development of the new Multiply programme, which will launch in Greater Manchester around August 2022.

The target audience of the survey is residents aged 19+ who do not have maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) and who are currently not in education, and employers who may want to use the Multiply programme to upskill their employees.

Please note this survey is aimed at residents and employers who could benefit from using the Multiply programme, and another survey aimed at gathering the views of stakeholders will be sent out separately.

Multiply Comms Pack for Partners
Multiply image for social media 1
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The Airport Academy/Manchester Airport Group

Security Officer & Security Ambassador
Initial assessment: Wednesday 4 May
Initial assessment: Tuesday 10 May 
Initial assessment: Tuesday 17 May

The course includes a certificate for introduction to customer services entry 3, an NCFE certificate E3 in employability skills and a guaranteed interview. 

Standguide
Understanding Mental Health Level 3 (online)
Initial Assessment Days: Wednesday 4 and Friday 6 May , 10am to 4pm
Course Start Date: Wednesday 11 May

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)
Careers Live Chat
This is an opportunity for you to come onto live chats regarding careers in NWAS and have your questions answered.

Sessions are available on:

• Thursday 5 May
• Thursday 26 May

1pm to 2.30pm or 5pm to 6.30pm

Please note the live chat link will only become live on the website between those times.

For more information on NWAS careers, and advice and guidance on how to apply, join their panel of experts online at www.nwas.nhs/careers

For more details email Inclusion.Workforce@nwas.nhs.uk

WEA
Level 3 Award in Education & Training
Starts: Thursday 12 May 9:30 to 2.30 every Thursday
Runs for 7 weeks in total
The Award in Education and Training is an introductory qualification appropriate for teachers, tutors and trainers working within an FE college, Adult and Community Learning Centre or Learning Provider, and for those delivering work-based training or working within voluntary, community, private and public organisations. It is also suitable for people who are considering this kind of work in the future. The Award offers an introduction to teaching and covers topics such as the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer, planning and delivering inclusive sessions, and assessing learning.

Courses are FREE Subject to eligibility
To reserve a place you can enrol onto the initial assessment session by phoning  0161 696 5472 or email manchesterskills@wea.org.uk

The Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Careers Hub
Program of events for summer 2022
Wednesday 18 May, 4pm to 5pm: Careers in the NHS
Monday 30 May, 12pm to 1pm: Careers Insight: Social Care
Tuesday 7 June, 12pm to 1pm: Transferable Skills Session
More sessions and dates in the Program of events for summer 2022 flyer.

Their events are currently online and can be accessed as a group or as individual learners. Events vary from skills sessions on applications and the job search, to insight sessions about nursing, social care and non-clinical roles.

You can find further information and sign up form here.

One Manchester
10 week hospitality employability programme

A new opportunity has come up for work experience within the Hospitality Academy. Joseph Holt have roles in front of house and back of house, so this gives you the opportunity to get work experience and begin working on transferable skills to take on to future employment

The roles available are: 

Kitchen Assistant

Front Of House 

The programme is 10 weeks with an 8 week work experience placement within the hospitality industry. The hours are flexible and can vary from 4-12 hours per week.

Criteria is 16-25 years old, NEET or at risk of becoming NEET, or working/studying part time up to 16 hours and want to gain skills. 

 For more information about the programme contact Clare Pritchard on 07341482197 or email: clare.pritchard@onemanchester.co.uk

Ongoing 

Wood Street Mission 
Trustee (Voluntary)
Wood street mission are looking for a new Trustee. Whether you are an experienced Trustee or want to take your first steps on a board of committed Trustees, they'd love to hear from you. They want their new Trustee to have skills in one or more of the following areas: lived experience, working with people in poverty, working in a charity, business or organisation which brings them in to contact with people in need, empathy with the strategic direction of this Charity.
The expected time commitment is 6 meetings each year of approximately 2 hours per meeting, time to read all the papers before the meeting and to attend a full Induction Day.

If you are interested in this post, feel it is something you would enjoy and that you would be able to contribute, please contact Des Lynch (des@woodstreetmission.org.uk) to arrange an informal chat or receive an application pack.

We Find Any Learner 
Free nationally accredited distance learning courses
Would you like to up-skill yourself or your team at no cost? We Find Any Learner can provide you or your team with free nationally accredited distance learning courses. These courses are great for personal development, confidence and are a great way to improve your CPD in the comfort of your own home or workplace. The courses they offer take around 30 hours in total to complete and you will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate from TQUK, CACHE or NCFE at the end of the course. They will also have online or over the phone tutor support throughout their learning journey.

To be eligible you need to be:

• Over 19 as of the 31st of August 2021
• Living in Scotland or England
• Not on an Apprenticeship

They now offer a total of 48 courses click here for a full list. 

If this is of interest or you would like further information, then please call a member of their team on 01226 958 888. Or you can register your interest by clicking here.

Gain A New Qualification This Summer 
Starting from April, MAES will be delivering a range of accredited courses for you to choose from, all of which are free to Manchester residents who are aged 19+. 

Find out more and apply at the links below:
Community Interpreting courses 
Counselling & Mental Health courses 
Digital Skills and IT courses 
Teaching Assistant courses 
Teaching and Training

Antz Junction
Antz Junction present a range of free online training workshops to support you, and your future development.

Antz New Beginings Programme September
Antz New Beginings Programme October 

If you have any questions or want to find out more give them a call on 01619895290

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

Blue Apple Training
Health and Wellbeing Level 1
You will learn:

• The importance of mental and physical wellbeing
• Self-help techniques to improve your sense of wellbeing
• Strategies to help manage stress
• How the food you eat can affect your mood
• How to create a healthy & balanced diet
• The importance of alcohol awareness
• Where to get extra help & support

Ongoing courses

To find out the next course dates get in touch by ringing 0113 235 0722 or emailing:
admin@blueappletraining.com

Business Growth Hub 
Start Up Vision

Start Up Vision is a brand-new initiative, aimed at pre-start or early-stage businesses (less than 1 year old) based in Greater Manchester.

Programme participants will get fully funded access to practical, hands-on advice and support from an experienced business adviser. Together, you will develop a personalised action plan for your new business to enable you to take the next steps to success.

Where relevant, you could also gain access to funded training courses and workshops or practical ‘done for you’ support services.

Whether you want to learn more about business registration; cashflow management and bookkeeping; brand identity and marketing strategy; developing ecommerce capability; improving your social media skills; building a website; getting started with e-marketing; or something else, they want to help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to put your ideas into action.

Catch-22 LifeSkills
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 Lifeskills 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: sharon.foster@catch-22.org.uk

Citizens Advice Household Support 
Citizens Advice Manchester currently have a pot of funding for Manchester residents who may be struggling financially. Families can receive support of up £100. There are no fixed criteria, and Citizens Advice will speak to residents directly to assess.  

Creative Aging Development Agency (CADA) 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.

Cybercrime Programme for Businesses
This programme from the Cyber Resilience Centre, supports GM Businesses.
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

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.

Fast: First Asian support
Fast are running an employment course where you can gain a qualification in two subjects of your choice; 4 day employment course; access to further learning and training; support to find employment; information advice and guidance; and CV support.
For more information please call and speak to Linda on 01617959513

Read more about FAST Manchester

FastFutures
Fast Futures is fully online, and is a mix of self-paced learning, live classes and virtual mentoring for young people age 18 to 24.

It lasts for 12 weeks and you'll need to have 10 to 12 hours a week to commit to the programme. The programme will help you to sharpen your employability skills, get a first-class CV, give you career guidance from business experts and help you to be a standout candidate.

Module 1: Unlocking the power of data

Module 2: Marketing made easy 

Module 3: Finance fundamentals 

Module 4: Working with great teams 

Module 5: Adapt and innovate 

Throughout: Personal growth and diversity & inclusion modules. 

As well as mentoring from one of our partners, you'll get to join insight sessions into what it's like to work at our partner organisations, and so much more! 

Find out more about FastFutures

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.

Flourish
How To Festival - helping make social change
Social change makers and would be social entrepreneurs are invited to take part in the How to Festival organised by Flourish Together CIC and partners. How To is a unique pick-and-mix festival of webinars, information, inspiration and resources designed and led by women changemakers to support and inspire social and community enterprises and others leading social change. 

Between 31 March and 31 December 2022, you can access over 40 webinars of bite-sized learning sessions around health and wellbeing, creative and digital skills and running a social enterprise. Plus, you can attend quarterly in person networking events in Manchester.

Free for unemployed people and Kickstarters; £25 for employed people but discounted when booking multiple staff.

Visit www.howtofestival.org.uk for details and booking links or email nickala@flourishtogether.org.uk if you would like to sponsor places or host a webinar.

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.

Gligan Fitness
Are you interested in a Level 2 Fitness Instructor course?
Gligan Fitness work with Manchester Active and are offering FREE courses for 16 to 24 year olds who are not currently in college or training! Course dates will be announced after you have signed up.
If you are interested, Contact Hannah at:
hannah@gliganfitness.co.uk or call 07577477921

Good Jobs Project
The Good Jobs Project will support Greater Manchester (GM) participants. They will raise awareness of local job opportunities and provide information, advice, guidance, training, and job brokerage – placing residents into work through a range of opportunities within the North Manchester area, as well as with established employers

They are making their way North Manchester outwards so please feel free to refer your service users, customers, clients, and community contacts to them.
Eligibility
Ages 16+ and all abilities and stages of development welcomed. GM residents and those who have established right to work and right to remain status.

They are excited to work with your organisation and be part of the ever changing for good communities. Download the Good Jobs Project Fact Sheet for more info

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.

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

Health and Social Care Special Bulletin
Health and Social Care Special Bulletin
This Work and Skills Special Bulletin aims to provide information about careers and opportunities within the Health and Social Care Sector to Manchester Residents. 

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

See the Juniper Training website or phone 0161 481 3343 for more info

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 Metropolitan University’s School of Digital Arts (SODA)
Discovery and Learning programme
This is a series of professional development masterclasses, designed to help businesses capitalise on emergent technology and digital opportunities. The series will cover subjects from creative to technical, presenting a range of opportunities for SME’s and employees working in the sector to learn more about virtual film production techniques, UX design, AI and machine learning and lots more. 

Mantra Learning
The Job Gym Podcast
The Job Gym Podcast offers motivational tips and inspirational stories, empowering people to build a brighter future for themselves. Through their fully-funded programmes they help thousands each year gain new skills and seek fulfilling employment across Greater Manchester. They post weekly episodes featuring different guests, from tutors, learners, to industry specialists, each sharing insight that will help listeners succeed.

The Job Gym Podcast YouTube
The Job Gym Podcast Spotify 

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.

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.

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.

NatWest CareerSense

NatWest CareerSense is currently offering two workshops that will help your students explore different career pathways, and help them build upon their transferable skills.

CareerSense Exploration Workshop
The CareerSense Exploration Workshop is a free learning resource focused on employability skills and building students’ career confidence, designed for students in Year 9/S3 and upwards.

CareerSense Dream Bigger
The CareerSense Dream Bigger workshop has been designed to get students to ‘Dream Bigger’ by developing their skills and resilience, helping them to level up their transferable skills for the future world of work, designed for young people aged 16-18.

Find Your Potential
In addition to the Exploration Workshop and CareerSense Dream Bigger Workshop, NatWest CareerSense also offers a tool called ‘Find Your Potential’. This online tool will help you better understand your skills and motivations through a series of easy questions. On completion of the tool, you’ll get a report that includes some example job types in their sector too. The Find Your Potential tool can be found on the homepage of mycareersense.com where you’ll also find other learning resources. 

For more information about NatWest CareerSense email careersense@nationalschoolspartnership.com or call 020 3196 6256.

Northmoor Community Centre
Next Step project
Face-to-face appointments for anyone aged 16+ for support with:
· Benefits (including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP)
· Housing (including Manchester Move)
· Jobs and CVs
· Online Courses
- Computer Support

To book:
Call, text, email or pop in to book an appointment during their opening hours:
Monday: 10am to 1pm
Tuesday: 10am to 1pm
Wednesday: 4pm to 7pm
Thursday: 10am to 1pm
Friday: 10am to 1pm

Northmoor Hub, 103 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 5RT
0161 248 4170 / 07458 300 781 / susan@northmoorcommunity.org

One Manchester
Skills Support for Growth
Do you work with young people aged 15 to 24?
One Manchester now have a tailored and flexible service to work with young people. Their support looks to offer a positive step towards employment, apprenticeships, traineeships or further education. The Skills Support for Growth (SSG) service includes:

• One-to-one advice, guidance and employment support
• Work experience in various sectors such as catering, retail, creative, 
  construction and grounds maintenance
• Accredited training suited to the individual
• Confidence and skills training
• Support to make the transition to mainstream education or employment easier

Skills Support for Growth website

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

Prince's Trust Team Programme
Boost your confidence, meet new friends, gain new skills and progress on to work or further study.

For 16 to 25 year olds who are not in employment, education or training. You can study in Wythenshawe or across Greater Manchester, on this 12 week programme.

More info and to register for the Prince's Trust Team Programme

Scope
Individual Pathway of Support
Scope provide employment advice to disabled people wherever they are on their journey into work, you could be looking for volunteering to gain that first step or be looking for a new paid opportunity . Each person who joins the service will have support from an Employment adviser for up to 13 weeks to support them to reach their employment goal which could be by;

• identifying their strengths and transferable skills
• developing confidence and job skills like time management
• reviewing their CV to meet your employment goals
• how and where to look for jobs
• mock interviews
• how to talk to your employer about their impairment and reasonable adjustments

You will have access to their selection of training modules and their online job board, which has exclusive vacancies from partner organisations, recruiters, and employers who are committed to employing more disabled people.
 
The Service is free and open to people who are:

• disabled or have an impairment or condition
• living in Greater Manchester
• aged 16 and over

Screen Manchester
Crew & Facilities Service
Due to the region’s ever-growing popularity from indigenous, national and International productions, there is increasing demand for experienced local crew and facility companies. To meet this demand, Screen Manchester is delighted to announce the creation of a regional Crew and Facilities service.

Our aim is to provide an essential database resource for production companies looking to hire experienced locally based freelance crew and source facilities across Manchester and the wider region. Whatever the size or genre of production, Screen Manchester will help source the right people to enable your shoot to run smoothly and successfully.

They would now like to invite experienced production freelancers and facility companies to register here in order to be included within their database. By joining you will be supporting the growth and connectivity of our regional network.

Some of the productions that Screen Manchester has supported include The Crown, It’s A Sin, Coronation Street, Brassic, Cold Feet, Peaky Blinders, Safe, The A Word, A Very English Scandal and Morbius and we look forward to showcasing to new productions the world class talent and services our region has available.

For Productions interested in searching their database please note they will be launching the ‘live’ search element soon, in the meantime if you would like to contact to their crew and facilities manager to discuss your requirements, please  visit the Screen Manchester website

Serco and Skills for Growth
Digital Careers Upskill Programme
Free training opportunity for employed people in Greater Manchester!
If you work in Greater Manchester’s digital, creative and tech industry, or would like to, you could benefit from new, fully-funded training through Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Skills for Growth programme.

The Digital Careers Upskill Programme will support both people currently working in the digital field to upskill their existing knowledge base in order to progress, as well as re-skilling individuals working across different sectors who would like to get into a digital-focused career.

All partners supporting Serco have individual specialisms and will support learners to gain technical skills in a number of fields including cyber security, 3D printing, UX, web development, cloud engineering and more.

More information about the Digital Careers Upskill Programme

Partners can use the DCUP Serco.png image to help promote the offer along with the sample tweets in the Digital Careers Upskill Programme info document

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.

Skills Toolkit
Free courses are available through an online platform launched by the government. 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.

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 into Green Employment

Are you currently not in employment, looking for work, aged 50+, disabled, a lone parent or from an under-represented group? If so, they would like to support you in your next steps back into employment and get a taste of one of the region’s fastest growing sectors.

The target is to become a zero-carbon city by 2038. That’s why they’re excited to be providing opportunities for you to gain skills, experience and knowledge in the
green sector and move into jobs of the future. 

They are offering you fully paid work, with a “green” related organisation, at the
Real Living Wage.

 Green Employment and Skills | One Manchester programme. 

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.

Transform Programme
Are you based in the Greater Manchester area and currently unemployed, at risk of redundancy or considering returning to work after a break?
Transform is a government-funded programme, focused on supporting individuals to
find rewarding careers in the Further Education (FE) sector. For those who do not see
teaching, or working in another role in FE, as the right choice for them, they will be
supported to look at other options, which could include alternative employment or
further study/training.

Transform Information flyer

If you are unsure if you are eligible, please visit www.transformprogramme.org, contact them by email at enquiries@transformprogramme.org or call 0333 090 5380 . Otherwise please apply by completing the short Transform application form.

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 volunteer Reading Coach
Contact: mcnrecruiter@readeasy.org.uk

White Rose Beauty College Manchester
Beauty, Holistic Therapy & Sport Massage Courses | Manchester (whiterosebeautycolleges.co.uk)

Fully Funded courses available for anyone that is unemployed. With daytime, evening & weekend courses available:

VTCT Level 2 Diploma Nail Services & ITEC Level 2 Diploma Complementary Therapies  
This is an ideal course for anyone who is interested in a career in the Beauty Industry. Units covered in this double qualification course are manicures, the importance of nutrition, health & wellbeing, an introduction into massage and its many benefits and many more units.

VTCT Level 2 Diploma Hair & Media Make Up
Units covered in this course are make up appplication, photographic Make Up, shaping and colouring of brows, tanning and the art of dressing hair.

VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies  
This course is perfect for anyone 19 +  who is thinking about opening their own business. Units covered in this course are principles of business, marketing, finance and many more units. 

For more information please email manchester@whiterosebeautycolleges.co.uk.

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

Build a Business

One Manchester
Social Media for Business
Tuesday 26 April
One Manchester are delighted to offer the popular business workshop, Social Media for Business.

• Is Facebook right for me, or maybe LinkedIn?
• Where does Twitter fit in, and would Instagram or Etsy give my business the boost it needs?
• Do I need a YouTube channel?
• Where does my target market hang out?
• Do you need social media at all?!

These are the familiar questions asked by all start up and / or micro businesses. Join us at this free workshop and we will give you an overview of all the major business platforms to enable you to decide which ones would be most appropriate for your business.

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.

BEE Net Zero
BEE Net Zero is a new resource for small to medium size businesses (SMEs) to support Manchester's goal to become the easiest place in the UK to be a green business. Access advice and finance through their Business Support & Funding finder or check out the other sections, all to help you and your business move towards net zero.

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 to help you start your own business, or develop your existing business if you’re already self-employed.
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.

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
Sign up, or see recent newsletters by visiting Business and IP Centre Manchester newsletter sign up page.

Forever Manchester
Go to Forever Manchester for more information about this Greater Manchester charity, and to sign up for their mailing list 

End the Fear newsletter
Greater Manchester Against Domestic Abuse with End The Fear Bulletin

Greater Manchester Poverty Action
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Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations (GMCVO)
Sign up for one or all of the GMCVO newsletters:
GMCVO eBulletin, Ambition for Ageing eBulletin, Ambition for Ageing Working Potential eBulletin, GM BME eBulletin, GM's Hidden Talent eBulletin, Health & Social Care Devolution eBulletin, Research eBulletin, and the Social Enterprise eBulletin

Manchester Community Central (MACC)
News and information for community and volunteer groups.
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NCVO
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