New housing and employment service - Beam 

Nottinghamshire County Council is proud to announce the launch of a newly commissioned Housing and Employment Service for Ukrainian guests. 

Beam is a social enterprise that supports guests currently living with hosts or in temporary accommodation, to find employment and independent housing.

Caseworkers can guide guests through the steps required to achieve their goals and tackle the challenges in their way, such as property and job searches, interviews, landlord liaison, bills and guarantors.  

How does Beam work? 

• Eligible guests are referred to Beam by Nottinghamshire County Council.
• A Beam caseworker will contact the guest to identify their housing and employment goals and the barriers to achieving them. An assessment will be carried out to understand what is required and if this is currently feasible. If those that are referred are unable to afford private rent, for example, employment may be sought first.
• On-going support is provided over several months to ensure any outcomes are working for the guest and are sustainable long term. Advice is provided in resolving issues and understanding responsibilities.

Ukrainian guests can fill in the form to express their interest in being referred to Beam’s service. The form should be filled in by the lead guest who wishes to be referred. The eligibility criteria are outlined on the form.  

On 25 June 2024 from 5pm to 7pm, anyone interested in Beam services is invited to attend a drop-in session that will take place at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 403 Mansfield Road NG5 2DP - no registration is required.

If you wish to know more about the service before filling in the form, please contact homesforukraine@nottscc.gov.uk  

Jobs fair in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council are hosting a jobs fair on

18 June 2024 at The Bridge Skills Hub, Worksop, S80 1DT from 10am to 2pm.

Come along for a day of networking, meet employers, explore exciting job opportunities or take your career to the next level.

Employers in attendance include Greencore, Stagecoach, Barclays Bank and more.

There is no need to book, just drop in any time.

Ukrainian festival

The Ukrainian Youth Association in GB invites you to this year’s Krayoviy Zdvyh - the largest and longest running Ukrainian festival in the UK at Tarasivka.

The Ukrainian Youth Centre "Tarasivka" is in Weston-on-Trent, Derbyshire DE72 2BU and the event will take place on 6 July 2024.

This is a great chance to immerse yourself in Ukrainian music, dancing, singing and food.

Tickets are on sale now and spaces are limited, so do not miss out.

Full information about Krayoviy Zdvyh, including detailed information about tickets, the event schedule, camping and the Ukrainian market can be found on the website.

Finance course for women

There is an upcoming opportunity with Refugee Roots and the Learning Academy to join a three week course on understanding money and finance in the UK.

This course is specifically for female Refugees and Asylum Seekers.

The three session course includes workshops on:

• How to access support for your finances
• Understanding the benefits system
• Banking in the UK
• UK credit scores
• Employment in the UK - understanding payslips & your rights

The sessions will take place at Refugee Roots, Unit 16, 32 Clarendon St, NG1 5LN on Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12:00pm, starting on June 25 2024. 

To book your place, please visit the link below or call 07399 630885

Open day at Confetti College

Based in the heart of Nottingham, Confetti College takes pride in specialist hubs dedicated to digital media, film, TV, music, esports and events.

The College is holding an open day to help people understand what they can offer.

Attendees can expect:

• Pre-event open day guide
• In-person tutor led tour of their facilities (relevant to your course of interest)
• The opportunity to get your questions answered by a tutor
• The opportunity to meet their support teams and student ambassadors

You will also get an opportunity to talk with their student services and additional learning support teams if you have any questions about making an application, student finance, accommodation or pastoral/academic support.

The event will take place at Metronome, The Venue, Huntingdon Street, Nottingham, NG1 1AP on 6 July 2024, from 10am to 3pm, for those looking to start in 2024 or 2025.

The event includes:

• Course Taster Sessions
• Campus Tours
• ‘Do It for Real’ Student Panel
• Chat to our tutors, student ambassadors and support staff