July / August 2021
Welcome!
Rotherham Council is working with partners to help businesses and residents get back to work following COVID-19.Here we highlight some of the practical support that’s available – and you can find more help and information on our website at www.rotherham.gov.uk/jobs-careers/employment-support
If you’d like to hear more about activity in this area, sign up to receive the Rotherham Works newsletter direct.
If you’re unemployed and need to look the part for an interview, The Suit Works can provide you with a styling session and appropriate interview clothing. They can also provide some informal interview skills training at the same time covering things such as body language, grooming, dealing with nerves and preparation.
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You can get in touch yourself or ask your work coach, advisor, or support agency to make a referral. Find the The Suit Works online, contact them via info@thesuitworks.co.uk or 07468 464776.
Qdos Careers App
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The Qdos Careers App is free and can help if you’re planning your next steps after school, college, university, or looking to change direction.
The career finder tool can help you decide what job or career might suit you. The new Jobs search function can also help you find available jobs.
Find out more about the Qdos Careers Hub, get the app or subscribe to their YouTube Channel.
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Landmarks Specialist College is one of a number of partners offering students with additional support needs the opportunity to gain employability skills with an employer.
One of their students, 21-year-old Abeer, has been on a supported internship with the Rotherham Council’s Investment and Development Office as a marketing and administration assistant. Through this she’s been able to get valuable workplace experience and attend college once a week working towards her level 2 employability skills qualification.
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Voluntary Action Rotherham business as usual
Volunteering is a great way to build skills, try something new and make connections – and Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) can help you find the right opportunity.
Throughout the COVID restrictions VAR have continued to help match people to volunteer roles. They and the volunteers continue to play a vital role in helping charities and community groups resource their COVID recovery activity, and lots of other important good work. They also have an e-bulletin with a section promoting opportunities - some roles are for just a few hours a month and there’s plenty of choice.
Find out more about VAR opportunities online or call 07716 919416.
When Christopher Wheeler was made redundant from a job in distribution, he contacted the Council’s Pathways programme. Employment solutions officers from Pathways helped Christopher update his CV and introduced him to Bluetree in Manvers, who invited him to an on-site assessment day. |
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This was a chance for Christopher to demonstrate his machine experience and show how he could fit into the company’s culture. Christopher is now working as part of a team manufacturing protective clothing and equipment.
Find out more about Pathways Rotherham or follow them on Facebook.
Kickstart your career
The Youth and Employment Hub at Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) helps young people into training, apprenticeships, and work. They also help build skills, confidence, and experience through their Kickstart programme, which provides paid work for six months.
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Twenty-two-year-old Laura Boulding had been unemployed for six months when she met with an employability and skills officer at RUCST to talk about her career aspirations. It led to her securing work on the Kickstart programme as an Administration Assistant – despite not having previous administration experience. |
Laura is now developing new skills, building up her confidence, and adding valuable experience to add to her CV.
If you’re aged 18-24 and claiming Universal Credit, speak to your Job Centre Plus Work Coach about Kickstart and Rotherham United Community Sports Trust or email Sandra Greatorex on employability@rotherhamunited.net
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