Thurrock Careers Opportunities Bulletin

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TCOB

9 April 2018

Weekly jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities for young people

Spotlight of the week

Life Skills information event

Ever thought about learning something new? Perhaps you would like to work in construction or admin. Here’s your opportunity to meet new friends, gain qualifications and skills.

Courses currently available:
Independent Living, Customer Service, Business/Administration, Heath & Social Care, Construction and Motor Vehicle.

A Life Skills adviser will be here at the Inspire Youth Hub, 12 April 2018 between 10am to 2pm. 
24-28 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5EB


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Council apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 or over living in England and not taking part in full-time education:

  • Member Services Apprentice
    Member Services Team
    Salary: £3.50 per hour
    Closing date: 22 April - Location: Civic Offices, New Road, Grays

Plotr

‘Whether you’ve got a career in mind or you haven’t got a clue, Plotr can help you discover your future and guide you to careers you could be great at. Play the Game to discover careers that match your personality, interests and skills. On Plotr you’ll find hints and tips and videos from companies and people in hundreds of different industries - so you can see what it’s like and how you get there. Then search for the best work experience, apprenticeships or even entry level jobs, near you, to help get you started in a career you're excited about. Right here, right now, you can start discovering your future. Check out Thurrock Council’s current Apprenticeship vacancies at https://www.plotr.co.uk/employers/thurrock-council/ and get started today.

 

View more available vacancies at thurrock.gov.uk/jobs


Apprenticeship vacancies

Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 or over living in England and not taking part in full-time education:

More Apprenticeship Vacancies


Thurrock Council Job vacancies

Latest opportunities include:

  • Playworker
    Salary: £17,553 to £22,101 Pro Rata
    Closing date: 8 April 2018 - Location: Sunshine Centre, Tilbury
  • Care Assistant Collins House
    Salary: £17,556 to £20,034 Pro Rata
    Closing date: 15 April 2018 - Location: Collins House, Corringham
  • Assistant Traveller Liaison Officer
    Salary: £17,553 to £22,101 Per Annum
    Closing date: 20 April 2018 - Location: Thurrock
  • Care Assistant
    Salary: £17,556 to £20,034 Pro Rata
    Closing date: 22 April 2018 - Location: Thurrock
  • Day Care Assistant
    Salary: £17,556 to £20,034 Pro Rata
    Closing date: 22 April 2018 - Location: Thurrock

              View more available vacancies at thurrock.gov.uk/jobs


              Job vacancies

              You can find vacancies on the Universal Jobmatch website. Latest opportunities include:

              More Job Vacancies


              Volunteering and other opportunities in the community

              Training Opportunities at Inspire
              - Emergency First Aid Training
              - Level 2 Health and Safety
              - Food Hygiene Awareness
              - CSCS Card
              - Customer Service
              Contact Jo Ellery on 01375 413735 for more information.

              Functional Skills English and Maths
              We would like to offer this opportunity to all NEET young people who are interested in honing in their literacy/numeracy skills. 

              Tracy Howells will be available every Wednesday  10am to 11 am  in the INSPIRE YOUTH HUB to offer Maths/English tuition to NEET young people who need to improve their skills. 

              Call 07798580038 for more information

              Get into Logistics
              An exciting opportunity is available to young people aged 18-30 living in the Southend, Grays, and Basildon areas that are currently not in training, education or employment. Consisting of 2 weeks training with South Essex College followed by 2 weeks work placement. Please note the first 2 weeks are based at the Grays South Essex College Campus. 

              • Gain relevant qualifications such as Level 2 Award in Conflict Management, Level 1 award in Customer Service, Level 2 in COSHH, Level 2 Award in First Aid & Teamwork
              • Training in picking and packing
              • Meet new people and boost confidence
              • Complete a 2 week work placement in one of the DP World or UPS warehouse environments
              • Receive 6 months support from The Prince’s Trust

              This programme has good positive outcomes for the right young people, it won’t affect any benefits already being claimed and all travel expenses will be refunded for the full 4 weeks. To join or find out more, please contact Claire Burgess

              JET Hairdressing Academy Apprenticeship Information Evening
              These events will be showcasing the training facilities and giving young people and their parents an insight into the work-based apprenticeship route of hairdressing.
              Tuesday 1 May 2018 at 5pm.
              1 The Gloucesters, Crompton Close, Basildon, Essex. SS14 3AY
              Please email reception@j-etraining.co.uk or phone 01268 286403 to confirm attendance.

              Ngage Thurrock
              Volunteering opportunities to promote active citizenship In the local area. Various Volunteering Opportunities from It support to gardening to stewarding etc. 

              Academy 1 Sport
              Elite Football and education Programmes.
              - BTEC Level 1,2 and 3.
              - FA Qualifications and Job Opportunities
              - Links with Team such as QPR, Thurrock & Aveley FC.
              Contact 01375 275052 or 07399 410046 for more information or Trial bookings.
              Or email academy1sports@hotmail.co.uk

              Lifeskills
              Courses are for young people aged between 16 – 18 years and work on a roll on roll off basis, meaning young people can join courses throughout the year depending on spaces available.

              37 Weeks courses, 16 hours per week over 4 days, Either between 9am to 1pm or between 1.30pm to 5pm depending on level and availability.

              - LifeSkills – Independent Living/Employability – Entry Level 3 & Level 1
              Customer Service – Level 1
              - Business/Admin – Level 1
              - Health & Social Care Level 1 & 2
              - Construction Level 1 & 2
              - Motor vehicle – Level 1 & 2
              - Traineeships – 14+ Weeks

              Travel expenses are covered. Participation allowance also offered. T&C's apply.
              For more information, please contact Jamie at 01268 272200 or Jamie@learnaliving.co.uk


              Volunteer roles are listed on the Volunteer Essex website.


              Local recruitment agency

              Manpower UK Ltd
              63 Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5HJ
              01375 394120

              Take 4 Personnel
              51 Lodge Lane, Grays, Rm17 5RZ
              01375 391337

              Jobcentre Plus
              2 Derby Road, Grays, RM17 6QH
              01375 815000

              Paul Well Consultants
              32 Catharine Close, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6QH
              01375 484044

              HDS Personal LTD
              Tilbury Freeport, Tilbury, RM18 7EH
              01375 840577

              C & C Retail Recruitment
              Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock, RM20 2ZP
              01708 890086

              GBN
              5 Clarence Road, Grays, RM17 6QA
              01375 365900

              Brooke Street
              28-30 High Street, Grays, RM17 6LU
              01375 378317