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Trainee Moulder/Core Maker

recruitment — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:26:37 +0000

Will be based at a company located in Dinnington, S25. Will be working in a foundry learning how to make sand moulds into which molten metal is poured, in order to make castings. Will involve using a range of techniques including dye pens, magnetic particle inspection, casting steel, checking moulds and measurements. Possibility of some welding. The working conditions may be hot and dirty.

Requirements: Need to have good practical ability and have to achieve GCSE’s at grade C/D Maths, English and Science. Will also need to be able to get to Dinnington.

Training: On the job training.

Hours: 7.30am-4pm Mon – Fri. 40 hrs per week.

Pay: National Minimum Wage applies (£3.57/hour at 16 – 17, £4.83/hour 18 – 21 and £5.80/hour). The employer operates a bonus scheme.

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Trainee Care Assistant Apprenticeship

recruitment — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:24 +0000

To work at a 56 bed residential Care Home for the elderly, based in Sheffield 10. Duties will include personal care, assisting clients dressing, feeding and any other associated tasks.

Requirements: Must be enthusiastic about working in a care home. Must be caring and polite with good communication skills. Must be punctual, reliable, honest and trustworthy.

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care via The Skills Network

Hours: Maximum 22 hours per week, worked on shifts on a rota basis

Pay: £95/week

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Fabrication and Welding Apprenticeship

recruitment — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:14:13 +0000

To work for a well established engineering company, based in Halfway, Sheffield 20. Will be trained in Fabrication and Welding. mainly Sheet Metal Work

Requirements: Must be punctual and reliable. Must be prepared to work hard. Should be keen and enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills.

Training: NVQ 2 Fabrication and Welding through Chesterfield College. The apprenticeship is expected to last for 2 years.

Hours: 38 per week

Pay: £185/week

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BAFTA Young Game Designers

Paul — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:06:02 +0000

Here’s an amazing opportunity for all you budding video game designers. BAFTA Young Game Designers is an exciting new competition for 11-16 year olds and they are looking for teams of three young people to plan and illustrate an idea for a new game.

If you’ve got a grand idea, team up with two mates and get to work. Who knows, one day we could all be playing your new game on our Xboxstation DS 720!!

The winning team will be announced at the glittering EA British Academy Children’s Awards in London in November. The prize includes work experience with professional game designers at Bright Light, an EA studio, a selection of games hardware and best of all, a working prototype of the winning entry developed by the games boffins at Abertay University!

Here’s what the Judges are looking for:

* They want to see designs on paper only, no computer software required.
* Creating video games is all about team work so find two friends and work in a team of three.
* They’re looking for creativity! Plan, write and illustrate your ideas for a new game

The closing date for the competition is Monday 18 October 2010.

You can find more information. including including a step-by-step guide to games design, information about free workshops around the UK, and top video tips from some of the big names in UK video game design.

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Business and Administration Apprentice

recruitment — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:28:26 +0000

To work at an estate agents located at Mosborough, S20. Duties will include: dealing with emails, booking viewings, answering phones, changing window displays, general paper based filing, archiving, checking compliance dates, updating board lists, organising current and new files, using the internet, dealing with petty cash, taking rent payments, maintaining tidiness in the office and learning the basics of negotiation. Possible progression to become an Estate Agent in the long term.

Requirements: Good numeracy and literacy skills are essential. Computer literate, with the ability to use email, the internet and Excel. Comfortable with working in a small team and office. Should be confident on the telephone, be interested in learning and training and have good time management skills. Candidates should be polite, not afraid to ask for help, be interested in progressing, trustworthy and flexible. Must be able to reach Mosborough.

Training: NVQ level 2 in Business and Administration and on the job administration and customer service training. Apprenticeship duration approx. 12 months.

Hours: To be confirmed. Mon – Fri with occasional evenings and weekends.

Pay: £95/week

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Nursery Assistant (Level 3)

recruitment — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:26:30 +0000

To work for a day nursery located at Hackenthorpe, Sheffield 12. The nursery provides a safe, secure, warm, caring and stimulating environment for babies and children. Will deal with all aspects of assisting within the nursery.

Requirements: Should have completed Children’s Care Learning & Development NVQ L2 and want to progress to Children’s Care Learning & Development NVQ L3.

Training: Children’s Care Learning & Development NVQ L3, through JHP Training.

Hours: Approx. 35 hours/week (various shifts)

Pay: £95/week

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Trainee Technician

recruitment — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:54:53 +0000

This is an exciting and interesting opportunity to work for a company which specialises in wastewater and environmental management. The job will be based at premises located in Sheffield 9. The successful candidate will be involved with a lot of computer based work including use of Geographic Information System (GIS) programmes, working with mapping data, analysing data and eventually learning to use wastewater modelling software. In addition, will be opportunities to accompany engineers onto site to oversee surveys.

Requirements: GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above. Must be computer literate and it would be helpful if you have used Microsoft Office. Candidates should be interested in the water industry. Applicants with A level/equivalent qualification’s particularly in Maths and Science related subjects are also very welcome to apply.

Training: The employer is offering excellent in-house training, including training on operating GIS programmes.

Hours: 40 hours/week. 8:30am start.

Pay: At least National Minimum Wage (£3.57/hour at 16 – 17, £4.83 at 18 – 21 and £5.80/hour at 22+)

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NVQ Centre Award Ceremony 2010

Paul — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:08:57 +0000

This year`s NVQ Centre Award Ceremony was held in Star House on 21 July and although not everyone achieving awards was able to attend there were still over 40 people present, including Sheffield Futures employees and people from other organisations that the Centre has supported over the past year.

Helen Bennett (L & D Team Leader) presented certificates to those who had completed awards in Advice and Guidance (levels 2, 3 and 4), LDSS and Youth Work (levels 2, 3 and Introduction) as well as additional awards such as ECDL and Customer Service.

The Ceremony not only offered the opportunity to formally present candidates with their certificates but also provided the chance to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and ability involved in the acheivements, as well as recognising the personal support, tuition and assessment provided by the NVQ Centre team.

It was also a chance for candidates to meet up with each other again and chat over tea and cakes!

If you would like to contact our team, please visit the NVQ Centre page.

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Tramlines Youth Music Festival – The Aftermath!

Paul — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:07:00 +0000

The 2010 Tramlines Youth Music Festival took place recently at The Corporation. Some of our Central team attended the day with the Safe Central Campa Van! It was a fantastic event where artists and MC’s demonstrated their skill through urban art, freestyle rapping and scratching.

Check out our photo gallery for some great images of the event.

Did you go to Tramlines Youth Music Festival? What were the best bits? Who rocked the house? Let us know in the comments section below…

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Apprentice Wire Drawer

recruitment — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:55:42 +0000

To work for a wire manufacturing company based in Sheffield 36 (Oxspring). The apprentice will learn all of the processes in the company from wire drawing to warehousing and distribution from an experienced and knowledgeable workforce. This is a fast paced environment with machinery ranging from traditional to the latest in technology.

Requirements: It is essential to have GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade D or above. Must be a hardworking individual with a proactive approach to work and good attention to detail. Should be keen and enthusiastic with a flexible approach to work. Should be confident with the ability to work independently without the need for close supervision. Must have a methodical approach to tasks and problems and be willing to go the extra mile to succeed.

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Metal Processing and Allied Operations plus Key skills (if required) via Metskill. The apprenticeship is expected to last for approximately 48 months and may lead to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Hours: 8 am – 4 pm Mon – Thurs, 8 am – 3 pm Friday

Pay: £150/week

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