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Introduction
Welcome to the new edition of the Sheffield Futures Opportunities Vacancy
Bulletin. This is a free job and apprenticeship vacancy bulletin for young people,
produced by Sheffield Futures.
To get more details on any of the opportunities in this newsletter, or to find
out how to apply, simply ring our young people’s helpline on 0800 652 9900
or email your query to [email protected].
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Who are Sheffield Futures?
Sheffield Futures is a young people’s charity, providing mentoring and specialist
support for those who need it the most. We are here for everyone, but in particular,
we give help and guidance to disadvantaged young people. Not everyone gets the
same start in life. Some people grow up in a safe, supportive environment, while
others’ circumstances may not be quite so straightforward. Regardless of a
person’s background, everyone deserves the opportunity to be the best individual
that they can be. Sheffield Futures exists to provide those opportunities: to help
everyone make good life choices.
Vacancies in the newsletter
Vacancies are current at the time of publication. If you want to see more vacancies
as they are notified to us, check out our Find a Job page on the Sheffield Futures
website: www.sheffieldfutures.org.uk/find-a-job/
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Have a look inside and you will find lots of really
useful information about …
Apprenticeships & Jobs
Traineeships
Study Programmes
Volunteering/Personal Development
Open days/General Information
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The National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage from April 2019
Apprentices - £3.90 per hour
Under 18 - £4.35 per hour
18 – 20 - £6.15 per hour
21 – 24 - £7.70 per hour
25+ - £8.21 per hour
www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
Engineering, Construction & Manufacturing
Reference Job Title Entry Requirement Pay Location
14662
Construction
Summer/autumn 2019
start
Must be enthusiastic, very keen
to work and progress within your
chosen field within the
construction industry.
£3.90 /hour Various
16219 Apprentice 3D Digital Surveyor
3 A Levels at grade D or above
plus 9 GCSEs at grade C or
above. Driving license and own
vehicle an advantage.
£5.40/hour Barnsley S75
16058
Apprenticeships Design
& Draughting
Digital Engineering
Summer/autumn 2019
start
Design & Draughting needs at
least GCSE grade 4 or above,
or equivalent in maths and
English.
Digital Engineering needs 5
GCSEs at grade A-C/4-9
including English and maths
£3.90/hour
Apprenticeships
in various
locations.
Barnsley based
provider
15103
Electrical Installation,
Plumbing Heating &
Ventilating Advanced
Level Apprenticeships
Summer/autumn 2019
start
Applicants must sit an industry
approved JTL selection test.
£3.90/hour minimum.
Typical pay rates often
start much higher, but
will vary with employer
Various
16298
Apprentice Maintenance Electrician September 2019 start
Must have 5 GCSEs or
equivalent at grade C/4 or
above, must include maths and
English. Will need to be highly
motivated and have a logical
approach to problem solving.
£4.00/hour Rotherham S60
16300
Apprentice Skincare Manufacturer & Distribution Assistant
Keen, willing to learn, punctual
reliable, computer literate, good
team player, numerate and
literate.
£3.90/hour S3
16302 Grinding Machinist Apprentice
5 GCSEs or equivalent A-D/9-3
grades including English and
maths.
£5+/hour S9
16303 Architectural Metalwork Apprentice
GCSE or equivalent A-D/9-4
grades including English
and maths.
£3.90/hour S9
16230 Apprentice UPVC Fabricator
Punctual, reliable, team player
with good attention to detail. £3.90/hour S13
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
Reference Job Title Entry Requirement Pay Location
16147 Hairdressing
Apprentice
Must be hardworking, reliable and punctual. Should be creative, artistic with an interest in fashion. Must have good communication skills with a confident personality.
£3.90/hour S11
16285
Hairdressing &
Beauty
Apprenticeship
Applicants must be reliable,
enthusiastic and flexible. £3.90/hour
Rotherham &
Doncaster
15160 Hairdressing Genuine interest in hairdressing. £3.90/hour S1/ Barnsley
Health and Caring
Reference Job Title Entry Requirement Pay Location
16296
Healthcare Apprentice
Desirable, but not essential to
have a minimum of GCSE at
grade 3 (or equivalent D grade
or Functional Skills Level 1) in
maths and English.
£3.90/hour Sheffield -
various
15208
Childcare Apprentice
Immediate and
summer/autumn 2019
start dates.
GCSE maths and English at
grade C/grade 4, or equivalent,
preferred.
£3.90/hour S10 / S11
16185
Apprentice Childcare
Practitioner
4 - 9 (A*-C) grade GCSEs (or
equivalent) in English and
maths would be a distinct
advantage. Caring and friendly
personality. Must enjoy working
with children.
£3.90/hour S18
15704 Support Workers
Warm, caring, enthusiastic team
player, keen to learn and to
develop new skills. Passionate
about helping other people to
help themselves and increase
their independence. Must be
available to work shifts which
could include working nights.
£7.83/hour. Enhanced
rates for unsociable
hours
Various
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
Motor Vehicle
Reference Job Title Entry Requirement Pay Location
16288 Mechanical / Electrical (Mechelec) Apprentice Autumn 2019 start.
Must have or expect to achieve 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or grade C (or above) or equivalent in
English Language, Mathematics and a Science.
Above £3.90/hour S35
16290
Mechanical / Electrical (Mechelec) Apprentice Autumn 2019 start.
Must have or expect to achieve 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or grade C (or above) or equivalent in
English Language, Mathematics and a Science.
Above £3.90/hour Chesterfield S41
16289
Mechanical / Electrical (Mechelec) Apprentice Autumn 2019 start.
Must have or expect to achieve 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or grade C (or above) or equivalent in
English Language, Mathematics and a Science.
Above £3.90/hour Barnsley S71
16256
SCANIA Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician
Apprenticeship
July or August 2019 start
A good standard of English and maths would be an advantage. Keen interest and passion for
heavy vehicle technology.
£3.90/hour S9
Hotel, Catering and Food Preparation
Reference Job Title Entry Requirement Pay Location
16097 Commis Chef
Apprentice
Willing to learn, punctual,
reliable and flexible. £4/hour S4
15885 Hospitality Apprentice
Interested in working in a range
of departments including
reception, catering (kitchen),
food/beverage and
administration and sales.
£4.00/hour S4
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
Office / Administration / Accounts & Finance
Reference Job Title Entry Requirement Pay Location
16283
Apprentice Business
Administrator
GCSEs at grade 3/D or above (or
equivalent) in English and
Mathematics.
£3.90/hour Sheffield
various
16187 Medical Receptionist
Apprentice
Good communication skills and
strong IT skills including Microsoft
systems in particular. Must have a
caring and understanding attitude to
help patients.
£3.90/hour S2
16301
Marketing Assistant &
Business Administration
Apprentice
Good communication skills,
knowledge of Microsoft Office, able
to work as part of a team.
£3.90/hour S3
16297 Finance Apprentice
A-level in Accounts/ Accounting
and/or Level 2 in AAT Foundation
Certificate in Accounting
(essential). A minimum of 5
GCSE’s (to include maths and
English Language) at grade A*-C/9-
4 or equivalent.
£4.00/hour Rotherham
S60
16292
Business Support
Apprentice
Summer 2019 start
Educated to GCSE standard or
equivalent, particularly in English
and maths. Good IT skills, able to
work under pressure, excellent
communication skills.
£4.56/hour S8
16243 Business Administration
Apprentice
4 GCSE grades A-C/9-4 to include
English and Maths or Functional
Skills Level 2 in English and maths.
£4.50/hour Rotherham
S66
16109
Apprentice Purchasing /
Production
Administrator
Minimum of 5 GCSE passes D/3
and above including maths &
English Language. Computing
experience, a good working
knowledge of Microsoft Excel and
Microsoft Word is essential.
£4.20/hour S6
16304 Apprentice Receptionist
4 GCSEs at A*-D/9-3 including
English and maths, or equivalent.
Excellent effective communication
skills.
£3.90/hour S8 & S17
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
Information Technology / Social Media
Reference Job Title Entry Requirement Pay Location
15846
IT Technician, Software
Development, Digital
Marketing
Apprenticeships
Ideally GCSEs in maths &
English grade C/4 or above or
equivalent. Passionate about IT
and/or social media.
£3.90/hour Various
16293 Helpdesk Apprentice
Grade C/4 or above in maths
and English and in 3 or more
other subjects. Qualification in
ICT or at least hands on
experience with the workings of
computers and IT.
£4.00/hour S6
Retail, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service & Warehouse
Reference Job Title Entry Requirement Pay Location
16250 Customer Service
Apprentice
GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) including maths and English. Good computer skills, Good communication skills- written and verbal.
£3.90/hour S4
16295 Workspace and Events
Assistant
Confident communication skills,
team player with a ‘can do’
attitude. 18+ due to the events
work which can include handling
and serving alcohol.
Above Minimum
Wage S3
16305 Apprentice Warehouse
Operative
2 GCSE Grade A*-D/9-3 or
equivalent in English Language
and maths. Good IT knowledge.
£3.90/hour S35
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
Miscellaneous
15982
Apprentice Bus Driver
You must have a full UK
Driving Licence and a positive
attitude. GCSE grades A-D /
9-3 in maths and
English/equivalent.
£18,000 - £21000/year
Various locations
including Sheffield
(S35 & S20),
Chesterfield,
Rawmarsh
15962 Horse Care
Previous experience is an
advantage along with a keen
enthusiasm to work with
horses.
£3.90/hour Chesterfield S42
14943
Outdoor Activity
Leadership
Apprenticeship Scheme
Must be 18 or above. Must not
already have an NVQ level 2 or
3 in Activity Leadership or
Sport & Recreation. Willing to
be located at any of the
centres. Need to want to work
with young people and inspire
them to learn.
£683/month with
subsidised
accommodation and food
available.
Centres in Isle of
Wight, Doncaster,
Sheffield,
Wolverhampton,
Norfolk,
Northumberland,
Kent and Wales
15390 Agriculture, Animal
Care, Horticulture Good level of qualifications. £3.90/hour
Derbyshire with
some locations
near to/in Sheffield
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
Traineeships Traineeships are an ideal opportunity for young people, usually aged 16 to 24 and qualified below Level
3, who are motivated to get a job but lack the skills and experience that employers are looking for.
Traineeships provide the essential work preparation training, English, maths and work experience needed
to secure an apprenticeship or employment.
Type of Traineeship Basic Details Location
14507 Employability
Wide range of work placement opportunities to enable you to gain practical work experience. Current work placements include care, labouring, hair & beauty, administration. Must be 16 – 18.
S1
16226 Food Production & Manufacture
6 week programme, based with one of the leading food manufacturers in the UK. Guaranteed interviews for paid positions available upon successful completion of the programme. Must be 16 – 18.
S20
16175 Employability
You will have a work experience placement, gain lots of 1:1 support, will produce a great CV, put together excellent covering letters, gain interview skills and enhance your job research/application skills. Learners will develop team working skills and confidence. May 2019 start. Must be 16 – 18.
S1
15962 Horse Care
Horse Care - You’ll gain work experience in a yard to help you to gain the hands on skills to secure an apprentice.
Chesterfield
S42
14399
Administration, Customer
Service, Health & Social Care,
Sales, Retail & Warehouse
Placement which could be between 7 - 14 weeks with an employer with a
good chance of progressing onto an apprenticeship if all goes well on the
work placement.
Rotherham
S60
16282
Employability, customer service
& sector specific training
Must be 16 – 18. Pre-apprenticeship programme which includes work placement preparation, CV writing, job search skills and interview practice, as well as hands on work experience. To start July 2019.
S9
16285 Hairdressing & Beauty
Gain work experience in a salon and gain confidence to help you to move onto an apprenticeship in the hair and beauty industry.
Rotherham
& Doncaster
15787 Sports Coach
Must be aged 16 – 23. SUFC Community Programme will help you to gain work experience as an assistant sports coach and develop your employability skills.
S4
16225 Retail/Warehouse
Gain work experience, for up to 6 months, with one of the largest and most successful charity retailers in the UK. Must be 16 – 18.
Various
locations in
Sheffield &
nationwide
16276 Fabricator
Assisting in manufacture of UPVC windows, doors and conservatories. Could lead onto an apprenticeship with the employer.
Rotherham
S61, close to
Meadowhall
16280 Working for Nature - Skills for the Future Traineeship
A series of taster days will provide the chance to achieve a John Muir Discovery Award and hands on experience of conservation work. Upon completion of the Award those interested will be also invited to apply for a place on the traineeship. The traineeship will cover range of skills and knowledge including tool use, working safely, ecological surveying, habitat management and engaging the public. The taster days will be held in June 2019. Must be 18+,
Various
locations in
and around
Sheffield.
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
Study Programmes
Study programmes offer a personalised programme designed to help young people aged 16 - 18
to move forward into employment, education or training. Some study programmes offer hands on work
experience as part of the course and the chance to improve your maths and English.
Aspire-igen Health & Social Care, Business Administration, Construction. GCSE
maths & English available.
Barnsley S70
CTS Employability, work experience, personal and social development. ESOL
available. Improve maths, English & ICT. GCSE maths and English.
S1
CDC @ Sheaf Training
Construction (Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Painting & Decorating).
GCSE maths & English available.
S5
Football Industry College Football, Sport & Exercise. September 2019 start. S8, S20 & S35
Inavision / Learning Curve Health & Social Care. GCSE maths & English. September 2019 start. S36
Independent Training College Employability & Work Experience. GCSE maths and English available Barnsley S70
Juniper Training Business Administration, Childcare, Customer Service, Work Skills, work experience, GCSE maths and English available.
Chesterfield S40
Lifeskills Business, Construction, Motor Vehicle, Nail & Beauty. Sport in association with North of England Football Association. GCSE maths and English available.
Rotherham S60
Nacro Animal Care, Catering, ESOL, Motor Vehicle, Sport & Military
Preparation. GCSE maths and English available.
S1
Red Tape Central Music Technology. GCSE maths & English available. September 2019
start.
S1
Sheffield School of Health &
Beauty
Beauty Therapy, Hair & Media Make Up, Customer Service,
Complementary Therapy. September 2019 start.
S1
Star Strikers FCA/SCL Sport/Football Level 3. September 2019 start. S6
Street League Skills for Employment, personal development, work experience with the
chance to play football.
S9
SUFC Community Foundation Sport & Futsal. September 2019 start. S2
SWFC Community Programme Sport & Futsal, Performing Arts & Dance. September 2019 start. S6
YASY Programme for young mums. September 2019 start. S1
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
Volunteering / Personal Development
Opportunities
Ref. Title Hours Location Requirements
16152
Street League –
Skills for
Employment (with
the chance to play
football)
10 – 20 weeks. Regular
weekly start dates.
S9 Should not be in work, education or
training and must 16 to 24. You don’t
need to be interested in football to apply.
16270 Steps to Work Up to 6 months, depending on your individual programme.
Various
Sheffield
locations
16+, not in employment, education or
training.
16291 Steps to Retail 5 week programme, regular starts.
S9 16+, not in employment, education or
training.
16157
GROW
3 days/week over 8 weeks. Starts September 2019.
S1 16 – 24 unemployed with barriers to
employment who need support in
building confidence and taking the next
step.
16173
Career Go
Sheffield College
Full time course, regular
starts.
S2
& S6
16 + interested in attending a flexible
course which will help you to progress
onto a college course or an
apprenticeship.
11686
Community Radio
Volunteers
Reception – Monday to
Friday 10AM – 6PM (2 –
4 hour slots). Duty
manager – unsociable
hours at times.
S1 Must be 18+ and interested in learning
about and working in community radio.
Duty managers must be willing to work
unsociable hours and have the initiative
to work on their own.
15945
Our Endeavour
Project
Hours will vary
depending on the course.
Usually between 1
day/week to a maximum
of 15 hours/week.
S4 Up to 25, offers young people the
opportunity to develop leadership skills
and confidence through adventurous
activities and to gain training and awards
in heritage skills such as dry stone
walling, hedge laying etc.
management.
15391
International
Citizen Service
(ICS) Volunteers –
Restless
Development
10 – 12 weeks overseas Africa & Asia
18 – 25 when heading overseas. Must
commit to 10 – 12 weeks overseas.
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
15343
Charity Shop
Volunteers
Various shifts on Thurs,
Fri and Sat. Shifts can
be arranged 9am - 1pm
or 1pm to 5pm.
S8 Must be happy to work in a team, be
reliable and trustworthy. Could be of
interest to you if you are trying to retail
experience.
15540
Supported
Internships
Around 30 hours/week. Various
locations
Must be aged 16 - 24, must have an
Education and Health Care (EHC)
Plan and must not be in employment,
education or training.
15568
Boost Project
1 – 2 days/week over 12 weeks.
S4 18 - 25 years of age with barriers to
learning.
15625
Employ Me
1 day/week for up to 6 months.
S3 18+ with learning disabilities/difficulties.
Need to have a positive attitude and
determination to succeed in
employment.
16166
Free maths and
English Classes
Half a day/week. S9 19+, must not hold Level 2 in maths and
English, must commit to full attendance.
15129 MAMs – mums to
be 12 weeks, 1 day per week.
S1 19 years of age and under & pregnant.
16287 Project Choice Full time.
Various
Sheffield
locations
16 to 24 and you must have a current
EHC (Education Health and Care) plan.
Interested in finding out more? Ring our helpline on: 0800 652 9900
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