Help into work

General Manager (Maternity Cover)

3 days a week
Fixed Term 12 month contract, starting in August 2012
Salary: £29,180 (pro rata)

Women & Theatre has 28 years’ experience of producing well-researched pieces of original, exciting theatre about things that matter. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and a passion for the arts, as well as:

• Financial, project and business management experience
• Experience in fundraising and marketing activity
• A strong track record in implementing strategy

please call 0121 449 7117 or email info@womenandtheatre.co.uk for an application pack.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th June 2012. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th June 2012.
For more information click here (74 KB) or visit www.womenandtheatre.co.uk

Apprenticeship in Mechanics

• 40 hours per week (including 1-2 days per week at college)
• National Minimum Wage
• Gain qualifications whilst you work

Applicants must be aged 16-19 and a Mercian resident (tenant or household member).

To apply or for more information, please call Bob Candlin on 0121 322 7404 or email rcandlin@mercian.org.uk by Monday 11th June 2012.

Interviews will be held during Mid June.
This post is due to start on Monday 2nd July 2012 and wil be based in Aston (5 mins walk from Aston Train Station)

Opportunities with Job Centre Plus

Current Vacancies in South West Birmingham

The attachment below gives details of current vacancies in the South West region of Birmingham from 23rd May 2012.

Top Jobs Flyer – Birmingham South West (157 KB)

To apply for any of these positions or for more details on any of these vacancies please contact your local Job Centre Plus, Call 0845 6060 234 or visit the Job Centre Plus website.

ESOL Summer School

This course is designed to help develop English Language skills.
Start Date: Monday 11th June 2012.
Time and Duration: Monday – Friday between 10am and 1pm for 10 weeks.
Location: Bournville College, 1 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 2AJ (B31 2TS for SatNavs)

The fee for this course is £70, however you may be eligible for reduced fees depending on your age, residency in England and any benefits you may be receiving.

For more information or to enrol please contact Bournville College on:
Tel: 0121 477 1300 Email: info@bournville.ac.uk Visit: www.bournville.ac.uk or download the ESOL Summer School Leaflet (421 KB).

Prince’s Trust

The Prince’s Trust is the UK’s leading youth charity, engaging with a wide range of young people including educational underachievers, existing and ex-offenders and those who are unemployed.
The work of the Prince’s Trust is designed to equip young people with confidence and self esteem as well as developing their employability skills. For more information on the Prince’s Trust please visit Prince’s Trust website.

We have the following initiatives for our residents to get involved in, run by the Prince’s Trust:

Team:

If you are aged 16-25 and unemployed the Team Programme can help you develop your skills and career prospects.
The Team programme lasts for twelve weeks and consists of being part of a team of fifteen people. Together you will take on a community project, go on an action packed week long residential and gain two weeks of work experience. During the programme you will also gain a nationally recognised qualification, get career advice, including help with your CV and job hunting, and get the chance to make a real difference in your community.
The start dates, locations and contact details for the Team Programme can be found below. To attend one of these courses please call the number listed next to the relevant location:

For more information please call 0800 842 842, email Prince's Trust or complete the Prince’s Trust General Enquiry Form

Business Action on Homelessness - Part of Business in the Community

Business Action on Homelessness are currently running a ‘Ready for Work’ programme. The programme is open to those who are homeless, or have been homeless in the past two years. This includes those who have been living in hostels, supported accommodation or have experienced unsecured housing e.g. living with friends.

Those on the programme are given support to build their skills and confidence to re-enter the job market, including receiving pre-employment training, work experience placements and post-placement support.

To apply for the programme you must be referred by an agency (e.g. hostel, employment programme etc). You must have been in contact with them for a sustained period, usually for at least three months, in order for them assess your eligibility for the programme.
Your agency can then fill in an application form with you providing you are eligible to work in the UK and have been deemed ‘ready for work’ (i.e. alcohol, substance misuse and /or mental health issues must have been under control for a sustained period of around 6 months).

For more information on this initiative, agencies are requested to contact the Work Inclusion Broker, Charlotte Aldridge via email or telephone 0121 451 2227

You can also download a copy of the Ready for Work programme brochure (1.5 MB)

Please keep checking this page for more information on help getting into work. By getting involved with us here at Mercian you can take advantage of a number of ways to meet new people, improve your skills and add something new to your CV. For more information visit our careers page or have a look at our menu of involvement.

Last modified 23/05/12