Job opportunities
Free Diploma in Childcare or Health & Social Care in your Local Community!
The 16 week Intro to Childcare Course is back, if you are interested or would like to explore the opportunities offered then why not come and join us!
Following completion of this there will be opportunity to then complete Level 1 Diploma in Childcare.
Please see the flyers below for booking URL and QR code.
You can find the booking form at the Sure Start Children’s Centres website
Classes run 9:30 am to 2:30 pm – during school hours!
Course starts: Wednesday 22nd February
Elland Children’s Centre
Boxhall Road, Elland HX5 0BB
There is a similar course in the North and East Halifax area, running at Creations Community Children’s Centre : Free Diploma Course – Creations Children’s Centre
For more information and to apply:
Contact Elland Children’s Centre on 01422 266197 or 01422 251090
Neighbourhood Watch Crime Prevention Free Webinar Series
The Neighbourhood watch team are delighted to invite you to attend our free crime prevention webinars running during February.
Each webinar will be delivered by Neighbourhood Watch with an expert speaker on each of the topics of knife crime, burglary prevention and scams.
Places are free but limited so book your place soon to avoid disappointment.
Preventing Burglary with WIDEN
Dates and times: 14th Feb 1pm – 2pm and 22nd Feb 6pm – 7pm – please attend one session only Speaker: Inspector Matt Coe, Sergeant Matt Coe, Crime Prevention, London Safety CentreUnderstanding the Psychology of Scams
Dates: 15th Feb, 3.30-4.30pm and 28th Feb, 5.30-6.30pm – please attend one session only Speaker: Paul Maskall from the Fraud & Cyber Crime Prevention Manager, Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU)
Free Diploma in Childcare or Health & Social Care in your Local Community!
Gain a degree in your local community without having to travel to College!
Course runs one day a week, within 16 sessions.
All coursework is completed in class.
Classes run 9:30 am to 2:30 pm – during school hours!
Course starts: Wednesday 25th January – ends 14th June.
Elland Children’s Centre
Boxhall Road
Elland HX5 0BB
There is a similar course in the North and East Halifax area, running at Creations Community Children’s Centre : Free Diploma Course – Creations Children’s Centre
For more information and to apply:
Contact Elland Children’s Centre on 01422 266197 or 01422 251090
Calderdale Cares Careers recruitment fairs Jan 25th and Feb 4
Are you looking for a new role in social care?
Calderdale Cares Careers recruitment fair Calderdale Employment Hub join forces with Welcome Independent living to host the first Calderdale Cares Careers event of 2023. This career’s fair is open to job seekers, secondary schools, and further education students from across Calderdale to explore career opportunities in the Health & Social Care sector. The event will allow people to learn about career options directly from employers and professionals. In addition, this event will showcase the educational pathways and explain the skills needed to pursue different careers in the sector. The event will promote a range of careers linked to the care sector. There will also be an opportunity to meet employers, get support with interviews, CV and apply for live vacancies. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a career change, career development and those who are finishing compulsory education. Upcoming events The Orange Box 1 Blackledge, Halifax HX1 1AF on Wednesday 25 January, 10am – 2pm – Register here Todfellows Space Oxford St, Todmorden OL14 5PU on Thursday 2 February, 10am – 2pm – Register here For more information about the event, please contact growyourfuture@calderdale.gov.uk. You can also visit the Calderdale Cares Careers website for live vacancies.
Calderdale Cares : Why Work With Us?
Calderdale Council is supporting our adult social care providers in their recruitment to support vulnerable people. We want to make it easier for people looking for roles in social care to connect directly with care providers working in Calderdale.
VSI Alliance: Voluntary Sector Open Day
If you’re looking for a career in the VCSE sector, this will be the perfect opportunity to meet local VCSE Organisations and find out about volunteering opportunities across Calderdale.
No need to book in advance, you can just drop in.
The Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector offers an array of both volunteering and paid job opportunities.
Jobskilla Free Courses for West Yorkshire Residents!
Jobskilla offer free courses to West Yorkshire residents for skills ranging from digital competence, cyber security, construction, security SIA. Courses come with either a completion reward or a guaranteed job interview.
These courses are available to residents of West Yorkshire who are 19+, permanent UK residents and not in employment.
To refer your customers, please click on the relevant course picture or link below
5 Day Digital Skills
Online CourseStart Date: Monday 23rd January
Completion Date: Friday 27th January
5 Day Construction
Online Course Start Date: Monday 23rd January Completion Date: Friday 27th JanuaryGuaranteed Interviews on Completion in Leeds
For further information contact Donna Ham on either:donna.ham@jobskilla.co.uk
Mob: 07877092832 or Email:Meet the funder : Free funding webinar from easyfundraising – January 24th
Is your voluntary organisation looking for unrestricted funding? Come along to this informal session to find out how your voluntary group, CIC, social enterprise, church, school, sports club or charity can use the free easyfundraising platform to receive donations unrestricted funding when your volunteers, staff and supporters shop with leading retailers.
What to expect:
- A live demonstration of how it works
- Instructions on how to get your organisation set up
- Tips on how to raise as much as possible
- A Q&A session with Community Fundraising Manager Becky Coleman
Date: Tuesday 24th January
Time: 12.30 – 1.15pm
Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAud-qvpjoqE9R9GDQHnF1Q8600l2YsbdUk
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
easyfundraising offer to run exclusive sessions just for your organisations/members. To find out more, contact Becky Coleman