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September 26, 2024

Stafford: Staffordshire County Council new careers website


 Where you can make a difference!

Our new careers website is live! It has a new design and a new ambassador programme that lets you hear directly from our employees about what it's like to work here.

The website, which is the best place to learn about all the jobs and opportunities we have on offer.

On the new website, you can:

➡ Explore our different departments and find out what we do
➡ Search for jobs that match your skills and interests
➡ Learn more about our benefits and career development opportunities
➡ Meet our ambassadors, real employees who talk about their experiences working here.

We're especially excited about our new ambassador programme. We asked colleagues to tell us their career stories, and we were blown away by their passion and dedication.


Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Blandford: Garrison volunteers needed


Click on poster above to enlarge

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Northern Ireland: Blue Light Card Discounts in Northern Ireland

 
Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.

Blue Light Card also works with small and large companies across the UK to get involved in supporting the blue light community through offering their members discounts through Blue Light Card.

For more details on what discounts are available and to sign up, click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

September 25, 2024

Staffordshire: Staffordshire network for mental health - 'New journey to wellbeing programme'


On behalf of Staffordshire network for mental health, I am delighted to share with you all our exciting news of our new 'Journey to Wellbeing programme'.

I have attached our flyer with details and we are now accepting referrals.

Please feel free to share with your colleagues or anyone who may benefit from our support.

If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Non-UK Nationals: Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution

 
A news article was published recently on Gov.uk, highlighting that people dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived.​ The implementation date in the article is 9 Oct 24.

This update applies equally to the Armed Forces community including veterans: "Bereaved partners of members of HM Armed Forces, Gurkhas or Hong Kong military unit veterans (discharged before 1 July 1997) may also benefit from this fee waiver.​"

To read the article in full, please go to: Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Army HIVE's Non-UK National team can be contacted for further information via this email address: rc-pers-hive-nonuknat-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

September 24, 2024

Wales: Careers Wales - Booking an appointment with an expert careers adviser


Does your child need support with their next steps? Book an online appointment with an expert careers adviser

Click here for more information and to book an appointment.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: The Edge Youth Centre - Friday Drop Ins

 
We're back open on Friday afternoons!

Rydym yn รดl ar agor ar brynhawn dydd Gwener

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Pembrokeshire: Become a Volunteer with Play Inc!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

West Midlands: Are your a Key Worker? - Barratt or David Wilson Homes - Key Worker Deposit Contribution Scheme

www.dwh.co.uk/new-homes/west-midlands/shropshire/shawbury/

www.barratthomes.co.uk/new-homes/west-midlands-homes/shropshire/

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

Basingstoke: Ready Steady Mums walking group every Wednesday

Ready Steady Mums walks are free, fun and informal social walking groups for new parents. Giving you the social support and motivation to get out in the fresh air. 

We will meet you at the War Memorial Park Bandstand, we will be stood in or next to the Bandstand ready to greet you and will be wearing bright green Barnardo's lanyards.

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.