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December 9, 2024

British Gas Electrician Apprenticeship Vacancies

 
We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

Are you planning to register for Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Overseas funding in January 2025?

 
What is Wraparound Childcare funding?

The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme provides funding for up to 20 hours per week, per child, during term time, to eligible Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years old (4-16 years old if receiving Government disability allowances) who are in full time education in school or being home educated. Over 7,000 Service children's before and after school childcare is currently being funded by WAC.

If you are assigned to a location within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S) or using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision? WAC Overseas will be available to eligible families in these areas from 6 January 2025.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: Central England

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 58 new Executive Officer opportunities open in locations across central England, from today to 23/12/24.

​Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Job Centre - Work Coach - Central England (Ref: 726) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK​

​More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.

Scotland: Veterans Scotland Newsletter for December


This Veterans Scotland Newsletter dated December 2024 is now available.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: Welfare Team corporate pass for Dundee Stars home games

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The welfare team are pleased to announce that we now hold a corporate pass for the Dundee Stars home games 2024-25 season. 

 The pass can be booked via a member of the welfare team and costs £15 per match. The pass gives access to 2 adults and 2 under 18’s.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Grantham: One You Lincolnshire - expands services to help more people quit smoking


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

The Cotswolds: Enjoy the latest issue of The Cotswold Lion magazine

 

The latest issue as well as back copies can be found at the following link: Cotswold Lion Jan-Jun '25 edition

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Scotland: Police Scotland and Trading Standards Scotland; common cold calling scams to be aware of

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Here are some of the most common cold calling scams to be aware of

🏡'Free' insulation surveys
🏠Roof repairs
💸Grants for boilers
🌳Gardening work
📱Telecoms scams
⚒  Driveway repairs

Stafford: AWS Community Support Christmas closing and return dates


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Stafford: Weston Road Academy news


News, events and job vacancies that we have at Weston Road Academy. Information is available via our website about the activities that take place in school together with the school calendar. www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/

We have some vacancies here at school that may be of interest and would be grateful if you could share these with the community.

www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies-09112021114146/ this page is updated with all live vacancies as and when they are published.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE