Launchpad roady
- Do you have a learning disability
- Do you like music
- Are you able to lift
- Do you mind late nights
If yes, then this job could be for you!
Launchpad have an opportunity for someone to help as a ‘roady’ for local bands and gigs.
You would help set up equipment and clear away at the end of the gig.
You would be employed on a sessional basis so your benefits would not be affected.
If you are interested and would like more information, please call Sue on 07906447076
Would you like to:
- Get new skills
- Get some work experience
- Meet new people
- Get a qualification
Speaking Up For Advocacy are offering a free, on the job training course where you can learn office skills, maths, English, computer skills, confidence building and advocacy.
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There are a number of organisations in Sheffield that may be able to help you get a job. Below are some of them that offer help and advice.
- The Employment Service has advisors that help people with disabilities find a suitable job.
- Job Net also support people with disabilities find a suitable job.
- Connections is a service operated by the Sheffield Care Trust for you to use within Supported Living. Connections provide advice and referrals to you on work, leisure and education. They also operate self advocacy groups around the city to help you become more independent. Contact Connections on 0114 271 6149
- Bridge Employment Services offer support to people with learning disabilities and mental health support needs. They can help you find a work placement, fill in an application form and prepare for an interview. Contact Bridge Employment Services on 0114 279 5055
- Connexions - Our specialist personal advisers work with young disabled people to support them into post 16 opportunities. They work particularly with the special schools and colleges.
- Sheffield Futures can give you information and advice on finding a job or a course or finding out what sort of job might suit you. To find out more, contact them by phone on 0114 201 2838, by email at enquiries@sheffieldfutures.org.uk or by post at Star House, 43 Division Street, Sheffield, S1 4SL. Or you can visit their website at www.sheffieldfutures.org.uk
- Nextstep gives face to face information and advice on learning and work for adults over the age of 20. For more information, please phone on 0114 279 9760 or visit their website at www.nextstepsouthyorks.org.uk
- Deploy can help you find and keep work. To find out more, phone them on 0114 281 4176
- IMBY supports people with physical impairments, sensory impairments, learning disabilities and mental health support needs to get into work. To find out more email them at imby@imby.org.uk or write to them at23 South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DJ
- Jobsteps offer support to people with Autism and Aspergers. You can contact them by telephone on 01142442975 or by email at jobsteps@autismplus.co.uk
- Shaw Trust offer support to people who claim Incapacity or Sickness Benefits. To find out more, visit their website at http://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/ or phone them on 0800 085 1001
- My Sheffield Jobs is a website where you can search for local jobs on the internet. Visit their website at www.mysheffieldjobs.co.uk
- Connect to Work help and support people, who are in receipt of health related benefits, to find and secure paid employment. We tailor our service to the individual and can help with CV writing, application forms, interview skills and in work benefit calculations. Please contact us for more information on 0114 2236774 or visit our website www.a4econnecttowork.co.uk
Sheffield City Council has a student finance team that helps students with financial support. Students with a learning disability are provided for by Disabled Students Allowances. You can get more information at
