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Education, Employment & Training Opportunities Weekly 10.01.2014 If you are interested in any of these opportunities, need help with a job application form or your CV, please contact us: The Isle of Wight Council Participation Team Choices Centre, 29 High Street, Newport Monday – Thursday (9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm) Friday (9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm) Email: [email protected] Website: www.iwight.com/Choices For all the latest news and vacancies from the Participation Team follow us now: www.facebook.com/ChoicesIW Wanted Holiday Heroes Away Resorts We are now taking applications for seasonal vacancies. If you have an eye for detail and a desire to provide excellent service – ensuring our guests have a great holiday – then apply today! We have the following vacancies: Lifeguards – NARS or RLSS qualified Retail Team Members – in bars and catering Chefs and Cooks Accommodation Cleaners Guest Services Team Members Interested? Call us on 01983 872671 or email your CV to: richard.jones@away-resorts.com LOCAL JOB VACANCIES

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Education, Employment & Training Opportunities Weekly

10.01.2014 If you are interested in any of these opportunities, need help with a job application form or

your CV, please contact us:

The Isle of Wight Council Participation Team Choices Centre, 29 High Street, Newport

Monday – Thursday (9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm) Friday (9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm)

Email: [email protected] Website: www.iwight.com/Choices

For all the latest news and vacancies from the Participation Team follow us now:

www.facebook.com/ChoicesIW

Wanted Holiday Heroes Away Resorts

We are now taking applications for seasonal vacancies. If you have an eye for detail and a desire to provide excellent service – ensuring our guests have a great holiday – then apply today! We have the following vacancies: Lifeguards – NARS or RLSS qualified Retail Team Members – in bars and catering Chefs and Cooks Accommodation Cleaners Guest Services Team Members

Interested? Call us on 01983 872671 or email your CV to: [email protected]

LOCAL JOB VACANCIES

Trainee Dental Nurse Bembridge Dental Practice

No experience necessary, training will be provided.

Call Bembridge Dental Practice on 01983 872224.

Cleaning Operative Integrated Cleaning Management Ltd

Duties to include:

• Empty all bin bags and replace

• Dry wipe all dust and debris from all horizontal surfaces to height of 6 feet

• Remove all marks and spillages from desks (where accessible)

• Vacuum all carpets daily into all edges and under fixtures and fittings

• Remove all finger marks from glass panels in doors

• Ensure office/area is left in safe and secure state (i.e close all windows & doors and lock if appropriate)

• Floors swept and mopped daily (as appropriate, periodic task – scrub to remove old seal and replace with new)

• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, managers and external agencies

• To adhere to the Company health & safety and environmental policies and procedures

To apply or for further information, please telephone: 07917308006

Animal Care Assistant RSPCA

The postholder will be part of the front line staff providing high standards of care for animals, maintaining good customer relations and projecting a professional image of the Society. Duties include cleaning, feeding, exercising of animals and providing basic veterinary care. Animal care experience within a re-homing facility or private boarding facility is desirable. The role is often physical. Weekend and bank holiday working is a requirement. Hours of work will be 20 per week, hours may be increased to cover staff holidays. The successful applicant should possess good communication skills, the ability to maintain administration procedures in use, enjoy working as part of a team and be flexible and adaptable to working in all areas of the animal centre.

Please telephone 01983 840287 for an application form or download from our website: www.rspca-iowbranch.org.uk Completed application forms should be sent via email or post to arrive no later than 17th January 2014.

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Community Care Workers Everycare Ref: County Press

Want to make a positive difference? Good, us too. Here at Everycare we offer pay rates from £7.50 per hour (£8.50 per hour for weekends and more for NVQ qualifications) and free private healthcare benefits to our carers (on completion of probationary period). We also offer first class support and training. Our carers also work alternate am/pm shifts and alternate weekends off. Must hold a valid driving licence.

If you require more information, or wish to apply, please call or email us on: 01983 611390 (9am to 5pm Mondays to Fridays), [email protected].

Care Workers Bluebird Care Ref: County Press

Do you have a helpful, caring nature, with the right attitude and personality? Bluebird Care is looking for Care Workers to work flexible full and part-time hours including some evenings and weekends, particularly in the West Wight, Ryde, Bembridge, Newport, Sandown and Shanklin areas. You must be a car owner and driver. £7.50 to £9.00 per hour plus mileage allowance, holiday pay and full training.

Please contact Bluebird Care on 01983 526776 for further information.

Visitor Services Assistants x3 National Trust Ref: County Press

Bembridge Windmill (IRC11257, IRC11288) Needles Old Battery (IRC11295) We have various Visitor Services Assistant Roles available at Bembridge Windmill and Needles Old Battery.

To find out more and to apply, please visit our website: www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and search using the relevant IRC reference. Closing date: 17th January 2014.

Cleaners Green Clean Ref: County Press

Green Clean is an Islandwide eco-friendly domestic cleaning service. We have residential and holiday homes that need to be cleaned on a regular basis. We need 2 cleaners in the Freshwater / Yarmouth areas. If you want to work 10-20 hours per week each, are free to clean weekdays and Saturdays, have access to a car and enjoy the satisfaction of leaving a gleaming home behind you then please apply.

Call Mandi on 01983 553547 or visit our website: www.greencleaniow.com

Seasonal Staff Red Funnel

We take on seasonal staff from February to November each year in a wide range of roles. If you would like to be considered for this position in advance of the posts being formally advertised, then please submit an application. Your application will be held on file for 9 months as part of our talent pool, and we will contact you when a suitable vacancy arises.

To apply for these positions please visit: www.redfunnel.co.uk/corporate-information/employment/current-vacancies/

TIPTOP TIP ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT FINDING WORK? HAVE YOU CONSIDERED VOLUNTARY WORK? IT

SHOWS EMPLOYERS JUST HOW DETERMINED YOU REALLY ARE AND IMPROVES YOUR CHANCES

OF FINDING PAID WORK

Café Assistant Thompson’s Plant & Garden Centre

We are looking for someone who can work up to 30 hours per week in our busy garden centre café. Main duties will include cooking meals and baking cakes, along with counter service and other duties as part of a team member. Catering experience is essential. We regret we may not be able to reply to every applicant, and will contact applications we wish to interview. Applications close January 24th 2014.

To apply for this position, please collect an application form from Thompson’s Garden Centre, Watery Lane, Newchurch, Isle of Wight, PO36 0LX or alternatively download an application form from our website: www.thompsons-plants.co.uk Applications to be handed in to the Café Manager.

Cleaning Operative Future Cleaning Services Ltd

Rate of pay £6.31 per hour. Working 5 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Experience preferred, but not essential. Training available and uniform will be provided.

To apply for this position please call Julia King on 01904 788050

Lettings Assistant Maher Ross

Maher Ross is a leading lettings agency that works hard to provide a First Class service for all of our landlords and tenants across the Isle of Wight. We seek to recruit a full-time Lettings Assistant. Previous experience is not necessary as we are keen to train to our standards ‘from the ground up’. We welcome applications from mature applicants and frequent Saturday work will be required. You are likely to be well presented and well organised, a good communicator and have a full clean driving licence. Some IT skills are required. Wages will be commensurate with ability. Closing date: Sunday 19th January 2014.

Please write with CV to Graham at Maher Ross, 25 Binstead Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3RD

Kitchen Staff Shanklin Beach Hotel

The busy Shanklin Beach Hotel is re-opening in February and is now recruiting for: Kitchen Staff to manage our busy Hotel and Restaurant Kitchens. Experience preferred but not necessary as full training can be given. Duties include full preparation & service of meals. Positive attitude and honesty essential. Bar & Waiting Staff: Duties include full table and bar service of food & beverages. Positive attitude and honesty essential. House Keepers: Experience preferred but not necessary as full training can be given. Duties include full hotel cleaning of public areas and guest rooms. Honesty essential

Please log on to our website for application form and more details: www.shanklinbeachhotel.com

Cleaner Little Hayes Care Home

Hours to be arranged.

For further details please telephone 01983 752378.

Apprentice Home Energy Guidance Representative

9d Energy Ltd Ref: VAC000355264

Hours: 30 per week Wage: £105 per week Closing Date: 20/01/2014

As partners of Warmer Wight Scheme 9D Energy Ltd are now recruiting Home Energy Guidance Representative (HEGR) to identify eligible residents for Energy Company Obligations (E.C.O) funding or Green Deal Funding in the Isle of Wight area. HEGR’s need represent Warmer Wight leads and collect relevant evidence should the client be eligible for the scheme, alongside visiting known leads the role requires an active process of door to door canvassing. As agreed with Trading Standards IOW the process requires a letter drop 80-100 houses per day and then following up the following day on the doorstep to identify if energy saving measures are needed and if the home owner is eligible. The daily targets is to find and gather evidence of approximately 8 suitable households per full working day. To do this 9D will provide equipment to gather the evidence. 9D prides itself on respecting the customer and all HEGR’s will be required to follow a strict code of conduct (agreed by full IOW Council) that respects occupants privacy and feelings. The scheme is currently awaiting final approval it is intended that the Warmer Wight scheme will be fully endorsed by the IOW council through the Code of Conduct. It has been approved by Trading Standards, many Parish Councils (in the relevant area) as well as leading community organisations such as the Footprint Trust. In the main HEGR’s will be working as part of a team of 4-6 persons but may be required to other visit as required. Training to be provided: 2-week induction programme, on-going on the job training, Health and Safety training – in house. Skills Required: Excellent customer interface skills, respectful attitude, good general understanding of Energy Saving Measures (ideally with formal training) such as: Wall and loft insulation, heating types. • Once training has been provided candidate should be able to use an iPad including taking pictures and filling in web forms to gather evidence. • A basic general knowledge of the ECO and Green Deal programme • Ability to work as a team or as an individual • H&S & basic training will be given on the process and key indicators. • HEGR’s must be able to get to given locations – bus transport can be provided Qualifications Required: 4 x GCSE’s – C Grade or above or equivalent

Personal Qualities: Excellent customer interface skills, respectful attitude, ability to learn and think on their feet, adapt to different situations and individuals i.e. elderly, vulnerable.

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

VACANCIES ON APPRENTICESHIPS ONLINE

Please visit the above website for further information on these vacancies and how to apply.

Click on: Login to Apprenticeship Vacancies. You will need an e-mail address to register on this site.

Engineering Technician BAE Systems PLC Ref: VAC000345599

Hours: 37 per week Wage: £198 per week Closing Date: 28/02/2014

The Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Programme is a combination of off-the-job training at a local college of further education, and on-the-job training across a variety of Engineering functional disciplines including:

• Detailed Design (Primary Location – Portsmouth)

• Fleet Services (Primary Location – Portsmouth)

• Naval Base Services (NBS) (Primary Location – Portsmouth)

• Products & Training Services (P&TS) (Primary Locations – Portsmouth & Cowes, Isle of Wight)

• Production Design (Primary Location – Portsmouth) Working towards both practical and academic targets, this competency based programme takes up to four years to complete, building on your technical skills, knowledge and transferable skills. You'll be joining our team of highly skilled and dedicated employees working across Maritime Services - the area of BAE Systems that provides services to meet our customers’ rapidly evolving needs, remaining agile to deliver on our commitments, wherever and whenever our customers need us. Training to be provided: We encourage and support you to realise your potential. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field, and gain insights that can only come from real world experience. A typical apprenticeship for this opportunity will see you gain the following qualifications: Year 1: NVQ/SVQ Level 2 – Performing Engineering Operations, Core Skills/Key Skills/Functional Skills, Employment Rights & Responsibilities, HNC in Engineering Systems, City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Computer Aided Design Year 2: HND – Engineering Systems Mechanical / Electrical year 1 Year 3: HND – Engineering Systems Mechanical / Electrical year 2, NVQ/SVQ Level 3 – Engineering Technical Support Year 4: NVQ/SVQ Level 3 – Engineering Technical Support leading to an Advanced Apprenticeship Certificate Skills Required: For all roles, you'll be able to demonstrate a level of hands on practical aptitude and will have good team working and communication skills. Applicants will also be expected to be medically fit as deemed necessary to perform the role, be eligible to work in the UK and be able to successfully achieve security clearance.

Qualifications Required: To apply as an Engineering Technician you’ll require five GCSEs at Grade A-C (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Double Science. In addition, for Mechanical roles you'll need A Levels (Grade A-C) in Mathematics & Physics or BTEC National (Merit or above) in Mechanical Engineering. For Electrical / Electronic roles you'll need Level Mathematics + 1 one other A’ Level in Science or Technology Subjects (Grade A-C) (e.g. Physics, Electronics, Design, Chemistry, Biology, Information Technology, Computing etc.) or BTEC National (Merit or above) in an Engineering, Science or IT discipline

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

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SHEET OF PAPER SHOULD BE ENOUGH. HAVING A C.V ALSO MEANS THAT WHEN YOU COMPLETE AN

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525927!

Apprentice in Accounts & Customer Relations

Noble Shops International Ltd

Ref: VAC000368001

Hours: 38 per week, Monday - Thursday 8.30 - 5, Friday 8.30 - 3.30

Wage: £114 per week Closing Date: 17/01/2014

The apprenticeship will develop in time and there will be more chances to expand when the role develops but the core role will be as follows: - Check orders - Process orders - Pay wages for Noble shop staff - Invoices to send and chase - Vat returns - Contact merchant partners - liaising with clients for Noble shops, this will involve dealing with all the needs from product ranges to any concerns Training to be provided: In house training to be provided by employer. Ongoing training in business admin skills training to be provided by Training Advisor. Skills Required: IT Skills, customer service skills, good telephone manner, good attention to detail, versatile and bubbly personality who is not afraid to talk to customers, team player, self motivated Qualifications Required: No formal qualifications needed but a good level of Maths, English and ICT would be preferable

Personal Qualities: Time keeping, polite/well mannered, confident, versatile/adaptable, well presented, organised

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Apprentice Administrator & Accounts Assistant

Click4internet Ltd Ref: VAC000348456

Hours: 30 per week Wage: £100.50 per week Closing Date: 17/01/2014

Duties to include:

• Database Administration

• Dealing with customers over the telephone

• Accounts using Sage (after training)

• Marketing and Sales work

• Scheduling of appointments for engineers

• Filing (electronic)

• Invoice handling

• Customer email and telephone enquiries

• Processing enquiries to Sales Training to be provided: One to one training in all aspects of job role and for the right candidate, employer will provide in house training in sage accounts and payroll. Also training in Sales and IT support. Skills Required: IT Literate (essential), ability to use own initiative, good customer service skills, attention to detail, good team player, must be numerate and have an interest in accounts. Some experience in Sage accounts would be useful

Qualifications Required: An IT qualification is required for this job role and you must understand word, excel, database processes.

Personal Qualities: Friendly and sociable, willingness to learn, reliable and trustworthy, confident, flexible.

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Apprentice Smart Metering British Gas Services Limited Ref: VAC000338652

Hours: Full-time (hours to be arranged)

Wage: £13,750 starting salary Closing Date: 20/01/2014

We seek to recruit enthusiastic, customer focused Apprentices to help our customers understand and transform how they use their energy in the future. The successful Apprentices will carry out meter installations, maintenance and repairs and associated meter work. You will be required to work in customers’ homes, including outdoors dependant on where the meter is situated. In return you will receive a rewarding benefits package including a van, all of your equipment, the latest hand held tablet technology, paid holiday, comprehensive pension and share save schemes as well as great career prospects. Training to be provided: During your Apprenticeship, in addition to the excellent technical training which includes the City & Guilds Level 2 QCF Diploma in Smart Metering Dual Fuel, you will have hands on field experience gained in your local area with a qualified mentor covering operational hours of work (which include some Saturdays.) Skills Required: Excellent communication skills, be trustworthy and reliable as well as resilient, ability to use tools and equipment including a computer, willing to working outdoors in all weathers, ability to work as part of a team and on your own, willingness to learn, ability to interact with the customer & strive to deliver excellence as well as exceed customer expectations. Qualifications Required: You must hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs/Scottish Standard Grades or equivalent at grade C or above, including English, Maths and preferably Science as well as a practical subject such as Technology / Food Technology or Electronics. Your application should ideally show evidence of your practical hobbies and interests, including voluntary work. You must hold a full driving licence with 6 points or less for use within the UK. In return, we will start you on your fantastic career journey with British Gas Smart Metering.

Personal Qualities: This Apprenticeship is a self driven programme that requires highly motivated individuals to manage their own development throughout the duration of the training.

Apprentice Customer Service Assistant More (IW) Ltd Ref: VAC000355659

Hours: 40 per week Wage: £107.20 per week Closing Date: 17/01/2014

Duties to include:

• Answering customer queries by phone and face to face

• Liaising with Landlords and Tenants

• Meeting tenants to carry out property inspections

• Viewing properties with customers.

• Making appointments with customers and tenants over the phone, email. • Some administration involving writing reports. Training to be provided: One to one training to be delivered by employer on all aspects of the job role Skills Required: Must be an excellent communicator, be very confident, good telephone manner, basic IT skills Qualifications Required: Must have good basic computer skills

Personal Qualities: Punctual and reliable, very presentable and smart, flexible, very sociable and friendly, ability to prioritise work load, good time management skills.

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Apprentice Customer Service / Sales Assistant

Ben Bishop Ref: VAC000368513

Hours: 30 per week, to include Saturday mornings

Wage: £80.40 per week Closing Date: 24/01/2014

Duties to include: • Dealing with customers enquiries both face to face and over the telephone. • Updating policies • Learning the renewal of policy system • Using internal IT system (after training) Training to be provided: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Customer Service Skills Required: Must be IT literate, excellent customer service skills Qualifications Required: No formal qualifications required

Personal Qualities: Reliable, smart in appearance, sociable, friendly and polite, able to follow instructions effectively, good team player, keen to learn

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Apprentice Retail Assistant Hunnyhill Stores Group Ref: VAC000370546

Hours: 30 per week Wage: £80.40 per week Closing Date: 17/01/2014

You will have a variety of roles and responsibilities, you will develop industry skills including how to display stock to promote sales to customers; provide information to help customers choose products and make purchases; process payments; receive goods and materials; maintain care and control of stock. Training to be provided: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Retail Skills Required: You must be a team player and be able to provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications Required: No qualifications required, you may be totally new to retail.

Personal Qualities: Well presented and enthusiastic.

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Apprentice Negotiator Island Lettings Limited Ref: VAC000370750

Hours: 37 per week over 6 days Wage: £100 per week Closing Date: 17/01/2014

Island Lettings are looking for a self motivated team player who has good communication skills and works well in a busy environment. The successful applicant will be based in our busy Newport office, and will be involved in the following areas; dealing with general enquiries both on the phone and in person and directing to the appropriate member of staff, maintaining our applicant register to include regular contact with prospective tenants and landlord clients, update, scan and file property applicant details, organise the diary for potential viewings and assisting the lettings team to complete viewings as and when required, update Landlord Clients following and viewings. Training to be provided: Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service Skills Required: You will need to be highly motivated towards a career in Lettings and Property Management.

Qualifications Required: Good literacy and numeracy qualifications would be an advantage.

Personal Qualities: You need to be smart, presentable, confident and punctual.

The successful candidate must have a full and clean driving licence.

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Apprentice Care Assistant Esplanade House Ref: VAC000367570

Hours: 30 per week Wage: £80.40 per week Closing Date: 20/01/2014

Working as part of a team the apprentice will be required to deal with all care needs of the residents and to get involved with daily activities and ensure the welfare of the residents at all times. The right person must be able to work in a close team and be flexible with approach to working in a demanding and challenging but highly satisfying environment. Training to be provided: Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care Skills Required: Good communication skills essential, patience, caring nature and flexibility with regard to work.

Qualifications Required: None as full training will be provided.

Personal Qualities: Trustworthy, caring and enthusiastic person, capable of working on own initiative and as part of a team.

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

TRAINEESHIP IN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS Hours: 30 per week Ref: VAC000363537

Closing Date: 06/02/2014

This TRAINEESHIP Opportunity, is UNPAID Work Experience as part of an entry to work course. You will be supported by fully qualified members of staff whilst on placement and also by members of the Smart Traineeship team. When joining the team you will have the opportunity to be part of the design and production team. From the beginning you'd be involved in the manufacturing and then through learning the skills have the opportunity to grow with the product range and input ideas towards new innovation and potential markets. If you've got good practical skills, and you can work quickly and accurately, you would enjoy this work placement. You will be working with a range of tools and processes, part of the job will be to use moulds and with lots of different materials following strict standard operating procedures. In this placement you'll need to work well in a team. You'll also need the ability to concentrate over long periods. You would usually under the supervision of a shift leader, carrying out several tasks within the same shift. Are you eligible? 1. Are you currently not in a job and have little or no relevant Work Experience 2. Are you aged 16-18 and qualified below Level 3 (2 A level’s) or 19 to 23 and not yet achieved a Level 2 (5 GCSE’s at grade C including maths and english) 3. Think you could be ready for employment or an apprenticeship within 6 months Training to be provided: This UNPAID Work Experience will include quality work experience and working towards Maths and English, plus employment qualifications, all assessed at interview stage when joining the programme. Skills Required: Good communication skills.

Qualifications Required: None, but willing to learn new skills. 16 to 18 years olds should not have already achieved a full level 3 qualification. 19 to 24 years olds should not have achieved a full level 2.

Personal Qualities: Willing to learn, reliable, hardworking, ability to work as part of a team, friendly.

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

TRAINEESHIPS ON APPRENTICESHIPS ONLINE www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Please visit the above website for further information on these vacancies and how to apply. Click on: Login to Apprenticeship Vacancies. You will need an e-mail address to register on this site.

TRAINEESHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Hours: 30 per week Ref: VAC000363461

Closing Date: 06/02/2014

Island Separated Families would like to help young people aged 16 up to 23 into work, by offering a quality Traineeship Work Experience Opportunity in Business Administration. You will be supported by fully qualified members of staff whilst on placement and also by members of the Smart Traineeship team. Are you eligible?

1. Are you currently not in a job and have little or no relevant work experience 2. Are you aged 16-18 and qualified below Level 3 (2 A level’s) or 19 to 23 and not yet achieved a Level 2 (5 GCSE’s at grade C including maths and english) 3. Think you could be ready for employment or an apprenticeship within 6 months Training to be provided: This work experience will include quality work experience and working towards Maths and English, plus employment qualifications, all assessed at interview stage when joining the programme. Skills Required: Good communication skills

Qualifications Required: None, but willing to learn new skills. 16 to 18 years olds should not have already achieved a full level 3 qualification. 19 to 24 years olds should not have achieved a full level 2.

Personal Qualities: Willing to learn, reliable, hardworking, ability to work as part of a team, friendly.

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

TRAINEESHIP IN HAIR & BEAUTY Hours: 29½ per week Ref: VAC000371225

Closing Date: 31/01/2014

This Traineeship opportunity is UNWAGED Work Experience as part of an entry to work course. In the placement, you will be assisting the trained staff with their delivery of various hair and beauty treatments along with learning and assisting with customer service and general duties in the Salon. Are you eligible? 1. Are you currently not in a job and have little or no relevant work experience 2. Are you aged 16-18 and qualified below Level 3 (2 A level’s) or 19 to 23 and not yet achieved a Level 2 (5 GCSE’s at grade C including maths and english) 3. Think you could be ready for employment or an apprenticeship within 6 months Training to be provided: Employability skills and maths and English functional skills. The 29½ hour week will be shared between learning time and work experience time covering Monday to Friday. Some Saturday work may be required, but this will be substituted by a day off in the week. Learning time will be 5½ hours per week and the work experience will be 24 hours per week. Skills Required: No formal qualifications required, but an interest to learn new skills is important.

Qualifications Required: No formal qualifications required, but an interest to learn new skills is important.

Personal Qualities: Friendly, punctual, reliable, well presented, willing to help and above all, willing to learn.

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

YOUNG VOLUNTEERS

Support your community

16-18 year olds

Help others

Gain confidence, skills and experience

Volunteer as much or as little as you want

Will not affect benefits

Contact The Participation Team Choices Centre:

Phone: 525927 or just drop in! [email protected]

29 High Street, Newport, PO30 1SS

The 4P course runs over a four week period with NEETs attending three sessions each week. The course is

designed to introduce students to the basic and essential skills relating to Radio presentation and production,

hence the 4P’s:

Presentation Promotion Production Podcasting

Course Content to include:

Write, record and produce a 30 second audio CV which will be used on air

Be interviewed live on air

Plan a show

Podcast interviews

Record links for the request show

Write and produce a commercial

Research news of the morning report live on air

Interview guests

Vectis Radio regularly broadcasts to over 4000 listeners and has listeners in over 50 Countries!

The Tutor

The sessions will be primarily delivered by the Director of Vectis Radio, Ian Mac who will be supported in

delivering the course by other members of the Vectis Radio team.

Ian has developed the idea of the 4P course as a means of passing on his extensive knowledge and experience

to young people and hopes that the 4P course will not just enable those who undertake it to develop specific

broadcasting industry skills but also help more widely in enabling participants to develop their confidence and

self esteem as they move into their working career.

For further details, please contact The Participation Team at The Choices Centre:

Telephone: 01983 525927 or just drop in! 29 High Street, Newport, PO30 1SS [email protected]

The Four P's Radio Course

The Vectis Radio studio is situated within the

Riverside Centre in Newport and, as such, has

access to the facilities the Riverside Centre

offers to support the delivery of the 4P course.

Challenge &

Adventure

Forest Office

Parkhurst Forest

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5UL

Phone us on

01983 527026

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Real Opportunities Now Programme

Age 16 – 18?

Not in education, employment or training?

Not sure of what is available for you to access?

RON will give you the chance to try a range of

activities over 2 weeks and have fun at the same time.

RON will give you:

• Different training opportunities

• Develop your team work skills

• Support with your choices

• Build confidence and self esteem

Call and speak to Bex 527026 or the

Participation Team 525927 for details of

the next programme.

MPCT will be available during ‘drop in’ sessions at the Choices Centre, High Street, Newport for you to find out about training / course opportunities. Call in on Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 3pm.

The Participation Team is part of the Isle of Wight Council and reproduces this list of locally available jobs from external sources that have advertised the same within the previous 7 days. The Council cannot verify or warranty any terms of condition offered by the external employers and have no affiliation or association with these employers. The Council

accepts no liability however arising from any damage or loss suffered as a result of these adverts or any reliance placed upon them. Further information should be sought direct from the employers using the contact details provided above.