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Showing posts with label Service leavers. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 30 October 2024

NHS Step into Health: Internship Vacancy now open for Service Leavers and Veterans



NHS Step into Health are pleased to announce that recruitment for their Programme Assistant Internship is now open. To be eligible to apply for the internship you must be in the process of being or have been medically discharged from UK Armed Forces regular service within the last 5 years.

Location: Leeds with agile working (home based will be considered)

Role: Fixed term (12 weeks). Full time, flexible working patterns considered.

Salary: £22,837 (pro rata)

Closing Date: 23:59 17th November 2024

The post-holder will join the Step into Health team and will gain valuable experiences and skills which will be beneficial and transferable into other NHS roles. The full job description can be found via this link, and is also attached here  Click to open  Although SitH cannot guarantee employment when the internship comes to an end, they are able to support individuals to apply for other roles within the NHS.

To apply, please use the link on the vacancy page

For more information on how the Step into Health programme can assist Service leavers and veterans into an NHS career, please go to https://www.militarystepintohealth.nhs.uk/


Monday, 28 October 2024

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Civil Service Job Vacancy for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners



The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

GFIE - 313 DWP Work Coach, Luton

​Job Description Click here to open
Closing date: 18 Nov 2024

​GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EOI Form Click here to open  and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

Forces in Mind Trust Post-Service Employment Research Policy & Practice Summaries



New research and policy summaries focused on post-Service employment among ex-Service personnel and their partners. 

These summaries form part of our commitment to ensuring evidence is at the heart of decision making for the benefit of ex-Service personnel and their families. 
The summaries provide easy digestible access to up to date research evidence and an overview of current policy and service provision focused on post-Service employment among ex-Service personnel and their partners.
A robust methodology has been used to create these summaries meaning they are an accurate and trustworthy source of information which can used to inform and transform policy, practice, and future research priorities. 
You can access the full summaries and two-page infographics here

Research summaryhttps://www.fimt-rc.org/research/employment
Policy summary: https://www.fimt-rc.org/policy-and-practice/employment



Armed Forces in Policing Recruitment Event


Northamptonshire Police​ have planned the 2025 series of events called National Joining Forces – these are police recruitment events for all police organisations in England and Wales. They are designed to provide insight and understanding into police careers; the recruitment process and the structures in place to support candidates through the process. In particular the events highlights the qualities and skills veterans possess which are transferable into British policing.

​The events are advertised on Eventbrite and are as follows: 

Tuesday 14th January 2025 from 1800 x 1900

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1042651928987?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday 15th April 2025 from 1800 x 1900

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1042653363277?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday 15th July 2025 from 1800 x 1900

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1042654155647?aff=oddtdtcreator

​Friday 14th November 2025 from 1800 x 1900

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1042655198767?aff=oddtdtcreator

These events are being hosted by Northamptonshire Police as a national recruitment event - regardless of the police area you live in or may be interested in joining.

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Civil Service Job Vacancy for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners

 




The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

GFIE- 402, Dept of Work and Pensions, Service Delivery Officer, Leicester


Job Description  click here to access 

Closing date: 15 Nov 2024

​GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EOI Form 
Click here to access and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk


For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

Thursday, 15 August 2024

Quest Magazine August Edition.



Please click here to access Quest magazine - August Edition.

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Easy Resettlement Magazine - Summer 2024 Edition.



Click here to access the Summer 2024 edition of Easy Resettlement Magazine.

Click here for previous issues of Easy Resettlement Magazine.

Civvy Street - July 2024 Edition.



The latest edition of Civvy Street can be found here.

Easy Resettlement Magazine - Summer 2024 Edition.



Click here to access the Summer 2024 edition of Easy Resettlement Magazine.

Click here for previous issues of Easy Resettlement Magazine.

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Easy Resettlement magazine.



Subscribe for free to the Easy Resettlement Magazine: https://www.easyresettlement.com/

It provides insights in to various industries that you may consider as your next career path, as well as job vacancies, training providers, Colleges, Universities and Franchises that are keen to assist you through your resettlement process.

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Service Leavers' Guide - July 2023 Edition


T​he updated version of the Service Leavers' Guide has now been published on gov.uk. Please see link: ​Service leavers' guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Samaritans Veterans app


The Samaritans Veterans app​ provides UK military Service Leavers and Veterans with emotional health and wellbeing information, guidance and resources. Samaritans Veterans is designed to give you the tools to identify and navigate the emotional health challenges that can be experienced when transitioning out of the military and in your life beyond the Forces.
When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call us free on 116 123 (within the UK or Ireland) or email us at jo@samaritans.org. Whoever you are and whatever you’re facing, we won’t judge you or tell you what to do. We’re here to listen so you don’t have to face it alone. www.samaritans.org.
 

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) - Veterans' Adjustment Passports


New Adjustments Passports will support hundreds of sick and disabled Armed Forces leavers’ to start and stay in work, delivering on a key Government priority to remove barriers to the labour market and grow the economy.
The scheme, helps those leaving service with an injury, disability or health condition move more smoothly into employment.

Find out more HERE​

Monday, 25 March 2024

Open University Disabled Veterans' Scholarships Fund

Open University Disabled Veterans' Scholarships Fund applications are now open!

​Last year, The Open University supported around 28,000 disabled students. And, since the Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund was established, more than 300 additional disabled students have been able to access higher education with us.

What is a Disabled Veterans' Scholarship?
If you’ve been injured or disabled in, or as a resu​​lt of, military service, you could be funded to complete a full Open University qualification.

We offer 50 scholarships annually. All undergraduate and postgraduate modules and qualifications are eligible. You’ll have your fees waived for up to 120 credits per seasonal academic year, up to a maximum of 360 credits, which is equivalent to a full honours degree.

Information and eligibility criteria can be found here

Disabled Veterans' Scholarships | How to Pay | Open University