Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be part of its COVID-19 vaccination programme from January 2021 onwards.
The role
We are looking for Volunteer Stewards to work both at our hospital vaccination centres, and at our large scale site at the Sheffield Arena. This will be a varied role, supporting the vaccine centre with duties including directing and signposting attendees, informing attendees about COVID safety measures, handing out information and providing general support to staff working at the site. The role will be and active one and volunteers will need to be mobile/on their feet for the duration of the session. Shifts are likely to be 4 hours long with sites operating 7am-7pm, 7 days a week.
What we are looking for
The project is still in development and therefore we are looking for volunteers who are able to be flexible and respond to the needs of the role as it evolves. Your precise start date is yet to be determined and you may be called upon at short notice. We are looking for individuals who can volunteer for at least 4 hours a week on a regular basis for at least 3 months and who have great interpersonal skills as this role will be very much about interacting with the public.
Due to the nature of the project and the current national and local restrictions, training and induction will take place online and rotas will be communicated by way of a smartphone app. For this reason we are looking for volunteers who have an email address and access to a computer and smartphone.
If you have additional skills such being able to speak other languages, use of British Sign Language or Basic Life Support Skills, please indicate this on the application form.
At this stage applications are welcomed from those aged 18 and over.
What we can offer
An opportunity to be involved in an important and historic undertaking as well as meeting new people, increasing confidence and the satisfaction of knowing you are doing something worthwhile.
Out of pocket expenses will be provided along with all required training. References will be available for volunteers who attend regularly and commit the required number of hours.
All required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be provided.
How to apply
The Role Description for this role is attached. Please apply online here http://bttr.im/hy7ss
We may close the recruitment process if we receive the required number of applications.
On application you will provide your details and indicate your availability. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to provide ID documents for identity and DBS checks. An individual COVID-19 risk assessment will be conducted for each volunteer and you will undertake the Trust’s mandatory training before commencing in role. You will also need to provide details of referees and complete an Occupational Health questionnaire.
Questions
If you have any questions about the role before applying please email sth.volunteer@nhs.net and we will get back to you.
Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Grantsare provided to support Sheffield residents who are having difficulties paying for food and other essentials due to Covid-19.
The grant can pay for:
food and housekeeping (groceries, toiletries, baby essentials etc)
essential travel costs (job hunting, starting a new job, medical appointments etc)
telephone and broadband (mobile phones, top-ups, broadband charge etc)
gas and electricity
clothing, including school uniforms
essential furniture / white goods
rent in advance and deposits for new tenancies
rent arrears where this is a risk of eviction
It cannot be used for:
paying loans
statutory activities/requirements that either the Council or another public-sector organisation is responsible for delivering
Who can apply
you need to live in Sheffield
you are struggling to afford food and other essentials due to Covid-19 eg if you had your hours reduced at work
or you are indirectly affected eg someone who you rely on is not able to provide you with essential support
one grant will be issued per household except in very exceptional circumstances
True North Brew Co. who has a long leasehold with Sheffield City Council on the Waggon & Horses pub, have submitted a planning application to extend their outdoor seating area onto the adjacent land in Millhouses Park. If this proposal were to be implemented it would provide additional outdoor space for the Pub (True North Brew) for trading and would include a seating area and the siting of a container unit for use as a servery. The park space (shown in the picture below) would be provided on the basis of a 10 year lease. This proposal would lead to investment into this area of the park and the income from the lease arrangement would be reinvested back into the park. Investment in the pub has the potential to create jobs and training for people in the Millhouses area.
As a consequence of the COVID pandemic, catering operations have been allowed to extend outside seating areas where feasible. The True North Brew proposal to extend the Waggon & Horses seating area into Millhouses Park has similarities with these types of changes and adaptations. Consequently, this is a particularly pertinent proposal at this time that could have real benefits for the community, as the city continues to suffer from the effects of Covid-19.
We’d be really grateful if you would take a few minutes to answer 6 questions about this proposal to extend the outdoor seating area, at the Waggon & Horses Public House in Millhouses Park. Should the Planning Application be approved, your comments will help inform how this space is developed. We would then use your feedback to shape Parks and Countryside’s lease agreement with True North Brew Co. and include features or facilities to incorporate into the area.
Publishing/Privacy Statement
We may choose to use your comments within a press release or online (social media or website). Your responses will remain anonymous, unless you agree at a later date that you are happy for your name to be linked to your comment/s for example Helen T said “The seating area looks great, I can’t wait to eat outside and take in the views of the park”. We may also share the content of your responses (anonymously) with our colleagues in the planning team and representatives from Waggon & Horses, in order to inform the designs.
Updating and removing contact details
If you wish to have your contact details removed or updated at any time, please contact us on 0114 2500500 or email parksandcountryside@sheffield.gov.uk
If you know someone that may like to take part, who requires a paper copy of the survey, please let us know.
All groups can apply, but you will need to be a constituted group along with bank accounts with 2 signatories; however if you do not have the above you can still apply by partnering with another local organisation that has the above requirements. I am more than happy to advise and support all groups within the South West therefore please email me on the address below.
All groups within these wards can apply by emailing,
A new Porter Valley Dementia Cafe will open on the 6th December 2018 for patients of the 5 GP practices in the Porter Valley area. This cafe has been funded by the NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for patients living with dementia in the Porter Valley neighbourhood. The cafe will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 2pm-4pm at Bents Green Methodist Church. People who would like to attend do not need to have a religious affiliation – the cafe is open to all. We are also looking for volunteers to help at the cafe, serving drinks and providing friendly chat.
If you would like further information please contact Kath Horner – 07757 619009 or email kathmhorner@gmail.com
A huge thank you to the volunteers of Ecclesall Forum who worked hard this morning to brighten up a section of Ecclesall Road South with support from Henry Boot PLC. If you would like to see local updates and become a member of the Forum, please contact Paul May at pauljmay@blueyonder.co.uk
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