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Kickstart Scheme - A Free Webinar for Local Employers

 Registration is closed for this event
The Government’s Kickstart Scheme aims to help young people at risk of long term unemployment get into the job market by providing government funding for employers to create six-month job placements. To help local employers find out about the scheme and how it will operate locally the Chamber of Commerce and Hastings Voluntary Action are working in partnership to offer free webinars to learn about how the Kickstart Scheme works and how it can benefit your business. The Webinars will take place on: 17th December 2020, 9.30am-10.30am and 20th January 2021, 10am-11am. Further information is available via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme

Find out how to access the scheme and what to look for when choosing Gateway
•    Get useful tips and resources to help you put your Kickstart jobs into action
•    Find out what is happening locally to support the Kickstart scheme and who can help you get started
•    There will also be an opportunity to ask our speakers questions about the scheme

When
Jan 20, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Events

HVA would like to invite you to a 4-hour workshop designed to raise awareness of common mental health issues, an overview of what support is available and how to navigate the local mental health system.
The workshop will consist of:
• A look at how common Mental Health issues develop
• An overview of some common conditions
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Personality disorders/ Complex Trauma
• Self- harm and other expressions of distress
• Where to get help if someone is suicidal
• An overview of the local Mental health system and supports
• An interactive discussion about experiences
• Managing your own wellbeing
You will receive a workshop pack including a list of useful contacts and resources.

Jackson Hall
10 May 1:00PM
To 10 May 5:00PM

The course aims to raise awareness of child protection issues and procedures and the signs and indicators of child abuse.
To enable staff to identify and respond to child protection concerns and to become aware of ESCC Child Protection Procedures to encourage and develop effective inter-agency communication where child protection matters arise.

Jackson Hall
21 May 11:00AM
To 21 May 2:00PM

Are you new in post or keen to find out more about the sector? This workshop, led by HVA Director Steve Manwaring, will include a briefing about the scale and contribution of the VCSE sector in Hastings, information about the services HVA provide, and an opportunity to hear about and discuss the key issues affecting the sector.

Jackson Hall
23 May 11:30AM
To 23 May 12:30PM

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