Job searching during the crisis
Many people’s jobs have changed as a result of the crisis. If you are looking for work, there are roles that urgently need filling. The following websites and services can help:
Get Oldham Working – is still open online and for calls. They have essential job roles available. Contact: [email protected] or call on 07970966527.
Employ GM – have urgent temporary vacancies for those able to start work straight away during the crisis.
Greater.jobs – have all jobs in the 12 GM local authorities, and other key service employers. New roles related to the crisis are being added.
NHS Jobs – Crisis roles are highlighted.
Find a job – A government job search service. There is significant demand for nurses, healthcare assistants, social care workers, delivery drivers, warehouse workers and retail workers.
Volunteering
For more details on volunteering opportunities, visit our dedicated page
#QuitforCovid
John Patterson, Oldham's Chief Clinical Officer, talk about why it’s so important to quit smoking right now, as smokers are 14 times more at risk of severe respiratory disease.
Follow the GM campaign #QuitforCovid. In Oldham we work with Positive Steps to help people stop and they are still offering Stop Smoking Support via, telephone counselling.
Helpline – 0161 770 7007
For emergency help during the crisis call 0161 770 7007 – open 9am to 5pm on weekdays and 11am to 2pm on weekends.
Exam information for this year’s students
The government and Ofqual has published details about how GCSE, AS and A levels will be awarded this summer:
Guidance for head teachers and teachers
Guidance for students, parents and carers and teachers
This year schools and colleges will provide ‘centre assessment grades’ for their students. After Easter, exam boards will contact schools, colleges and other exam centres and ask for information submissions no earlier than 29 May 2020. Full details are on the government’s website
Don’t ignore it, report it – 0161 770 7777
Domestic abuse, violence and neglect should still be reported at this time.
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