Mindfulness for Anxiety reduction & relaxation – 6th & 8th May 2020
At a time when responsibilities seem endless, the situation dire, and it seems like time to yourself has become a thing of the past… Take a deep breath. Literally. Feel a little better? Be kind to yourself, these are trying times but incorporating mindful practices...
Skill Up Somerset
During these unprecedented times - you may wish to consider your own or your business needs. Skill Up Somerset continues to offer support through this period via non-contact communication.
Sedgemoor District Council working to help businesses affected by COVID-19
Date: 1 April, 2020 Sedgemoor District Council working to help businesses affected by COVID-19 Sedgemoor District Council has put in place today a range of measures to help some of the businesses in the District that are affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It has...
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Benefits of Competency Based Recruitment
In this video, Caroline Derrick, Employment Skills and Training Manager at Sedgemoor District Council, talks about the benefits of competency based recruitment for the employer and the candidate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Do5QPowH_A
Head of Government’s Work and Pensions Department Visits Pioneering Women’s Project in Bridgwater.
Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) paid a visit to Bridgwater to meet women being helped back into paid employment by a unique project called '100 Women First'. 20/01/20 The project was the brainchild of Sedgemoor...
December Blog
This time of year is always a good time for reflection, Under Construction has had another successful year and it would not be without the support of all our partners, we really appreciate your dedication. Since opening, we have welcomed over 6000 people through the...
Under Construction Update – November 2019
Under Construction Update – November The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and winter is most definitely on its way. There is so much to look forward to at this time of year and we have much planned. 100 Women First Under Construction, the learning and...
Under Construction Update – October
October has arrived very quickly after a busy September! After a few technical difficulties we are now able to share our short video about the '100 Women First' project. https://youtu.be/LJi7uvtakZY Our 100 Women Group enjoyed a fantastic HPC Site Tour today. A big...
Under Construction Update – September
September is here… leaves are starting to turn, the nights are drawing in and apparently the good TV starts! Now the holiday season has almost finished (for most) we are getting back to business here at Under Construction with lots planned for the upcoming months!...
The Nelson Trust opens in Bridgwater
Under Construction were invited to the launch of the The Nelson Trust’s Bridgwater Women’s Centre. The new centre in King Square has been restored by the trust to provide holistic, trauma informed support in a safe, women-only environment. The audience were welcomed...
A Grand Day Out 2 – Diversity Event
A Grand Day Out 2 – Diversity Event On a beautiful sunny March 27th 2019, Caroline and I attended the second Grand Day Out at Butlins in Minehead. This year the aim was to promote a wealth of issues and barriers faced by jobseekers through fun, informative and...