Strategies for Stress: Looking after Your Wellbeing

10 March 2021 10:30am–11:30am

Virtual Training via Zoom

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

This workshop offers tips on how to support your wellbeing.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
Identify sources of stress and hindrances to your wellbeing
Consider a range of solutions to these problems
Plan how to make time / space to implement these solutions
Identify organisations and activities that can help with wellbeing

National Careers – Interview Skills

9 March 2021 1:00pm–2:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

To register your interest for this course please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

We have partnered with the Careers Service to offer several workshops. This workshop will cover the following topics:

Recognise different types of Interview you may encounter
Understand what the employers looks for in an interview and deconstructing interview questions

UNISON Workplace Reps Refresher Virtual Training

11 – 26 February 2021

Virtual Training via Teams

To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below and you will be added to our waiting list.

This virtual training course will be delivered in 4 modules and it is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Rights Act (ERA) re-accreditation for further training of steward and workplace reps.

The course aims to:
• Update reps on new legislation
• Introduce new developments within UNISON
• Share skills and experience to further develop approach as a UNISON rep

Managing Your Money, Running a Budget

25 February 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via Zoom

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

This workshop offers you some tips on how to best manage your money.
At the end of the session, you should be able to:
Examine different methods of managing your bills
Identify the difference between priority and non-priority debts
Set up your own budget

National Careers – Interview Skills

23 February 2021 1:00pm–2:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

To register your interest for this course please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

We have partnered with the Careers Service to offer several workshops. This workshop will cover the following topics: 

Recognise different types of Interview you may encounter 
Understand what the employers looks for in an interview and deconstructing interview questions 

National Careers – Experience Matters (ages 45+)

10 February 2021 10:30am–12:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

To register your interest for this course please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

We have partnered with the Careers Service to offer several workshops. This workshop will cover the following topics:
Explore mid-life career review, for those 45 years and over – it’s not too late to make a change and take up new opportunities
Assessing and understanding career motivations and plans for the future
Reflecting on your work journey and recognising your transferable skills

National Careers – 21st Century Job Search and the Hidden job market

1 February 2021 1:00pm–2:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

To register your interest for this course please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

We have partnered with the Careers Service to offer several workshops. This workshop will cover the following topics:

Understand how employers tend to promote their vacancies
Hints and tips on how to plan your job search
How to look for work online, including using social media in job search

National Careers – CV and Application Forms

27 January 2021 10:30am–12:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

To register your interest for this course please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

We have partnered with the Careers Service to offer several workshops. This workshop will cover the following topics:

Gain confidence to build, update and tailor your CV
Identify and promote your skills and experiences to apply for jobs
Gain an understanding of what employers are looking for when screening CVs from job applicants

(Fully Booked) Dealing with Redundancies Online Workshop

15 – 16 December 2020

On-line Workshop

This online workshop will run on the following dates and times:-
• Module 1 – 15th December 10.30am to 1.00pm;
• Module 2 – 16th December 10.30am to 12.30pm

This will be run via Zoom

The Organising Steward Online

13 October – 15 December 2020

On-line Workshop with sessions taking place between 9-10 am on a Tuesday

To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below you will be added to our waiting list.

This course looks at what the roles of the steward are and gives you the skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out these roles, for example recruiting members and involving them in the union and how to work with members to tackle problems at work.

Recruiting members
Keeping members informed
How to raise issues in UNISON
Proportionality and fair representation
Interviewing members
Understanding your grievance and disciplinary procedures.