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Care jobs workers'' scheme proving hugely successful Aug 27, 2010

Care jobs workers scheme proving "hugely successful"

People in charity jobs and care jobs within a government programme are helping vulnerable families remain safely in their homes.

That is according to research published by the University of York showing that Sanctuary Schemes - which involve input from agencies such as the police and local councils - have been "hugely successful" in allowing people to stay in their residences.

Under the terms of the plan, victims of domestic violence have specialist security measures ...

Housing jobs workers complete Hartlepool project Aug 26, 2010

Housing jobs workers complete Hartlepool project

Housing jobs workers in the north of England have completed a new residential property development that has transformed a derelict piece of land.

The £1 million scheme in Hartlepool has seen the construction of nine new bungalows in the town and was unveiled by Housing Hartlepool following help from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), which provided almost half of the necessary funding for the development.

The pro...

Green jobs ''need government''s help'' Aug 26, 2010

Green jobs need governments help

The government is not doing enough to boost the UK's green energy jobs market in the aftermath of the global economic downturn, an expert has said.

In news that may interest people currently searching for renewable energy careers, Mike Childs, head of climate at Friends of the Earth, said that spending cuts are negatively affecting the green jobs market.

Health care jobs boost heading for Yorkshire? Aug 26, 2010

Health care jobs boost heading for Yorkshire?

People seeking the opportunity to get into health care jobs might be interested to note that some 200 new health careers are to be created in Yorkshire in the near future.

Healthcare firm Prestige Nursing is to meet the demand for these services throughout the west and south Yorkshire region by supplying a new nursing and home care scheme for the area's elderly and disabled popula...

Housing jobs workers to construct 750 new homes in northern England Aug 25, 2010

Housing jobs workers to construct 750 new homes in northern England

Housing jobs workers will be employed to construct more than 750 new homes in Yorkshire and The Humber in the near future, it has been revealed.

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has confirmed that it will provide up to £20 million worth of funding for the development - which is being paid for through the National Affordable Housing Programme - to be started later in the year.

The new homes are intended to meet t...