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Bulletin Contents - 25 September 2009North Derbyshire Voluntary Action Small Grants Scheme Vacancies at North Derbyshire Women's Aid Vacancies at Tameside 3rd Sector Coalition Vacancies at One East Midlands Vacancies for Support Workers with Amber Trust Empowering the Voluntary Sector Workshops Creative Consultation with Young People Derbyshire’s Winning Villages Revealed Caring With Confidence Programme | ||
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North Derbyshire Voluntary Action Small Grants SchemeThis scheme is designed to offer funding to support health related voluntary groups. NDVA aim to distribute the funding equally across the localities of North Derbyshire. Funding comes from Health (Derbyshire County PCT) and Derbyshire County Council. NDVA prioritises use of the funding for voluntary groups which have limited sources of funding. The maximum grant will be up to £1,000 for groups with high running costs, with the average grant being up to £600. There are now four application rounds each year. If your group is contributing to the health (in its widest context) of people in an area of North Derbyshire and is in need of funding to support its running costs (e.g. room hire, transport, postage, advertising, volunteer expenses), please do apply. NDVA also accepts applications from new or potential groups, or individuals trying to start a group, at any point in the year, to help them get started. Please go to www.ndva.org.uk (and click on ‘Funding’) for application form, criteria information and insurance information, alternatively telephone the NDVA office on 01246 555908. |
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Vacancies at North Derbyshire Women's AidNorth Derbyshire Women’s Aid have three vacancies. They are looking for women who have an understanding of the issues around domestic abuse, who have organisational and communication skills plus the ability to work on their own initiative or as part of a team. A commitment to anti discriminatory practice and to working within an equality and diversity framework is essential. >>Full details, including forms, are on NDWA Jobs Page
Relief Children and Young Person’s Domestic Abuse Services WorkerTo provide relief cover for staff absence across children and young people’s refuge and outreach services as required, supporting children and young people in families where domestic abuse has been identified. Applicants must have NVQ3 in Childcare or equivalent, as well as experience of working with children and young people in a supportive environment. They should also be able to demonstrate an understanding of domestic abuse and its impact upon women and children. A degree of flexibility is desired to meet the needs of the project, covering for the absence of permanent workers. The rate of pay is £8.16 per hour.
Relief Adult Domestic Abuse Services WorkerTo provide relief cover for staff absence across refuge, advice centre and outreach services as required, supporting families where domestic abuse has been identified. This may be housing related support to women resident in our two refuges or telephone or face to face support via outreach or our Advice and Drop in centre. Applicants need to have an understanding of the issues around domestic abuse and its impact upon women and children. They should also have some experience of working within a supportive environment. The rate of pay is £9.66 per hour.
Personal AssistantInitially a 6 month post - 25 hours per week To provide administrative and human resources support to the senior workers. This post will involve some overseeing of finances, participation in funding bids, organisation of recruitment processes, monitoring of services, policy development, meeting admin, quality assessment and supervision of staff. Candidates with relevant qualifications will be considered. Closing date for all posts is 15th October 12 noon. For an application pack, please email info@ndwa.org.uk or send a 52p stamped A4 addressed envelope to: North Derbyshire Women’s Aid, West Bank House, Albion Road, Chesterfield. Derbyshire S40 1LL stating clearly the post you wish to apply for. These posts require female workers and are covered by the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Section 7 (2) (d) and (e). An enhanced Criminal Records board disclosure will be required. |
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Vacancies at Tameside 3rd Sector CoalitionTameside 3rd Sector Coalition (T3SC) is a dynamic, respected and growing organisation working to build a strong, diverse and influential voluntary & community sector for Tameside. We are currently recruiting for the following posts: Credit Union Growth and Development Officer A suitably qualified and experienced individual is required to initiate and facilitate the growth and capacity of Tameside’s two credit unions to enhance the provision and availability of alternative financial services for those who live and work in Tameside. You will have a proven track record in development of financial services organisations. You will be able to devise and implement a marketing & publicity plan and you will be a skilled communicator and negotiator. This post is funded until March 2011 from Tameside’s Working Neighborhood Fund allocation, and is a joint appointment with Tameside Council. Policy and Participation Officer – Black and minority ethnic (BME) agenda We’re looking for someone passionate about identifying and meeting the needs of BME communities through voluntary and community action. The successful candidate is likely to have experience, paid or unpaid, of working within a minority community, a track record of working with a range of different communities and cultures and VCS groups/organisations. An understanding the nature of the VCS and the contribution it makes to local communities and society in general is important. This role blends both ‘face to face’ advice, support and facilitation with an element of strategic working. You’ll understand of challenges facing disadvantaged local communities, and help develop and support community action to meet those challenges. LINk Admin Worker We’re looking for an enthusiastic admin worker who can meet the challenge of supporting our busy LINk Team. We need someone who can keep our membership database up to date and help us to organise meetings and events as well as doing routine admin activities. The LINk is an independent network with over 750 members. Based in Tameside, its role is to help local health and social care organisations to listen to the voice of the people who use their services. If you’re good with people, confident with computers, efficient in an office and want to have a role in improving people’s lives, this may be the role for you. For an application pack for any of the above posts, contact the Central Support team at T3SC on 0161 339 4985, email info@t3sc.org or download the pack and further information from the website www.t3sc.org/jobs Closing Date for applications: 12 noon, Tuesday, 6 October 2009 Interview dates: |
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Vacancies at One East MidlandsOne East Midlands currently have two exciting opportunities to join our vibrant team in shaping the future for the VCS in the region: Visit the OEM website to view the vacancies and to download an application pack |
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Vacancies for Support Workers with Amber TrustAmber Trust is a social care charity that aims to promote mental wellbeing by providing We have provided our services for over 30 years in Derbyshire, and we are seeking two dedicated individuals to join our team in the Amber Valley area. £17,237 rising to £18,043 pa (full-time 37½ hour per week) + generous contributory Amber Trust are looking for confident and capable people to join their operational services team. You will provide both housing and community related support to people recovering from You will have: You must be available to work evenings/weekends/bank holidays if required on a rota basis. You will have the ability to relate well to people, to understand the diffi culties people with More detailed information about this post will be sent out with application packs.To request an application pack, please visit www.ambertrust.co.uk Closing date: 9.30am Wed 30 Sept Interview dates: Wednesday, 14th and Friday, 16th October 2009 in Belper. |
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Future Jobs FundGMCVO is hosting an event for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) to explain the Future Jobs Fund. VCS organisations interested in hosting Future Jobs Fund placements or who would like to find out more should come along. This event will cover:
This is a free event for VCS organisations and lunch will be provided. Further information and booking instructions can be found on the website: www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/1651 For more information about the Future Jobs Fund please contact Nasir Hussain: nasir.hussain@gmcvo.org.uk or 0161 277 1024. |
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Empowering the Voluntary Sector WorkshopsA one day workshop exploring how to use the principles of public law to challenge unjust and unfair decision making by public bodies Many organisations find it difficult to balance the need to work with public bodies and to challenge unfair practice. Empowering the Voluntary Sector workshops delivered by NAVCA provide clear information and guidance to help you to make appropriate challenges. The aim of the workshops is to equip third sector organisations to use the principles of public law and the Compact to negotiate effectively with public bodies. Issues covered on the day include how to deal with unfair funding cuts and consultation and how identify if a public body's decision-making processes are lawful. Open to all team members, staff and volunteers, from third sector organisations who are funded by, or seeking funding from, public bodies. The workshops focus on the experiences of participants, both organisational and personal, in dealing with public bodies and help to identify how to prevent and resolve disputes to the advantage of the third sector. DERBY Tuesday 1 December 2009 CHESTERFIELD Wednesday 27 January 2010 9.00 am to 4.30pm (workshop starts at 9.30 am prompt) For more information and a booking form, contact: |
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Creative Consultation with Young People21st October 2009, 10 am - 4.15 pm, Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham This one-day creative workshop has been developed in partnership with a range of organisations across 9 English regions who have submitted case studies demonstrating creative consultation techniques they have used with young people. The course is therefore suitable for anyone who is looking to consult with young people through engagement in creative participatory activities. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a wealth of practical resources. Prices for each course, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £150 to £110, with limited bursaries available. Please also remember that ENYAN members can request a 5% discount on all Artsplan publications and training! For more information on these courses or to book a place, please contact the Artsplan Team via: artsplanbookings@artswork.org.uk or call 02380 682535. Download the 2009-2010 Artsplan Programme:: www2.enyan.co.uk/download/411138542 To subscribe to ENYAN visit www.enyan.co.uk. |
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Derbyshire’s Winning Villages RevealedAfter facing extremely tough competition, the winning villages in this year’s Calor Derbyshire Village of the Year competition were announced at a presentation ceremony held at the Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Mill last Thursday (10th September 2009). The prestigious title of 'Calor Derbyshire Village of the Year 2009' went to the village of Bonsall. The category winners for 2009 were announced as: As the overall winner for the county, Bonsall will now go forward to represent Derbyshire in the national Calor Village of the Year for England competition with the winner to be announced in December. For further information in relation to the Derbyshire Village of the Year Competition, please contact DRCC on 01629 824797 or visit www.derbyshirercc.org.uk. |
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Caring With Confidence ProgrammeDerbyshire Carers Association has been awarded the contract to deliver the Caring with Confidence programme across Derbyshire. This is a National programme funded by the Department of Health from the ‘New Deal for Carers’ and is for all Carers living in England who are over the age of 18 and not in paid caring employment. The programme consists of 7 sessions designed to help carers to look after their own health and well being and that of the person they care for, introducing them to positive changes they can make to their lives by exploring with them how to build on their knowledge and expertise and develop new skills. The first session ‘Finding your Way’ introduces carers to the concept and the other sessions. The other sessions are – Caring and Coping, Caring and Me, Caring and Communicating, Caring and Resources, Caring Day to Day and Caring and Life. Each session looks at a different aspect of the caring role. The carer can choose to do just the one or all of the sessions. The programme is to be delivered over an 18 month period so Carers can vary when they attend making it more convenient for them. All the sessions are FREE and light refreshments are provided. DCA have a series of ‘Finding your way’ sessions running across the county over the next few weeks and would like to invite any carers you may know to come along and find out about this new exciting project which is just for them. The sessions currently being planned are in the following areas: If you or any of your clients would like further information please contact DCA on 01773 743355 or e mail cwc@derbyshirecarers.co.uk |
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FREE Laptop and Broadband for One YearBT Community Connections is an award scheme which enables community and charitable organisations to get online. Groups can apply for a laptop and a year's free broadband connection. Award packages will be given to groups who can demonstrate how an award will benefit their work and the local community. Apply by 7 January 2010 |
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Time to get Involved in the East Midlands Plan - Bakewell5 October 2009 17.30 - 21.00 at Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell The Regional Plan sets out a broad development strategy for the East Midlands up until 2031. It lays out the scale and distribution of new housing and priorities for the environment, transport, infrastructure, economic development, agriculture, energy, minerals, and waste treatment and disposal. This free event will help you to understand the planning system, let you have your say and understand the options being put forward by our Regional Assembly, and allow you to influence local and regional planning documents. |
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