Age UK H&F: Information & Advice Worker

Job description
Hammersmith, Greater London (On-site)
£10,452
Permanent, Part-time, 14 hours, 2 days per week

Job purpose:

To be responsible as part of a team the provision of an Information and Advice service for the older people of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.

Duties:

To deliver information and advice to older people and their families or carers, by:

receiving and responding to individual enquiries made by telephone or in person.

researching, if necessary, to find information to meet the client’s need.

providing an appropriate verbal or written response to the enquiry, including information on to other relevant agencies.

undertake casework on client’s behalf

Further details

Closing date: 11 February 2023 at 23:59

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Community Producer

Community Producer

Supported by the National Lottery, the Community Producer is responsible for the management, development, monitoring and evaluation of the DanceWest Community Dance programme.

We are seeking a proactive candidate that can manage our existing programme whilst being able to identify & investigate new opportunities relevant to the organisations priorities.

The candidate must have excellent attention to detail and communication skills be able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people including service users, staff, trustees, partners and supporters.

  • Full-time (Permanent)

  • £31,000-£34,000

Download the Community Producer Pack here

Download the Equal Opportunities form here

How to apply?

  • Download the Community Producer Pack.

  • Download and complete an equal opportunities form.

  • Share the equal opportunities form, a covering letter detailing more about your experienced and a CV email to: info@dancewest.co.uk.

  • Deadline for applications Friday 17th February 2023.

  • Interviews will take place in person week commencing the 27th February.

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LSE Launches £50 Million Initiative to Nurture High-Potential Social Enterprises & Create ‘Social Unicorns'”

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has launched a new programme called the 100x Impact Accelerator. The programme is designed to support high-potential social enterprises with the goal of maximising their impact. The £50mn global initiative is dedicated to creating a new generation of “social unicorns” and is currently accepting applications. The programme will provide selected social enterprises with a £150,000 grant, access to LSE’s expertise, and a 12-week programme of support from experts and social unicorn founders. The programme will support two cohorts of ten social enterprises per year, with 70% of these coming from emerging markets, across eight sectors that align with LSE’s research priorities. The deadline to apply for the first cohort is 10th March 2023. LSE Launches £50 Million Initiative to Nurture High-Potential Social Enterprises and Create ‘Social Unicorns'”

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Funding to Support Disadvantaged & Disabled People (UK)

Charities working to improve the lives of socially disadvantaged and disabled individuals of all ages across the UK are invited to apply for funding from the Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust. To be eligible, charities must be registered in the UK and have an annual income of less than £1 million. Funding amounts are determined by the Trustees and have typically been in the range of £1,000 to £6,000 in the past. Applications can be submitted at any time, with review periods taking place twice a year in the spring and autumn. Funding to Support Disadvantaged & Disabled People (UK)

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FREE CPD Accredited Training on Gambling & Related Harms

Details:

Currently over 0.5% of our population are considered problem gamblers and 7% of the population of the UK are negatively affected by gambling, which is one in 12 people either directly or indirectly affected by gambling-related harms.

The subject of gambling and its associated harms is currently a topic of great discussion at this time and is acknowledged by experts as a serious health issue, with far reaching consequences. It negatively affects finances, mental health and relationships, not just for the gambler but for the those around them.

This free CPD accredited webinar aims to help make problem gambling more identifiable for practitioners and volunteers working with women, men and young people in both generic and gender specific services

If you would like to know about the subject of gambling and its associated harms, please join this FREE 90-minute CPD accredited webinar

In this session you will have the opportunity to discuss these issues and: 

  • Gain an understanding of problem gambling issues
  • Learn about the impacts and risks of problem gambling. 
  • Increase your confidence to discuss the subject of problem gambling. 
  • Gain vital knowledge about screening tools and referral pathways for support and treatment. 
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New Fund Launched to Support Domestic Abuse Victims (England, Scotland & Wales)

TSB has launched a new fund to support victims fleeing domestic abuse. The bank will offer existing customers payments of between £50 and £500 depending on their individual needs, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The payments can be used to cover the costs of essentials such as travel, clothing, and toiletries. The funds will be deposited into a safe TSB account that can only be accessed by the individual and do not need to be repaid. Customers can visit any of TSB’s 220 branches in England, Scotland and Wales to request access to the Emergency Flee Fund. New Fund Launched to Support Domestic Abuse Victims (England, Scotland & Wales)

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Help for H&F Residents with Cost of Living Crisis

Please see following links to booklet which contains information to help and support Hammersmith and Fulham residents with the cost of living crisis: 

Web page: www.lbhf.gov.uk/costofliving

Online booklet: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/costofliving/booklet

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How to Run a Twitter Chat

“Social media is constantly evolving – with new algorithms and updates making it more difficult to keep up to date and achieve cut-through. To maintain the same level of engagement, communicators need to find different ways to use each channel, for instance, Twitter chats.” Read more here.

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Trustee Exchange 2023 – Booking now Open

I am delighted to announce the 15th annual Trustee Exchange conference will return to BMA House, London on Wednesday 26 April 2023.

Sessions will comprise a mix of technical and regulatory updates, practical case studies, and lively panel discussions, plus we will provide plenty of opportunities to network with fellow delegates.

View the programme and further information.

Trustee Exchange always sells out, so be sure to book early – and as an added incentive, the first 25 delegates to sign up will receive a free copy of What Have Charities Ever Done for Us?, a book written by Governance & Leadership editor Tania Mason and Stephen Cook.

We look forward to welcoming you to the conference next year.

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Improving Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities & Autistic People

Digital Conference
Tuesday 21st February 2023
09:15 – 13:30

The challenges facing autistic adults or adults with learning disabilities are vast and pressures are mounting during the cost-of-living crisis. At this crucial time, we are pleased to announce our Improving Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People Digital Conference. With a particular focus on community-based services, we will address the priorities to improve support to enable people with learning disabilities or autistic people to live fulfilled and independent lives.

We will cover recent updates to policy, including the Building the Right Support Action Plan, and proposals to reform the Mental Health Act. Key commitments include:

  • Reducing the number of people with a learning disability or autism in inpatient care by 50% by March 2024
  • Proposed new duties on commissioners to ensure adequate community-based services
  • Improved monitoring for the risk of crisis at a local level
  • Speeding up the discharge process, with an additional targeted funding of £90m in 2022-23.

We will cover the government plans to reduce reliance on mental health inpatient care and ensure people can live independently in their communities. You will gain insights on funding and where investment should be targeted to best support people. You will hear best practice guidance to help you to provide meaningful, accessible, person-centred services.

Bringing together government, public services and charities, this half day digital conference will be an opportunity for sectors to come together, share insights and network. You will learn from leaders who have produced successful initiatives to create accessible and visible services for all. Crucially, you will hear from experts by lived experience, and how your services can be more valuable to those they serve.

Book now

 

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