Sobus is looking for a talented, passionate individual to become its new Chair of Trustees and help guide the charity through a time of exciting opportunity and development. We are seeking a committed individual with a proven, professional track record of leadership at the highest level, and a sound understanding and experience of the voluntary sector. We need someone with significant experience of leading long-term strategic development and driving financial sustainability. You will share our vision and want to take a leading role in our journey to be recognised as an outstanding organisation. Sobus was formed in 2014 following a merger between the Community & Voluntary Sector Association and Fulham Community Partnership Trust. However, we were first established as the local CVS in Hammersmith & Fulham in 1998. Click here to vew/download full advertisement. To see job description, please click on the Chair of Trustees Role Description. To view/download Person Specification for Chair of the Board of Trustees click here. Find a Sobus Trustee application form here. Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 11th July 2019 Shortlisted candidates will be notified on 16th July 2019, and interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd July 2019. For an informal discussion about the position or for more information, contact the Sobus CEO, Sue Spiller, on 020 7952 1230 or email sue.spiller@b29ab5c8692d7e7444b83a9dfaae2a38-18455.sites.k-hosting.co.uk
CAHF currently have a vacancy – part-time Digital Coordinator for our TechMate project. Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham is looking to recruit a Digital Coordinator who is IT savvy, with bags of energy, enthusiasm, and excellent customer service skills. Who can confidently communicate with individuals on a one to one basis, and with groups. Who can support and develop the project volunteers. Work with the Project manager to expand the project delivery, and monitor and track performance of the project against its targets. To view/download job advert please click here. Closing Date: Thursday 18th July 2019 at 10am To Apply visit www. cahf.org.uk/about-us/work-us/ for more details.
Supported by The Mayor of London’s Culture Seeds, The WoWC is a free, weekly, artistic expression project for women who are residents of White City Estate. In the six painting workshops, participants can discover their creativity, build friendships, and share their stories through art in a fun and relaxed environment. No art experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. The WoWC project is the brainchild of The RENA Initiative (Recognise, Empower & Nurture Artists). The mission of this social enterprise is to create a world where art galleries and museums reflect the diversity of the local population, and where self-expression through visual arts is available for all. The WoWC project is part of The RENA Initiative’s commitment to establish art programs in disadvantaged communities, creating the opportunity for empowerment, inspiration and improved mental health and well-being. The WoWC commences on Thursday 1st August 2019 at 10:30am – 12:30pm at White City Community Centre. Advance booking is essential as spaces are limited. Priority will be given to residents of White City Estate who are either isolated, unemployed or elderly. Please see the flyer for more details.
A refugees and support networking conference in West London Thurs 4th July 2019 Venue – Botwell Green Parish Centre/Hall, Botwell Lane, Hayes UB3 2AB An event for refugee support, equality, migrant, voice, welcome/voluntary, community, faith and statutory bodies who support asylum seekers and refugees as they rebuild their lives. The format of the day is short introductions and a mix of up to 12 themed and stand-alone workshops, designed to help people share knowledge, views and ideas, to strengthen connections across West London and help us find opportunities to support refugees better. *Workshops themes will be based on REAP’s priority action campaigns, as we try to get refugees’ voices heard in practical, practice and policy making to improve services and support for refugee across West London and further: Refugees for Equality: Defending people’s right to meaningful refuge. 2019 GP registration. Access to English: ‘Speakers and Story-Tellers’ – Mayor of London-funded project, Using English with confidence. Diverse Pathways – something for everyone. NHS use of interpreters: Understanding lived experiences; Awareness and standards in commissioning and delivery – testing lessons from community research Young refugees and their mental health and wellbeing: Children and Young People’s organisations expand their expertise to support young refugees. Refugees at Home: Homelessness, housing – belonging and wellbeing in London. Building holistic support networks. 2019 Get Settled Status! – Brexit and EU Refugees Click here to view/download a leaflet.
Govconnect was formed in 2015 by a team of passionate people with one focus in mind – assisting the wide range of organisations challenged with delivering the NHS 5 year forward view strategy and all other associated healthcare policy. Our work centres on Dementia, Mental Health, Early Years and Population Health. Govconnects 3rd annual Mental Health conference and 12 month engagement period will continue its contribution to increase significantly the availability and quality of care and treatment for people with mental health problems – to improve their outcomes and wellbeing but also to tackle the wider costs of mental ill health to the health service and society as a whole. Mental Health 2019 – Achieving the Five Year Forward View, 26th of September 2019 – will give attendees the opportunity to engage with key personnel from delivery partners and national stakeholder organisations promoting collaboration across sectors, working together at national and local level, discussing how they will be held to account for meeting the timeframes and for using the funding in the most effective way. Click here to visit Govconnect Website. Click here to see the Agenda. Mental Health 2019 Achieving the Five year Forward View 26th of September 2019 Royal Society of Medicine, London
RBKC Apprentices vacancies: IT Solutions Technician, Digital Support Technician (Level 3) – new! Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (Level 4) – new! This job ad is due to go live by end Monday 1 July. Business administration and Customer service (Level 2 and 3) Trades: Installation electrician / maintenance electrician, Advanced Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing and domestic heating technician, Surveying technician (Level 3) Associate project management, Data analysis (Level 4) HR consultant (Level 5) Building control surveyor (Level 6) Applications for these roles close on 7 July except where indicated otherwise. RBKC expect to hold interviews during the first two weeks of August. How to apply Please go to the RBKC Careers portal to see current vacancies.
Want to enhance your neighbourhood? Do you have an idea that will help your community? The Hammersmith & Fulham Hive offers a new and creative way for the community to shape the borough through crowdfunded projects. From community gardens to pop-up markets and festivals to art installations, if you have a project idea that will make your local area better then get involved. Join crowdfunding platform Spacehive for a workshop at St Paul’s Hammersmith, where you will have the chance to develop your ideas and learn about how you can access additional funding avaliable from Hammersmith & Fulham council and other Spacehive partners, including GLL and the Mayor of London. For the next funding round (deadline 30th September), The Young Hammersmith & Fulham Foundation will also be offering pledges of up to £1,000 to projects that benefit young people (0-25) in the borough, so all the more reason to come along on the day and find out more. Register now to secure your free place, and fill out this project idea form so Spacehive can feedback on your idea. Whether this is your first time creating a project or you’re a seasoned community organiser, this event will tell you everything you need to know to join in and have the best chance off hitting your target. If you have any questions about this event please contact info@spacehive.com. Thu, 25 July 2019 between 14:30 – 16:30 St Paul’s Church, Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9PJ
Health and Homelessness Project will be hosting their annual Health and Wellbeing Fair. This is an excellent opportunity for service users and people in the community to come and learn about health and wellbeing services available to them in Hammersmith and Fulham. There will be a range of physical health, mental health, substance use and wellbeing services providing informative and fun activities. The fair also serves as an excellent networking platform for staff and the general public. It is completely free of charge and refreshments will be provided. For any further queries please contact me on Richard.Banks@MUNGOS.ORG Date and Time Fri, 12 July 2019 12:00 – 15:00 BST Location Assembly Hall, Hammersmith and Fulham Town Hall King Street London W6 9JU Click here to register.