The APPGs for Refugees, and the Rule of Law, are delighted to invite you to a public panel discussion: Droughts and Deserts: A report on the immigration legal aid market and access to justice. Date & Time: Wednesday 26 June 2019, 18:00 – 20:00 Location: Committee Room 15, Houses of Parliament Speakers: – Thangam Debbonaire MP, Chair of the APPG on Refugees (Chair) – Dr Jo Wilding, Author of the report and barrister at Garden Court Chambers – A person with lived experience, recalling their experience of legal aid and the asylum process Spaces are limited so please to RSVP by seb.klier@refugeecouncil.org.uk and kama.petruczenko@refugeecouncil.org.uk Dr Jo Wilding will present her findings, with responses from panel members, including a person who claimed asylum in the UK and who will share their experience of legal aid and the asylum system, with opportunity for discussion and questions to follow. Click here to see full invitation.
Volunteer Assistant needed – The Courtauld Institute of Art The Courtauld seeks to appoint a part-time Volunteer Assistant to support all volunteering activities across the Institute as we embark on the delivery phase of Courtauld Connects, an ambitious four-year project that will open-up our pool of resources to engage new and far-reaching audiences to realise Samuel Courtauld’s vision of, Art for all. Closing Date: 3rd July 2019 £14,294 to £16,130 per annum including London Allowance (pro rata £23,824 To £26,884 per annum) To apply please go to http://jobs.courtauld.ac.uk/298 or contact Sarah.Way@courtauld.ac.uk for more information.
Age UK Westminster is an independent charity supporting the over 50s in aspects of later life including, loneliness, isolation or poverty, by providing support and vital services to help people accept and adapt to later life and enjoy it. We are seeking to recruit an Outreach & Activities Support Assistant to join our team to tackle social isolation and loneliness and to provide activity opportunities to older people living in City of Westminster. Please click here to view/download to go to the job flyer for more information and details about how to apply.
Age UK Westminster is an independent charity supporting the over 50s in aspects of later life including: loneliness, isolation or poverty, by providing support and vital services to help people accept and adapt to later life and enjoy it. We are seeking to appoint a Fundraising and Business Development Coordinator with proven skills in a range of income generating activities, developing new services, partnership building and communications. Please click here to view/download to go to the job flyer for more information and details about how to apply.
“We’re a national charity that wants to bring about a reading revolution so that everyone can experience and enjoy great literature, which we believe is a tool for helping humans survive and live well. Everything we do – from our Shared Reading groups to our social enterprises, from our publications to The Reader Storybarn – creates lively, connected, warm communities by bringing people together and books to life”. The Reader is looking for new people in West London to train to lead Shared Reading groups locally. Click here to view/download a flyer. Try Shared Reading in Hammersmith & Fulham or in Kensington & Chelsea. Visit The Reader website for more information.
The shortlist of inspirational local people nominated for a prestigious H&F Civic Honours award has been revealed. These 27 finalists are members of the local community who continue to make an incredible contribution to H&F. Director of Hammersmith Community Gardens Association Cathy Maund (centre) wins the 2018 lifetime achievement award, pictured with Kim Smith (left), H&F Council Chief Executive and Cllr Sue Fennimore (right) Now in their second year, the H&F Civic Honours are the council’s way of recognising the people who lead fantastic efforts to improve life in Hammersmith & Fulham. “We want to make sure we give people doing great things in our community the credit and gratitude they deserve,” said Cllr Sue Fennimore, Deputy Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham. “Which is what the H&F Civic Honours are all about. “And when you read all the nominations it just really hits home how much is going on to support and inspire people every day.” The finalists have been invited to a gala awards ceremony which was held at Hammersmith Town Hall on Wednesday 12 June. The H&F Civic Honours were launched last year, and are now held annually to celebrate: the bravery, compassion, dedication, kindness and ingenuity of our incredible community. Visit LBH&F website to see names of the winners.
We have access to a range of Level 2 fully funded courses that offer huge advantages to your organisation : cost-effective, help you support talented employees who want to learn and progress, and they are an effective way to support your skills requirements. We want to support you in focusing on the retraining or up-skilling of your staff, which will provide them with motivation, job satisfaction and bring new skills to your organisation. The courses can be delivered online and therefore do not require staff to be off-site whilst studying them. They are fully accredited by NCFE and successful completers will be awarded a formal qualification. There is a range of courses to choose from including: – business admin, – data protection, – ma variety of digital marketing workshops – and a host of health and social care courses. View our full list of free courses here All of these courses are funded and therefore there is no cost to you as a business (eligibility criteria apply). Click here to see more details on the website.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea offers a range of apprenticeship opportunities: 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, Improvement practitioner (Level 4) HR consultant (Level 5) Building control surveyor (Level 6) Applications for these roles close on 7 July and we expect to hold interviews during the first two weeks of August. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is committed to increasing employment opportunities for local people from all walks of life. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is also keen to receive applications from candidates who are: A resident in the Borough An RBKC care leaver An RBKC secondary school leaver who left school in the past 5 years. How to apply? Please go to the RBKC Careers portal to see our current vacancies.
The London Engagement Team at Macmillan have recently finished the design and development of a new Macmillan Community Connectors training programme that we would like to roll out and offer to community organisations for free. The training sessions covers topics such as: • Cancer awareness • Macmillan information and support services • Asset based community development Click here to view/download a flyer. Click here to view a poster.