The successful candidate will have a detailed understanding of the voluntary and charitable sector and social enterprise models with a focus on services for young people. In addition, the successful candidate will have a track record of successfully leading change, developing effective partnerships across the sector and an innovative approach to funding models. The post will have an annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum and be eligible to join the Paddington Development Trust Cycle to Work Scheme. Closing date for applications: 5.00pm, Friday 10th February 2017. For further information and to apply, please click here.
The HEAR London for All project, funded by London Councils, and the Policy and Campaigns project, funded by Trust for London, invite you to an exciting joint event at Human Rights Action Centre (Amnesty International), 17 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA on Monday 30th January 2017, 10am-4pm. To support the dissemination of LGBT Consortium’s Still Out There report funded by Trust for London, the HEARLondon for All and Policy and Campaigns projects are holding an event to highlight the intersectional lives of London’s LGBTQI+ community. The whole day event will have space for the voluntary and community sector to look for ways of working together to improve the lives of LGBTQI people, and we will also welcome statutory sector colleagues who want to learn more. To book your free place, please email stating your name, organisation, organisation postcode, and whether or not you have any dietary or access needs to hear@reap.org.uk
The committee is investigating mental health for Deaf and disabled people in London as part of its wider investigation into mental health inequalities. Further information, including the call for evidence in BSL, can be found on the website here The London Assembly Health Committee would like to receive any responses by 1 February 2017.
NHS England would like to invite voluntary, community and social enterprise sector partners to join us for an NHS England webinar for a national update on Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs). The webinar will include: An update on the STP process so far Opportunities being developed at national level for involvement of VCS partners in ST Examples of how the VCS has been involved in plans to date Questions and discussion When: 30 Jan 2017, 12noon-1pm To join the webinar please contact Jonathan Leahy via email: Jonathan.leahy@nhs.net and Jonathan will provide you with the joining instructions for the webinar.
Gain a nationally recognised qualification and then we will support you: We will help you to find a volunteering position if you would like one We can provide you with a mentor to help you get into work or achieve a life goal Learn – Gain a nationally recognised qualification Save – All of our trained Community Money Mentors report saving money whilst doing the course Share – Once you have graduated you will have the chance to become a mentor sharing your new found knowledge with others in your community Come along and meet the tutor Shirina at the Masbro Centre 25th January 2017, 11am – 1pm The Course will run: Every Wednesday for 10 weeks from 10am – 2pm starting 25th January. For more information or to book a place please ring Rosemarie on 0207 605 0116 or email rosemarie@upg.org.uk
One of the most effective ways to keep yourself well during winter is to stay warm. Keeping warm over the winter months can help prevent colds, flu or more serious health conditions such as heart attacks, pneumonia and depression. Dr Tim Spicer, Chair of Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group said: “Cold homes have a significant impact on your health, so it is important to keep your home warm as well as your body. As temperatures continue to drop it is vital we all look after ourselves and our families in the right ways.” The chances of becoming unwell over this period are higher if you’re vulnerable to cold-related illnesses because of one or more of the following: You’re over 65 You’re on a low income and can’t afford heating You have a long-term health condition, such as heart, lung or kidney disease You are disabled For related advice, information on winter grants and the Keep warm, keep well leaflet click here.
FREE financial training for third-sector organisations in LB Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and RB Kensington & Chelsea: Most organisations handle Petty Cash, often without giving much thought to the processes and controls they are using. That can work fine… until something goes wrong! This 2 hours session will help you avoid the pitfalls by explaining Best Practice for handling Petty Cash. Where: HFVC, 148 King St (entrance Galena Rd), London W6 0QU When: 10am-12pm, 9th February 2017 For further information and to book, please click here
Salary:£27,000 – £30,000 (pro rata) depending on Experience Working hours: 2 days per week Benefits include 30 days annual leave (pro rata), the possibility of flexible working and significant opportunities for learning and development. The successful candidate will manage, maintain and develop all financial matters for the law centre. They will prepare financial reports for management committee meetings, liaise with the appointed auditors and prepare other financial information as requested. Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates who meet the person specification regardless of age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or race. If you are interested in this role, please download the Finance Officer Job Description and Person Spec For an application pack please email: hflaw@hflaw.org.uk Closing date: 5th February 2017