The Reader is an organisation passionate about the power of reading together and works to build community and individual well-being through our weekly Shared Reading groups.  Our staff and volunteers are trained to pick and read aloud great literature which allows us to feel safe to open up and to share with one another personal meanings and experiences. We believe that reading great literature together gives us insight on what it means to be human, improving our personal well-being and helping us connect with one another.

 If you are interested in attending or hosting one of our groups, please contact Erin at erincarlstrom@thereader.org.uk.  You can also check out our website at www.thereader.org.uk.

 “It always makes me feel more fulfilled than the other days”

 ~Shared Reading group member

“After the reading group I feel a change in the way things go, like there’s fresher air – things feel more alive.”

 ~Shared Reading group member

Click here for a list of Reader Groups in Hammersmith and Fulham

ROTA, together with Black, Asian and Minority, Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) community organisations in West London and HEAR Network is launching a mental health equality campaign in the run up to the local elections.

In the open letter we call on all candidates in the local elections to commit to the six action points that have been co-authored by Experts by Experience, user-led Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) and BAMER organisations, to improve the design, commissioning and delivery of mental health services for BAMER communities and, therefore, reduce mental health inequality.

Sign the letter HERE.

We ask you to support our campaign by:

1. Sharing the open letter with your network
2. Signing up to the open letter electronically
3. Emailing or mailing the open letter to local candidates in your borough
4. Using Social Media to hold local parties, local candidates, local authorities, CCG’s and other mental health stakeholders to account, using the following hash tags: #MHEquality #MentalHealth4All #HardlyHardToReach

ROTA will keep you up to date on the outcome of the campaign.

Race on the Agenda

c/o Resource for London
356 Holloway Road
London, N7 6PA

Email: rota@rota.org.uk
Website: www.rota.org.uk

 

The following Job Opportunities are currently available at Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham;

• Team Leader
• Digital Inclusion Coordinator

Team Leader

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week            

Contract:  Permanent                      

Salary: £26000 – 28500

Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham is one of the first advice agencies to secure a 10 year funding agreement for our generalist advice service and associated specialist projects.

We require experienced and highly motivated generalist advisers to work as team leaders to:

• support and develop volunteer delivery of our information and advice services across multiple channels, including our volunteer-led library service, and
• to instil a customer-focussed, quality-driven approach to the delivery of our service.

This is a new post and an excellent opportunity for ambitious team players who relish the challenge of working in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, playing a pivotal role supporting and developing frontline staff in the delivery of information and advice.

Application Pack: http://cahf.org.uk/about-us/work-us/

Closing Date: Friday 27 April 2018 by 1pm

Interview Dates: Wednesday 2^nd and Thursday 3^rd MAY 2018 (fixed date)

 

Digital Inclusion Coordinator

Part-time 15 hours per week          

Contract: Fixed Term three years from appointment     

Salary: £11200 – 11400

We are currently seeking an innovative and engaging Digital Inclusion Coordinator  to join our well established TechTalk project.

The roles requires you to support Volunteer Digital Champions to deliver TechTalk support to local residents on topics such as use of social media, online shopping and using web for employment opportunities and applying for welfare benefits.   To expertly engage with stakeholders providing presentation and training sessions.  A strong interest in social media and new digital innovations is a must.

Application Pack: http://cahf.org.uk/about-us/work-us/

Closing Date: Friday 27 April 2018 by 1pm

Interview Dates: Thursday 3^rd MAY 2018 (fixed date)