From September 2016 Reachout Social Club at Fulham Good Neighbours is being transformed into Fulham Lunch Club. We hope to ultimately become the world’s smallest lunch club for 10 housebound older people requiring transport. The club takes place on Wednesdays and a typical afternoon has the following programme: 13:00 Lunch 13:45 Guest Speaker or Performer 14:30 Board Games and Crosswords 15:30 Tea and Cake We are encouraging new members to join us and the club is FREE of charge. Address: Rosaline Hall 70 Rosaline Road London, SW6 7QT Tel. 020 7385 8850 Email: info@fulhamgoodneighbours.org Volunteers Needed: We are always looking for volunteer drivers and volunteers to help out on the day so please get in touch if you would like to assist the local community.’
Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law. Female* Social Care IDVA Contract: Fixed term to 31st March 2017 Salary: NJC scale 29-31 £28,191 – 29,838 per annum inc. London Weighting Working hours: 35 hours per week according to contract terms Work Location: Based in the Social care offices in Hammersmith & Fulham and Advance office in Hammersmith The Social Care domestic violence project is a partnership project between Advance, DVIP, Standing Together and Hammersmith and Fulham Social Services which aims to embed early intervention and domestic violence homicide prevention bests practice into a multi agency whole family approach response to lead to better outcomes for those involved including children. The purpose of the Social Care IDVA role is to work closely with Social Services to support women who have had Social Services intervention due to domestic violence and to work closely with the project’s DVIP male practitioner who will work with the perpetrators of abuse to enable a whole family approach. The post holder will be co-located at Hammersmith Social Services and will help raise their awareness, identification and response to those experiencing domestic violence, the post holder will also jointly work with Social Services and DVIP on cases to support service users and improve partnership responses. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children. The post holder will also have an understanding of children’s social care and care proceedings. ADVANCE is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and is open to women only (*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1). Benefits include 30 days holiday and a non-contributory pension scheme. Closing date: 12th August at 12pm Interview date: week commencing 15th August To apply please download the application form and Job Description from our website at http://advancecharity.org.uk/work-for-us/ Completed applications should be emailed to: althea.k@advancecharity.org.uk or posted marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to : Althea King, ADVANCE (BSU Recruitment) Unit 6,The Lanchesters 162-164 Fulham Palace Road London W6 9ER Registered Charity Number 1086873
Wormholt and White City has been selected as one of 150 neighbourhoods which are part of the Big Lottery’s “Big Local” programme, a £1 Million ten year initiative matched by Hammersmith United Charities with a further million. The programme is driven by a resident led Partnership Board which consulted extensively over a two year period and developed a strategic community plan. We are almost three years into the delivery of this 10 year plan. Based on the emerging needs and development of our Big Local Programme, it became apparent that a Marketing and Communication Coordinator is crucial in the development of the Big Local Programme and we are looking for maternity cover in this role. This is a rare opportunity for a committed and passionate marketing enthusiast to join the existing Big Local team and further develop the work of the current postholder. If you have strong people, marketing and communications skills and an interest in community development, we would love to hear from you. Committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, we welcome applications that reflect the cultural diversity of the communities within which we work. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We would strongly recommend you view our website to get a better picture of what our programme has achieved so far www.ourbiglocal.org.uk Job Vacancy Post: Big Local Marketing and Communications Coordinator Salary: £28,000 pro-rata 3 days a week (£16,800) Hours: 22.5 hours to be worked over 2-3 days, including occasional evening and/or weekend Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover (Up to 1 Year) Click here to view Job Description Application will be with a CV and covering letter which must address the requirements of the person specification. For more information please contact: Mary@whitecityenterprise.org.uk or call Mary Hennessy on 020 8743 4545. Deadline: Tuesday the 23rd August 2016 Interview: Tuesday the 30th August 2016
This September Open Age are partners in delivering the NHS supported Expert Patients Programme (EPP) What You Need To know: Who is it for? Locals living with one or more long-term health conditions. These include asthma, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), depression, diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), heart disease. This course is Free of Charge What will you learn? The course will cover methods & ways to help you cope with your health condition &improve your quality of life. Topics covered include: Dealing with symptoms like pain and tiredness, Coping with depression, Relaxation techniques, Physical activity & Healthy Eating Essential details: When: This is a six week course commencing Monday September 19th. Each session runs from 10:30am until 1pm, Tea Break with refreshments included. Where: Fulham Good Neighbours, 70 Rosaline Road, SW6 7QT For further information & to Book Telephone: Elizabeth Goldrick or Catherine Pymar at Open Age on 020 8962 4141
Time & Talents is working with the Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), a global financial services organisation, to recruit and train trustees for local charities, community groups and schools. We are proud to launch this new initiative, aimed at embedding skilled professionals in the Westminster community through long term, sustainable volunteering. Background PIMCO are an American investment management company with a HQ in Newport Beach, California. The company’s charitable arm, The PIMCO Foundation, provides assistance to help non-profit organisations scale and grow, most notably through their Board Placement Programme. They recruit, inform and train PIMCO professionals, and then place them on non-profit boards of trustees. Over the last decade, their volunteering programme in the US has delivered benefits to a wide range of charities. Get involved We are currently inviting any registered charity based in the City of Westminster or neighbouring boroughs to contact us! We will send you a short Charity Profile form requesting information about your organisation and trustee application process. There is no specific deadline; forms will be taken on an ongoing basis. Time & Talents will look through our pool of PIMCO professionals and try to find an appropriate match! Please contact Frankie Bowmaker, Partnerships Manager, for further details: f.bowmaker@onewestminster.org.uk | 020 7630 0095 Board Placement Charity Profile Form
Autumn Programme 16 September Designing volunteer roles 20th September Safeguarding 22nd September Bank Reconciliation (for Open Age Group Members and Guests) 7 October Recruiting volunteers 13th October Bank Reconciliation (for Open Age Group Members and Guests) 14th October Full cost recovery budgeting 20 October Volunteer organisers’ forum 21 October Job searching using social media 4 November Induction and training of volunteers 7 November Quality standards 17th November Best practice in handling Petty Cash 25 November Retention, reward and recognition of volunteers Dates to be advised Human Library anti-discrimination and stereotyping events Volunteers and the law Manual handling To book a place email enquiries@hfvc.org.uk or call 020 8741 9876
PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR – COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS, BAYONNE & FIELD ROAD ESTATES Part-time position, three days per week, five years’ fixed term to June 2021 £24,000 p.a. full-time equivalent salary (£14,400 p.a.) HFVC – Hammersmith and Fulham Volunteer Centre – has been awarded a new five-year contract funded by the Public Health Service in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The project will tackle health inequalities and promote healthy living by engaging the local community in the Bayonne and Field Road estates area of Fulham Reach, Hammersmith & Fulham. It will encompass a wide range of resident-driven elements, which could range from fitness classes, cookery events, well-being activities, training and more. This new contract gives us the opportunity to expand our Volunteering Services team. We are looking for a pro-active, approachable, motivated and well-organised individual to co-ordinate this project. An early task will be to recruit and manage a team of volunteer Community Champions from the Bayonne and Field Road estates. Community Champions are neighbourhood residents who volunteer their time to connect local people with local healthcare services, who are in tune with the needs, aspirations and issues of their community. As this team will deliver important project outputs, it’s essential that the Project Co-ordinator has experience of motivating, managing and retaining volunteers. The engagement activities are expected to include front-line work such as street outreach, door knocking and two-way conversations with estate residents about health issues as well as with organisations and campaigns who can provide health support, information and awareness. The Project Co-ordinator requires excellent communication skills across all these channels, as they will deliver some of the work in person as well as training and supporting the Community Champions. They will be at ease working with diverse audiences, from estate residents to highly technical medical staff. They will have empathy to assist residents in making informed choices about health and well-being. In addition, they will feedback users’ priorities and views to healthcare commissioners to guide strategic direction. The duties and person characteristics of the Project Co-ordinator include: Recruitment, retention, supervision and support of volunteer team members as Bayonne and Field Road Community Champions Organise training courses for this team and other audiences Co-ordinate outreach and engagement of hard-to-reach communities Demonstrate compassion and empathy with diverse communities; be committed to diversity and equal opportunities; ensure representative participation in project activities Undertake and oversee project delivery, including research, regular/ one-off activities, public health information campaigns, and more Work in partnership with other third-sector and public-sector organisations Represent HFVC and be the voice of estate residents at appropriate meetings and forums Market and publicise the project, e.g. case studies, news items, website, newsletters Manage project budget and petty cash process Be self-sufficient with communications and database technology such as MS Outlook, Excel and Word; previous knowledge of a CRM and/or monitoring database is desirable Demonstrate good time management and a well-organised, autonomous work style Evaluate and monitor project progress, e.g. record-keeping, data analysis, regular reporting for funder, line manager and Trustees. Some project activities are likely to take place on occasional weekends and/or evenings. Time off in lieu is provided. As a Volunteer Centre, we value your volunteering experience highly, as well as your paid work history. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Vacancy Details Salary: £24,000 p.a. full-time equivalent. This is £14,400 p.a. for working three days a week. Location: Head office is in Hammersmith, London W6 0QU. A significant proportion of working time will be on the Bayonne and Field Road estates and vicinity. Occasional travel around LB Hammersmith & Fulham and wider West London. Hours of work: 3 days per week, i.e. 21 hours per week. Flexible working is available. Time off in lieu is available in the event of occasional evening and/or weekend events. Our head office is closed on Friday afternoons. Line management: This role reports to the Volunteer Services Manager. DBS Check: As the Project Co-ordinator may have regular, unsupervised contact with vulnerable adults, an Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role. How to Apply Please submit a CV to Chris McCosh, HR Manager, at chris@hfvc.org.uk Face-to-face interviews are scheduled for Friday 5th August 2016. CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2016. After this closing date, further applications may be considered at HFVC’s discretion until the role is filled.
Never Judge a Book by its Cover Wanted! Human Books Would you or a service user from your organisation like to challenge negative perceptions, prejudice, discrimination, stigma and stereotyping? Then why not become a Talking Book with HFVC’s ‘Human Library’. This exciting project aims to break down barriers and create a better understanding through interaction and dialogue between people. Just like in a real library, a visitor to the Human Library can choose a Book from a range of titles, however, the difference is the Books are people and reading is a conversation. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered. The launch of the HFVC’s Human Library will take place at Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 0DA on the 28th September 2016 11:00 – 14:00 and will continue over a 9 month period in 9 other locations across Hammersmith and Fulham Get involved: We are looking to recruit individuals to be Books. This can be for a 2-3 hour Library event or several. Training will be provided and travel expenses paid If you would like to get involved or want more information, contact Ann-Marie T: 020 8741 9876 E: ann-marie@hfvc.org.uk For more information on the Human Library concept, visit www.humanlibraryuk.org
The Council want to improve protection for private tenants and landlords in Hammersmith & Fulham. A third of H&F residents rent their homes privately. The Council want to do more to protect them from bad landlords – and to protect good landlords from badly-behaving tenants. The Council also wants to help good landlords by creating a level playing field and discouraging bad landlords from operating in H&F. The Council have five proposals to make things better that they are consulting on: Introduce ‘additional licencing’ Any “house in multiple occupation” (HMO) would need to apply to the Council for a licence. This will ensure its properly managed and not overcrowded. Introduce ‘selective licencing’ Properties in parts of the borough with high levels of anti-social behaviour will need to apply to the Council for a licence. They’ll have to meet minimum tenancy and property standards. This will protect landlords, tenants and neighbouring residents. Introduce an H&F private landlords’ rental charter The Councils proposes that landlords to sign up to the charter and commit to best practice in management, housing standards, charges, protecting tenants’ deposits and security of tenancies. Tenants will be attracted to H&F charter landlords because they’ll know they can have more confidence in them. Revise minimum standards for HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) To ensure that HMOs are safe and not overcrowded, the Council proposes to introduce new standards for management, safety, facilities and living space. Set up a social lettings agency This new type of agency will help residents on low or modest incomes find a home in the private rented sector and will help landlords find suitable tenants. It will incentivise landlords to let to benefit claimants by offering residents support to sustain their tenancies. Please give us your views. Visit www.lbhf.gov.uk/improvingprivaterenting for more information and to respond to the consultation. We would be grateful if you could ask the landlords, tenants and residents you represent to contribute their views too. PRIZE DRAW As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win one of three prizes of Marks & Spencer’s gift vouchers worth up to £100.