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Head of Youth Programmes Job Opportunity

We are recruiting to an important role here at Hackney CVS…

Job title: Head of Youth Programmes

Conditions of work

  • Salary: £42,000 pa pro rata
  • Hours: 4 days per week (28 hours), 9.30 – 5.30pm. Work outside of these hours will be necessary as required and will be compensated for with corresponding time in lieu. This may increase to full time subject to funding being secured
  • Notice period: 3 months
  • Contract: permanent (3-month probation period)

How to apply

For further details please download the job description and read the background documents here https://hcvs.org.uk/work-for-us/

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Jake Ferguson CEO Hackney CVS, jake@hcvs.org.uk.

To submit an application please complete the personal information form and the application form, available to download at the link above, and return to recruitment@hcvs.org.uk by 9.30pm on Tuesday 26 November 2019. Interviews are on 5 December at our offices in Dalston, E8.

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Job Opportunities from Standing Together against Domestic Violence

Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Manager – Click here

Haringey Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Coordinator – Click here

VAWG Data Analyst and CCR Impact Educator – Click here

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Supporting Older LGBT Residents

Earlier this year, the H&F Health and Wellbeing Board and the POPS Forum heard from Opening Doors London (ODL) (www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk), an organisation which provides information and support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT+) aged over 50.

ODL provide an outreach and befriending programme that ensures that support is available to a generation of older LGBT+ who had previously experienced abuse and rejection, during a time when had not been possible to be open about sexuality or gender within a hostile climate.

Click here to continue…

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GDPR

GDPR was at the top of organisations‘ ‘to do’ list when the legislation came into force in May 2018, but unfortunately it has slipped down the ladder of priorities somewhat since then. Sobus would urge organisations to make sure you keep on top of this and make sure you are regularly reviewing and updating your policy and practice.

If you’re still in a GDPR muddle – don’t panic! GDPR requirements seem rather daunting, but in reality, particularly for small organisations, it shouldn’t be as overwhelming as it appears. Remember – you didn’t have to have everything in place by 25th May, but you should have in place a clear plan on how your organisation will work towards being GDPR compliant.

Click here to continue…

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Primary Care Networks and Social Prescribing

As many of you will already know, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are now established in Hammersmith & Fulham. So, what are PCNs?

PCNs are described by as one of the building blocks of the NHS Long Term Plan. They bring GP practices together so that they can deliver some of their functions “at scale”. Most PCNs are arranged on a geographical basis, and in Hammersmith & Fulham 5 PCNs have been established.

Part of the remit of PCNs is to deliver social prescribing through link workers. As the name suggests, Link Workers will “link” patients with local community based services which may be best placed to meet their needs.

Each PCN will employ a link worker, plus additional link workers have been funded by Macmillan Cancer Care and employed by the H&F GP Federation.

On the plus side – this should result in increased awareness and signposting to local community services. However, the obvious drawback is the capacity in local services to respond to what could be a significant increase in demand.

Sobus will be asking groups to update the information that we hold about their services on our database, including some information on space or capacity in your services, so that we can help Link Workers ensure they have access to a really good source of information. If you would like to update your information now rather than waiting until we contact you, please contact info@sobus.org.uk.

The attached link provides some further information on PCNs and social prescribing.

Click here

 

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Are You Ready to Share? – Comoodle!

Sobus, HF Volunteer Centre and LB Hammersmith & Fulham are working together to deliver Comoodle H&F, an online platform for local organisations, businesses and residents to share “Stuff, Space and Skills”…

Click here for all the info!

 

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Inlet Academy – Community Education Forum

Think. Learn. Grow.

Click here for the information flyer with all details, including a free session!

 

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Nationwide Community Grants

The Nationwide Community Grants programme is looking for local housing projects that will strengthen local communities to support the most vulnerable by:
  • Preventing people from losing their home
  • Helping people in to a home
  • Supporting people to thrive within the home environment
Visit our website for full criteria and details of how to apply.
Examples of previously funded projects can be found on the Nationwide website.

How it works- Charities, Community Land Trusts and housing co-operatives can apply. The applications will be reviewed and voted on by a regional Community Board, made up of Nationwide members and colleagues.

Grant size- Grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 are available. The funding period is between one and two years.

Deadline- The deadline for applications is midnight on the 22nd November 2019.

 

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Autism- Be Aware. Be Understanding.

Our autism awareness free online course aims to develop your understanding of the diverse condition of autism and gives practical suggestions when working with autistic individuals.
Autism refers to a whole range of social, language and communication problems. Severity ranges from mild and often undiagnosed to severe, where it is almost impossible for people to successfully engage in society.
The aim of this free course is to provide a better awareness of the term ‘autism’ and autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and how to support individuals with autism.

Qualification

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Benefits

  • Achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification
  • Improve your understanding of theories relating to autism.
  • Further your personal and professional development
  • Ensure your understanding of what is meant by autism and how it is diagnosed.
  • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college

What you will learn

  • Introduction to autism
  • Using a person centered approach to support individuals with autism
  • Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
  • Supporting positive behavior in individuals with autism.

Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

To Register 

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Influencing Change 2020: for London-based change-makers

Applications for the Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s flagship Influencing Change programme are now open.

The five-day training programme is for campaigners working in London who want to take their skills to the next level. Participants begin with a deep immersion in how social change is happening today, looking at key drivers and emerging trends. We will then cover how to design and activate a campaign, from planning to final evaluation. You’ll leave with new knowledge and tools, and the confidence and networks to help you make the change you seek. To find out more, visit: http://smk.org.uk/5-day-workshop/ Deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 6th December.

Participants will hear from leading thinkers and practitioners in the campaign community. Previous courses have featured campaigning heavyweights, such as No More Page 3, Shelter, Friends of the Earth, NSPCC, The Hillsborough Campaign and 38 degrees.

The start date is 21st January, each day will take place at Trust for London, 4 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4UP. Prices start at £950 and go down to as little as £0.

So that people can find out more before they apply, we’re running a free one-hour breakfast taster session on Tuesday 5th November (9-10am) at The Foundry, 17 Oval, London, SE11 5RR. To book your place on the taster session, email info@smk.org.uk

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