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New RBKC Apprenticeship Roles

We’re excited to let you know that RBKC will be recruiting for some new Council apprenticeship roles from the end of September. All applicants will need to apply through the portal: RBKC Careers portal and some of the apprenticeship roles we will be recruiting for include:

  • Business administration (level 3)
  • Housing (level 2 and 3)
  • Communication (level 3)
  • Safety, health and environmental technician (level 3)
  • Project manager (level 4)
  • Internal audit practitioner (level 4)
  • Procurement assistant (level 4)

These vacancies will be open to all, with no geographical restrictions. However, applicants who are either:

  • A resident in the Borough
  • An RBKC care leaver
  • An RBKC school leaver who left school in the past 5 years.

and who meet the minimum requirements of the role as outlined in the Job Description, will be guaranteed an interview. We are also looking to ring-fence a couple of these roles to RBKC care leavers and RBKC residents with disabilities. More details ito follow.

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Free Online Courses Fully Accredited by NCFE

If you wish to broaden your knowledge in any of the following areas we urge you to register interest today…

We want to support you in focusing on retraining or up-skilling, providing you with motivation, job satisfaction, and brand new qualifications.

Online learning gives you the flexibility to study all from the comfort of your own home or office with no strict deadlines or timetabling.

Our free courses are fully accredited by NCFE and successful completers will be awarded a formal qualification. There is a range of courses to choose from including mental health, digital skills, a variety of business workshops and a host of health and social care courses to name a few.

View our full list of free courses here

All of these courses are funded meaning there is no cost to you whatsoever. They are an excellent way of providing valuable professional development.

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DSC: Essential Online Training Dates Coming Up

September

Impact: understanding and quantifying your social value – Monday 7 September

Confidence at work – Tuesday 8 September

Financial governance for trustees – Wednesday 9 September

Support and supervision of staff  2 – Wednesday 16 September

Moving into management – Tuesday 22 September

Support and supervision of staff 1 – Thursday 24 September

Finance for non-finance managers – Thursday 24 September

October

Introduction to Corporate Fundraising – Monday 5 Oct

Moving into Fundraising – Wednesday 7 Oct

Mastering Time Management – Wednesday 7 Oct 2020

Tools and Techniques for Problem-Solving & Decision Making – Thursday 8 October

Living our Values – Friday 9 Oct

Creating an organisational strategy: practical, engaging and inspiring – Monday 12 October

Managing for Managers – Tuesday-Thursday 13-15 October

Proposal Writing for Beginners – Thursday 15 October

Income Diversification – Friday 16 October

Communications and Branding – Thursday 22 October

Proposal Writing: Developing your Skills – Thursday 22 October

Fundraising with Digital Marketing – Friday 23 October

Emotional Intelligence for Managers and Leaders – Thursday 20 October

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Hammersmith & Fulham Arts Festival

The H and F Arts Fest has leaped back into life with a pop up festival taking place next week.

As part of that, we are running a series of free online creative workshops for children and young people and their families. Some are in real time and some – those for children and their families – are on demand so that families can work through them in their own time.

We have some great artists involved including the Bush Theatre, Scariofunk dance collective and JKing, the acclaimed black artist.

Pop-up Festival Flyer

General Festival Flyer

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THE LOSS PROJECT CIC

The Loss Project works across the UK and beyond connecting people in local communities through the universal experiences of grief, loss, death, dying or trauma.

We know that losses come in various forms; including the loss of independence, confidence, jobs, relationships and of course, of loved ones. We’re on a mission to reimagine traditional services, to challenge the status quo and to provide life affirming programmes that gives people the tools and confidence to support themselves and their communities.

Through creative community programmes, training, workshops and social action The Loss Project supports organisations and communities to become more open and connected.

We’re facilitators, connectors, and collaborators. We believe that a collective approach to these issues, can help to transform a better connected, and more resilient society.

Link

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West London Business Awards 2021 Nominations Now Open

Entries now open for all businesses in Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Richmond and Spelthorne!

The nominations phase for the West London Business Awards 2021 is now open. This year, our awards will celebrate business resilience – reflecting the unprecedented impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on West London’s community.   The awards are now open for entries from all organisations doing business in West London!

There is no fee for entry, but entrants are responsible for any and all costs incurred in preparing their entry and submitting it for consideration. Shortlisted companies are required to book one company ticket to the Awards ceremony. There is no limit on the number of employees that can join the ceremony on this company ticket. This is to make sure that if you do win an award, one of your representatives will be able to accept the trophy.

Make sure you submit your entry by the deadline of 10pm, Friday 23 October 2020…

Read the Terms & Conditions for the WLB Awards 2021.
Have a question about the awards? Read our FAQs.
Before writing your entry, you are strongly advised to read our guide on ‘How to write an winning awards entry’.
Enter the awards

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#MyBestCarnival

With restrictions on large gatherings and events still in place due to Covid-19, the iconic Notting Hill Carnival will be going ahead online this year. Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the digital 2020 Notting Hill Carnival: Access All Areas, will be held with a range of online experiences on various channels.

As this year’s Carnival may look a little different, we want to celebrate your past memories and favourite Carnival moments from previous years. Whether you were trading, holding an event, or just enjoying the festivities, we want to hear from you!

Post your photos or videos with the hashtag #MyBestCarnival on Instagram or Twitter to feature on our social media channels. Find out more

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DSC: Online & In-Person Training Dates 2020

Love to learn? Well whatever your role in a charity, DSC has a course for you!

We’ve got a huge variety of online and in-person courses in the second half of 2020. Our charity training equips you with the latest techniques and practical guidance, giving you the confidence to get back to your work and make a real difference for those you’re there for.

We’re in the process of adding more exciting online and in-person training dates to our website for the rest of the year – check them all out here.

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Online Training & Events

Courses available to book

Webinars to watch again:

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