City of London Corporation offers free business advice for charities in Hackney

The City of London Corporation has invested £105,000 in two new projects, which it hopes will help small and medium-sized organisations, charities and businesses survive the economic downturn and plan for growth. The schemes will provide free advice, one-to-one ‘business health checks' and ‘recovery services' to about 400 organisations based in Camden, Hackney, Islington, Lambeth, Newham, Southwark and Tower Hamlets. More information is available on the City of London Corporation website.

Source BASSAC 

Hackney structure for taking forward transformation

Press release from Hackney council

Update on the Business Transformation Programme

1 Oct 09

In June the Transformation of Adult Social Care programme was restructured to become the Business Transformation programme. The existing projects under TRASC have been merged into this new structure (outlined in the diagram below) alongside internal programmes. This is to:

• Streamline and make the projects more efficient and less confusing
• Incorporate other internal change programmes such as Service First and Service and Organisational Redesign into a coherent, manageable structure
• Realign the projects so that they are owned by Assistant Directors and the Director, reflecting the Department Leadership Team structure. 

The Council is now working with staff, the VCS and other partners, to develop appropriate ways of working together as the programme develops.  

Are your volunteers looking for a job? Free Job Interview training for Hackney Volunteers

• Are you are volunteering in hackney based charity ?
•  or do you have volunteers based with you?
  IF yes
•  Would you or your volunteers benefit from interviewing training skills? 

Many of our excellent local volunteers fail to find work because they have not learnt how to sell themselves.  If you or your volunteers would benefit from the training please contact sharpenddirector@thesharpend.org.uk as soon as possible. 

The training will be free but places are very limited.

Improve your chances for Reaching Out to Communities funding workshop additional date

The first Improve your chances event is now fully booked,

To avoid disappointment please find attached an additional date, Thursday 12^th November 2009

We are holding this workshop to encourage more groups in Hackney to apply to the Big Lottery Fund’s Reaching Communities programme.

Do you have an idea for a project?

Would you like to know more about what BIG Lottery Fund Grant Officers look for in a grant application?

Are you a registered charity, a voluntary or community group, a statutory body (including schools), a charitable or not-for-profit company or a social enterprise?

The Big Lottery Fund’s Reaching Communities programme seeks to strengthen local communities and improve the lives of people most in need. Applications must show that projects will achieve at least one of the programme’s four outcomes:

• people having better chances in life, including being able to get better access to training and development to improve their life skills
• strong communities, with more active citizens, working together to tackle their problems
• Improved rural and urban environments, which communities are better able to access and enjoy healthier and more active people and communities.

• Grants are worth between £10,000 and £500,000 over a period of up to 5 years

You will also have an opportunity to talk to a local organisation who has been awarded a Reaching Communities grant and a representative from Hackney Council’s Community Partnerships Team. 

The completed booking form should be returned to

Veronika.Karailieva@biglotteryfund.org.uk

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The transfer of funding for young peoples learning to local authorities

Labour conference: Party could reinvent public services - and itself - around social enterprise,

Labour conference: Party could reinvent public services - and itself - around social enterprise, says Byrne

'The difference between us and the Tories is we don't believe social enterprise should be left to get the job done on its own and I don't think social enterprises and the public sector are alternatives, I think they're a partnership to make public pound notes go much further'

Cabinet minister Liam Byrne

Cabinet minister Liam Byrne has highlighted a range of areas where social enterprise can assert its influence - including on the Labour party itself.

Speaking at a conference fringe event run by the Social Enterprise Coalition and think-tank Demos, Byrne revealed that the Treasury would be publishing a pre-Budget report that will set out in detail public assets where there is 'opportunity to do things differently'.

Byrne said there were opportunities for social entrepreneurs both in terms of reaching the markets in deprived communities that conventional businesspeople miss, and in transforming public services.

He said a suggestion by HCT Group CEO Dai Powell of extending 'right to request' - a policy that allows health staff to request that they set up a social enterprise to run the services - to the entire public sector was a 'good suggestion and one that we should look at harder'.

Byrne said social enterprise should not be seen as an alternative to the public sector but as a partner that will transform state services.

'The difference between us and the Tories is we don't believe social enterprise should be left to get the job done on its own and I don't think social enterprises and the public sector are alternatives, I think they're a partnership to make public pound notes go much further,' he said.

'The exciting thing is thinking about how they can work together.'

Byrne also made a political prediction that the 'argument and ethos of the social enterprise sector will be the way the Labour party reinvents itself'.

He said it would be Labour's role to connect people who are angry and want to make positive change. He pointed to an experiment he was involved in called www.localactionnetwork.co.uk, which connects social entrepreneurs and community activists with labour activists and politicians who want to help them.

'There are so many people worried about what is going on in this country but don't know where to start,' Byrne said. 'If the Labour party is not the organisation that is bringing those people together then we are nothing.

'We have to go back to our roots. This is how the Labour party started over a century ago with people who were angry and wanted to do something about it.'

Source Social Enterprise Livewire

Labour conference : Treasury Secretary extremely interested in Community Reinvestment Act

Labour conference EXCLUSIVE: Treasury Secretary ‘extremely interested’ in Community Reinvestment Act

• by Chrisanthi Giotis

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne told a Labour conference fringe event that the government is looking at the possibility of US-style Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), which compels banks to invest in deprived neighbourhoods.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne has revealed that the government is looking at the possibility of US-style Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), which compels banks to invest in deprived neighbourhoods.

The Cabinet minister made the revelation at a Labour Conference fringe event organised by the Social Enterprise Coalition and think-tank Demos.

Asked what he thought about the possibility of introducing something like the CRA for the UK, Byrne said: 'I wouldn't be looking at CRA if I didn't think it was possible.

'I'm extremely interested in the idea which I'm exploring earnestly with the Treasury.'

His comments, which included a succinct history of how and why the US CRA came into being, were in stark contrast to his opposite number in the Conservative party Francis Maude, who admitted at a social investment event recently that he did not know what the CRA was.

Maude later said he would make it his business to find out.

CRA legislation could have a major impact on social business working in deprived communities. Much CRA-related activity in the US sees banks working with, and channeling their money through, community development finance institutions, which in the UK too, lend to social enterprises and small businesses in deprived areas.

Byrne said there were 'two to three issues which mark us out from America' and need to be considered in thinking about the CRA.

'We don't have evidence banks are systematically freezing out communities partly because our evidence is more flaky,' he said. 'And there are strong voices in America which argue that the CRA played a role in the sub-prime crisis.

'There are some serious questions which we are exploring now.'

Development Trusts Association director Steve Wyler, who brought up the issue, said that Byrne's reaction was encouraging - especially given the current mood around banks.

'This is the moment for real movement to take place. If not now, when? This is the moment for political leadership when the public dismay and anger at how banks are operated can and should be translated so that it isn't just business as usual but we create a function for responsible social banking,' said Wyler.

Social Enterprise Livewire

Community Enterprise Boss Warning On Public Sector Contract Reliance

Iain Tuckett, director of Coin Street Community Builders, warns against community-led organisations depending on public sector contracts.

Mr Tuckett addressed the Development Trusts Association’s (DTA) annual conference in London and urged community enterprises to acquire assets including land, community facilities and property to provide a more sustainable income.

According to the DTA’s annual member survey, 56% of DTA members that deliver public service contracts do not make a profit from those deals compared with 38% last year. The report also revealed that 32% of DTA members were reluctant to take on these contracts.

Mr Tuckett argued:

“Some organisations may, in future, generate a decent income through public sector contracts relating to emerging industries such as green technology.

“However if they can create a commercially viable business that both sustains the local community and derives income from it, they will thrive.”

Chief executive of the Acumen Development Trust, Kate Welch, concurred with Mr Tuckett, revealing that funding from two-tier sub-contracting agreements was not benefitting community organisations.

She warned that agreements where the Government awarded contracts to large private sector firms who then sub-contracted smaller organisations to deliver the service offered community organisations a poor financial return.

These views echo those of Shadow Cabinet minister Francis Maude, who cautioned that a lack of funding “forced many third sector organisations to become excessively independent on public sector contracts.”

Source: Regen.net, 21/09/2009

PCTs encouraged to commission lets get moving physical activity pathway

Let’s Get Moving - introducing a new physical activity care pathway

The new Let's Get Moving (LGM) physical activity care pathway is based on the principles of the NICE public health guidance 2006: Four Commonly Used Methods to Promote Physical Activity, which endorses the delivery of brief interventions for physical activity in primary care as both clinically and cost effective in the long term. 

The launch of LGM provides a unique opportunity to embed the promotion of physical activity at the very core of the NHS, offering a major opportunity for health professionals to make a significant difference to the health of our nation.

The Secretary of State for Health would like PCT's to consider the benefits of including physical activity in their 2010/11 commissioning proposals.

• Letter from Secretary of State for Health
• Let’s Get Moving - Commissioning guidance
• NICE PH2: Four Commonly Used Methods to promote physical activity (opens new window)

To order a hard copy version of the Let's Get Moving commissioning guidance, please contact the DH order line via the attached link or call: 0300 123 1002, quoting ref: 292321.

• www.orderline.dh.gov.uk (opens new window)

Let's Get Moving - tried and tested

LGM has been tested in a feasibility trial in 14 surgeries by the British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health, Loughborough University.  The results of the trial demonstrated that LGM is feasible for delivery in primary care, and subject to recommendations, is suitable for wide-scale implementation. LGM is now available to the NHS for commissioning.

• Let's Get Moving feasibility study

Let's Get Moving - introduction to commissioning

Physical activity is an independent risk factor to ill health.  It can be used effectively by the NHS to manage and prevent over 20 conditions and diseases, including: coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, obesity, mental health problems and musculoskeletal conditions.

Implementation of LGM:

• Can support PCT's in working to meet Vital Signs Indicator and Local Area Agreement (LAA) targets
• Can be integrated within other health programmes such as NHS Health Check, Weight Management and can support Stop Smoking adherence
• Can be used within the general practice setting for both prevention and management of inactivity-related chronic disease in adults
• Can support general practice in working to achieve QOF cardiovascular disease indicators, PP2 in particular

Let’s Get Moving can be commissioned by PCT's or through practice-based commissioning.  PCT's can decide whether they wish to commission LGM as part of their strategy to improve the health of their local population and towards meeting Vital Sign indicators and LAA targets.  The service can be tailored by PCT's and practice based commissioners to meet their local needs:

• By targeting specific population groups or geographic areas.  LGM might be commissioned across the whole PCT, or used selectively, for example in a selection of wards, to tackle areas with high levels of health inequality
• As a solution to meet the needs of other initiatives such as NHS Health Checks.

The following resources are available to support commissioning and delivery of LGM:

Let’s Get Moving - patient resource

It’s recommended that the LGM patient support pack is offered to every individual who:

• Chooses to become more active through the abridged version of the intervention;  or
• Chooses to take up the longer brief intervention.

Patients who choose not to participate in the intervention and leave after being screened are provided with a generic British Heart Foundation (BHF) physical activity leaflet.

The LGM patient pack is designed to support patients in their efforts to become more active and contains helpful hints, practical examples, simple visual tools and personal planning exercises (practitioners might also wish to use the resource to guide patients towards becoming more active).

The pack has templates for relevant local information on indoor and outdoor activity opportunities.  These templates should be completed locally, printed and inserted into the LGM patient pack prior to distribution to service deliverers.  There is also an online search tool available on NHS Choices. Maps of local walking routes and green space are another supportive tool that can be included in the patient pack: these were very well received by patients in the LGM feasibility pilot.

• Let's Get Moving - patient resource
• NHS choices search tool to find local indoor and outdoor activities (opens new window)

To order copies of the 'Let's Get Moving' patient support pack, please contact the DH order line  or call: 0300 123 1002, quoting ref: 298594.

• www.orderline.dh.gov.uk (opens new window)

Exercise on referral

Let’s Get Moving can act as a signposting option for exercise on referral and condition specific classes.

The NICE public health guidance 2006: four commonly used methods to promote physical activity, does not endorse the use of exercise on referral schemes for the general promotion of physical activity. Please refer to the DH statement on exercise referral.

• DH statement on exercise referral

Where NICE guidance promotes the use of condition-specific classes for specific conditions, this guidance should be followed. For example:

• NICE clinical guideline 88 (2009), Early Management of Persistent Non-Specific Low Back Pain
• NICE clinical guideline 12 (2004), Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Adults in Primary and Secondary Care
• NICE clinical guideline 23 (2004, amended 2007), Depression: Management of Depression in Primary and Secondary Care
• NICE public health guidance 16 (2008), Occupational Therapy Interventions and Physical Activity Interventions to Promote the Mental Wellbeing of Older People in Primary Care and Residential Care.

Let's Get Moving - training

The Department has developed a standardised Let’s Get Moving training package:

Training module 1 (three hours): comprehensively covers physical activity for health, and provides an overview of the pathway and an introduction to motivational interviewing (MI). This module enables providers to deliver an abridged (but not full) version of the brief intervention. Those already experienced in MI who attend this module will be able to deliver a full brief intervention.

Training module 2 (1.5 days): develops MI skills; when incorporated with module 1, enables practitioners to provide the full intervention. Unless already MI trained, all providers delivering the full brief intervention will be required to attend both modules 1 and 2.

Note – training modules 1 and 2 will be available to order from the DH orderline from the mid October 2009.

The future of Care Debate - comment from Chief Exec of Counsel and Care National Charity

National care service – what's the big idea?

We need to ensure that the next government can't duck its responsibilities for radical social care reform, says Stephen Burke

Health secretary Andy Burnham responds after a positive reaction to his speech at the Labour party conference in Brighton. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters

 "The prime minister placed social care centre stage for the coming election and Labour's big idea – the national care service. A fairer and better quality care system, where everyone gets some help, where staff are properly rewarded, giving peace of mind in retirement." So said the health secretary Andy Burnham at the Labour party conference this week.  

How will the Conservative party respond at its annual conference? And will care be the big election issue? 

Labour has thrown down the gauntlet with its announcement of free homecare for older people with the highest needs from October 2010, as a trailer for its plans to end the postcode lottery with a national care service on a par with the NHS.  

The national care service and options for care funding were first set out in the Shaping the Future of Care Together green paper published in July. They include plans to invest more in prevention, advice and information, and the drive towards personalised support.  

The Conservative response then was to accuse the government of further dithering after 12 years, calling for decisive action not more debate. So will we now see concrete alternative proposals as the Conservatives prepare for government themselves? 

Clearly the next government cannot do nothing. The current care system is unfair and underfunded with widespread, unmet need.  But it's also unsustainable due to the increasing demands and expectations of our ageing population, and more people living longer with disabilities and dementia. The budget pressures on councils, mainly Tory controlled, will intensify in the face of this growing need. 

Millions of families with older relatives are struggling with the postcode lottery in care, the shortfall in services and rising bills for care. Will these private struggles, touching almost every family in the country, become a mass public concern for better and fairer care? Will the fact that almost 50% of those who actually vote at the general election will be aged over 60 have an impact on the parties' policies on care? 

Every party should be aiming to win not only older people's votes but also those of their carers – a huge army made up mainly of women aged 40 plus. They want to carry on working but too often they are forced to leave work or retire early because of their care responsibilities. They need a reliable care and support infrastructure as much as they need good transport, health, police and education.  

That's why better care is not just about social justice but is also fundamental to recovery, economic success and sustaining an ageing workforce. A national care service tackling the unfairness and inconsistencies in the current system would deliver care and support that older people and carers could rely on wherever they live in the country. 

The question still to be answered in the big care debate is how that national service can be funded. I support the comprehensive option in the green paper; it's the simplest option – everyone would get the care they need in return for a one-off payment. We need to ensure that the payment is fair and affordable to all, and I have called for a care duty to be levied on estates so that payment under the comprehensive option reflects people's wealth.   

Others will have different ideas for funding better care. But it's clear that more money is needed to close the current care gap as well as meeting future demands.   

I am sure that every manifesto will contain commitments for better care. What we need now is a groundswell of public support in the lead up to and beyond the election to ensure that the next government can't duck its responsibilities for radical reform.    

 • Stephen Burke is chief executive of Counsel and Care, the national charity working with older people and carers to get the best care and support. He is speaking at a Conservative party conference fringe meeting on 7 October on making social care the big election issue.

Posted by Stephen Burke Friday 2 October 2009 11.01 BST guardian.co.uk

Crisis to launch social investment units modelled on corporate share offer

Crisis is set to unveil a new investment vehicle that promises investors a social return on investment of 366 per cent – but no financial return.

Urban Investors will raise funds to help Crisis roll out its Skylight training services to five more UK cities over five years.  A full prospectus will be issued at the launch on 14 October and investors will be treated like shareholders in a for-profit business, given full reports every six months as well as continual updates on unit value, fund subscription, site developments and the charity’s successes. Investors can choose where their money will be spent.  The minimum stake is £1,200.

An advisory board chaired by the Pearson Group’s Sir David Bell has overseen the development of Urban Investos.

October 2009

Up to £40k grant from Comic Relief

For projects in the UK, we currently have the following programmes:

Choose a programme to continue

• Mental Health
• Domestic and Sexual Abuse
• Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women
• Sport for Change
• Young People aged 11-25:
  • Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Young People
  • Young People and Alcohol
  • Young People with Mental Health Problems
• Local Communities

Coming Soon

• Young Carers (managed by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers)
• Older People

Free wireless internet connection offered to charities

Freerunner, a network that provides free public wi-fi is offering 500 community groups and charities the chance to receive free wireless connection to the internet. Members of local communities are being asked to apply and Freerunner will offer to install it in any local community building. It has also joined forces with donor website Just Giving to offer free wi-fi services to some of its charity members. Community groups interested in receiving a free hotspot should send 150 words explaining where and why they want the connection to connectmenow@freerunr.com or phone 0800 860 0815.

Source BASSAC

CREATE Consortium seeks community organisations to pilot the Community Allowance

The idea of Community Allowance is that community organisations can pay people on any benefit do part time or sessional work that strengthens their community with affecting their benefits. The CREATE Consortium is seeking community organisations that are interested in becoming a partner with CREATE in order to run the Community Allowance which are: local community based charity, social enterprise or community interest company; trusted locally, with a track record of working with ‘hard to reach’ people; have the capacity and skills to support the Community Allowance participants; and have ability to generate local paid work (e.g. community research or youth work) or identify and place people in paid work that strengthens their neighbourhood (e.g. School Crossing Patrol).

Further information and details of how to submit a proposal (deadline 1^st October 2009) can be found on the website.

Source BASSAC 

Low Carbon Communities Challenge

The Government is looking for local authorities, local strategic partnerships or legally constituted third sector organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who want to help communities fight climate change. Communities can apply for a share of a £10million fund to build on existing low carbon schemes. The Low Carbon Communities Challenge will help communities curb their carbon emissions and encourage economic investment that delivers greater energy efficiency. Examples of applicants include:

• A local authority or regional agency applying on behalf of residents/employees in several rural villages where a wind farm has been proposed. The authority can use the Challenge to discuss with villagers the mix of options for cutting carbon emissions and greening the area, and how the wind farm may fit into these options. Through the Challenge they may wish to discuss social enterprise models that enable the villages to benefit from the wind farm. They could use the funding for heat pumps in the village schools, and work with one of the partners to involve pupils and teachers.

• A community where the main employer has taken a strong leadership role and made significant carbon reductions in its operations. By participating in the Challenge, the business could extend its leadership role to the wider neighbourhood, for example by offering skills and advice to residents and employees to help them develop broader low carbon plans for the area. Participants may choose to use the funding to create a network of green ‘open houses’ in the area so that local residents can see energy, waste and water measures in homes that are similar to their own

• A grassroots community group that has already been working across a number of neighbourhoods to encourage low carbon measures, for example home insulation, food growing or cycling, and wishes to use the Challenge and funding to consider options for community-scale renewables. The revenue from feed-in tariffs (a financial incentive, which will apply from April 2010 to small-scale, low carbon electricity generation) could be used for insulation and water-saving measures in surrounding homes.

The twenty successful communities will each receive support to pay for real measures selected by the local residents themselves. These could range from a local biomass plant to retrofitting homes to electric car charge points. In return for technical and financial assistance, people living and working in the area will work alongside government and contribute to finding low carbon solutions which will benefit the whole country. Successful outcomes from the project will pave the way for a national roll-out of proven measures.

Specialist support is available for communities from a range of partners including The Energy Saving Trust, The Carbon Trust, WRAP and the third sector.

For towns to be eligible they must demonstrate they are already making changes and are committed to developing both infrastructure and behaviour change that results in carbon reduction such as wind farms, electric car infrastructure or home energy refurbishments.

There are two application phases with deadlines of 27 November and 30 December 2009. All applicants need to register their interest by 28 October 2009.

For more information on the Challenge, see the Department of Energy and Climate Change website.

Source SYFAB

Funding to release the potential of young people 14-25 years old

We aim to help you create lasting organisations that enable young people to discover their potential, pursue their goals and achieve their dreams.

Learning Launchpad is a fund for ambitious people who have a passion to make a difference.

Our goal is to discover and support groundbreaking ideas that will raise the aspirations and release the potential of young people aged 14-25 in their transition to adulthood.

We help innovative organisations to grow or get off the ground through a combination of financial investment and tailored support. Created by the Launchpad at the Young Foundation, in partnership with the independent education foundation Edge, we are looking for ideas that help young people reach beyond academic paths to success, encourage learning-by-doing, and develop their non-cognitive "soft" skills.

We care about making a lasting difference and we know that the opportunities to do this can take many different forms. The fund is open to individuals, teams or early-stage organisations; we don’t mind if you are a charity, a for-profit business or a social enterprise.

So, if you are an emerging social organisation, that offers practical learning opportunities to young people aged 14 to 25, and you meet our criteria, we invite you to explore the website and submit an application.

The next application deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 24th November 2009

Click here to view the website

Charities Aid Foundation to distribute government fund helping people with disabilities to volunteer

2 October 2009

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is to be part of a consortium, along with Digital Public and RNIB, running the Office of the Third Sector’s £2 million pilot fund in London, the West Midlands and the North-West, to help support people with disabilities to volunteer. CAF will design, run, and evaluate the fund.

Statistics released by the Office of the Third Sector in the Cabinet Office show that people with a disability are 9% less likely to volunteer than the rest of the population. This is caused by a lack of specialised equipment, inappropriate premises, the extra cost of travel and need for support workers to provide physical and communications assistance.

John Low, Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation, said: “Volunteering should be open to everyone without exception. Charities will really benefit from the skills and experience disabled people bring.”

Grants from the fund will be awarded in five waves between late 2009 and 2011. These will be followed by an evaluation of their success. CAF will be operating all activities associated with the grants including designing the programme, assessing applications, supporting decision making and managing grant relationships.

For charities interested in getting involved in the scheme, or who would just like to find out more, the Charities Aid Foundation has set up an enquiry line which can be reached on: 03000 123 346

CAF

ESF Funding re: Employment & Key Health & Social Care Client Groups

London Councils is welcoming tenders from voluntary and not-for-profit organisations under its European Social Fund co-financing programme.

The programme aims to improve labour market opportunities and enhance the employability of some of the most disadvantaged and excluded groups in London. 

Projects will run for up to 24 months with programme delivery taking place between April 2010 and March 2012. There will be £7.3m available for funded activities.

The new programme will support the following target groups:

• Disabled parents
• People with mental health needs
• People recovering from drug and alcohol addiction
• Homeless individuals
• Homeless families
• Parents in workless households
• Parents of disabled children
• Refugees
• People from ethnic groups with low rates of labour market participation
• Older people aged 50 and over

Application forms and the prospectus are available to download here - see the related documents on this page.

The deadline for applications is 12 Noon on 2 November 2009.

For further information on how to apply, please contact by email Sarah Watson and Stephen Boon or by post at

GLE
New City Court
20 St. Thomas Street
London SE1 9RS

In the interest of fairness to all applicants, London Councils cannot discuss individual project ideas. If you would like advice and guidance on your project idea, please see the LVSTC website Opens in a new window or the Islington Training Network website Opens in a new window.

There will be a launch seminar on Friday 9 October 2009, at 2pm at London Councils, so if you are interested in finding out more, please book a place. 

To reserve a place at this seminar, please email Tamina Hussain

Developing Sustainable Employment Pathways in the Charedi Community in Hackney

Sustainable Employment in the Charedi Community (2.27 MB)
Sustainable Employment in the Charedi Community (26 KB)

To express your interest, please respond by email to sonia.khan@hackney.gov.uk

Sonia Khan, Head ofCommissioning:  
by 19th October 2009

Community Liaison Officer - Epping Forest

Ref No

OS031

Salary

Starting Salary £23,830 per annum including Outer London Weighting (Salary range £23,830 - £28,720) Funding for a five year post

Department

Open Spaces

Description

Epping Forest is London and Essex’s largest open space and it’s one of Britain’s most precious wood pasture landscapes. It was acquired 131 years ago, at the birth of the public access and conservation movement by the City of London. The project will celebrate the Epping Forest story through a new interpretative centre in the north of the Forest as well as restoring the traditional use of the Forest with the extension of pollarding and Forest grazing. A number of visitor hubs will be developed to improve the visitor experience and to reach out to potential visitors in the community with innovative and exciting methods. You will have the ability to design, co-ordinate and facilitate a series of programmes and events designed to promote the Forest, as set out in the Heritage Lottery Funded Branching Out Project, and specifically deliver the associated Community Engagement Plan. With relevant experience within a community liaison environment, you will possess skills in outreach, audience understanding and customer service excellence. A recognised qualification in youth and community work or other relevant degree or qualification is desirable. The closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm, Tuesday 6th October 2009. Interviews: w/c 19 October 2009. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Bureau Disclosure. The post offers additional attractive benefits, including residential accommodation. The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Location

Epping Forest

Contact details

For further information about Epping Forest you can visit our website www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/openspaces Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference OS031. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Contact email

cru@cityoflondon.gov.uk - Please include your name and address.

Closing date

2009-10-06

Documents

CRB Policy (PDF).pdf

CRB Questions and Answers (PDF).pdf

How to complete the application form (pdf).pdf

Rehabilitation Periods - Information for Applicants (pdf).pdf

Job Information Pack (PDF).pdf

Downloadable application form (Word).doc

 

Apply on line here (register via left hand column ) 

 

Operational Support Assistant - Part Time - COL

Ref No

CCS114

Salary

£9,630 - £11,270 pa inc, depending on experience performance

Department

Community and Children's Services

Description

We may be the smallest Local Authority in London but we are one of the best in London. The City of London is a four star authority that prides itself on providing an excellent service to all of our residents. Our Youth & Play Service delivers a wide range of quality support services for children and young people living in and around the City of London, making it a place for young people. We are looking for a part-time Operational Support Assistant to provide key administrative support to our teams. This part-time position offers you the opportunity to fit your work around your life. With 17.5 hours a week, you will work on Mondays but have the flexibility to choose the other 2 or 3 days. As well as general administration and word processing you will be assisting with budgeting, updating the website and minuting meetings. As part of the administration team, you will be a central port of call providing excellent customer service to Youth and Play Practitioners, service users, Members, MPs and partner agencies. Highly flexible, you will enjoy working in a busy and varied environment and like to think on your feet. With GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, you will have previous experience working in a busy office environment. Closing date: 4pm on 5 October 2009. The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Location

Guildhall, London EC2

Contact details

To apply online, please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answer phone) quoting reference number CCS114. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Contact email

cru@cityoflondon.gov.uk - Please include your name and address.

Closing date

2009-10-05

Documents

CRB Policy (PDF).pdf

CRB Questions and Answers (PDF).pdf

Rehabilitation Periods - Information for Applicants (pdf).pdf

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Claims Completion Officer - LBH

Directorate Finance & Resources Service Area Benefits Salary £25,515 - £27,009 Shift Pattern Full Time - 36hrs, Monday / Friday Closing date for applications 19 October 2009

Bringing a customer focus to working with benefits claimants The Role At the London Borough of Hackney we are not just paying lip service to becoming an excellent Revenues and Benefits Service. Through hard work and determination we have substantially improved our services and the results speak for themselves. Our Benefits Service achieved a 4 star rating under Comprehensive Performance Assessment for 2008. We value skilled, diligent, motivated people with integrity and bright ideas – if you care passionately about getting the right result for our customers then you will fit in here. You will need to have practical experience of working in a Housing Benefit environment together with a comprehensive understanding of the legislation which governs the administration of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (HB/CTB). As a Hackney employee you can benefit from excellent learning and development, generous leave entitlement, a final salary pension scheme and flexible working opportunities. You will be proactively assisting customers to claim for Housing and Council Tax Benefit and collecting all information relevant to making decisions on benefit claims by visiting customers at home, interviewing them in the office or writing to them. You will also be attending outreach surgeries and benefits take up events. The Requirements Experience of explaining complex information to clients in a customer friendly manner, both verbally and in writing. Extensive experience of working in an administrative role within an office environment. Responsibilities To undertake ad hoc projects including take-up campaigns to help the Benefits Service communicate effectively with its customers. To collect all information relevant to making decisions on benefit claims by visiting customers at home, interviewing them in the office or telephoning and writing to them. The Individual You will have a good working knowledge of Housing and Council Tax Benefit, experience of IT and of explaining complex information to customers both verbally and in writing. Additional Website Text If you have any questions about this post, please email Fiona Darby, Head of Benefits at fiona.darby@hackney.gov.uk

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Policy and Projects Officer

Directorate Finance & Resources Service Area Benefits Salary £32,532 - £35,055 Shift Pattern Full Time - 36hrs, Monday / Friday Closing date for applications 19 October 2009

Supporting change in Housing and Benefits The Role At the London Borough of Hackney we are not just paying lip service to becoming an excellent Revenues and Benefits Service. Through hard work and determination we have substantially improved our services and the results speak for themselves. Our Benefits Service achieved a 4 star rating under Comprehensive Performance Assessment for 2008. We value skilled, diligent, motivated people with integrity and bright ideas – if you care passionately about getting the right result for our customers then you will fit in here. You will need to have practical experience of working in a Housing Benefit environment together with a comprehensive understanding of the legislation which governs the administration of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (HB/CTB). As a Hackney employee you can benefit from excellent learning and development, generous leave entitlement, a final salary pension scheme and flexible working opportunities. The post holder will effectively plan, scope and deliver projects and take the lead in formulating Housing and Council Tax Benefit policies and produce and maintain benefit procedures. The Requirements Able to write clear concise briefing notes, procedures, reports, and other relevant communication material. Extensive knowledge of Housing and Council Tax Benefits legislation, regulations and working practices. Knowledge of other welfare benefits. Responsibilities Take on this broad and varied role and you will lead projects with both internal and external customers, produce and maintain benefits procedures, and advise and brief on legislative changes relating to Housing Benefit practices, procedures, IT systems, and policies. The Individual A calm and confident communicator with a resilient approach, you will have detailed knowledge of Housing and Council Tax legislation and Comprehensive Area Assessment performance measures. Good report writing and training skills will also be essential. You will be a highly motivated individual who will assist in developing a programme of change and will work on their own initiative. Additional Website Text If you have any questions about this post, please email Fiona Darby, Head of Benefits at fiona.darby@hackney.gov.uk

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Recycling Assistant

Directorate Neighbourhoods & Regeneration Service Area Waste Strategy Salary £25,515 - £27,009 Shift Pattern Full Time - 36hrs, Monday / Friday Closing date for applications 16 October 2009

The waste’s recycled. The thinking’s new. The Role Part of a committed, forward-thinking and ambitious team, you will assist our Recycling Officer on a range of kerbside, estate and bring site recycling schemes. This will include helping with administration and organisation of the schemes from consultation through to installation and operation, as well as promoting them and monitoring their performance. The Requirements Credible and confident with good written communication, you should be able to present information clearly and precisely. The ability to shift your focus to meet changing priorities is essential. Responsibilities Helping to implement our Waste and Recycling Strategy, you will work to develop the service we provide and contribute to achieving our objectives on recycling and waste minimisation. This will involve assisting in the execution and monitoring of action plans that turn strategic objectives into reality. The Individual You should bring to the role both experience of the waste management and recycling sector, ideally in local government, and a grasp of the challenges of inner city recycling.

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Team Administrator LBH

Directorate Neighbourhoods & Regeneration Service Area Safer Communities Salary £25,515 - £27,009 Shift Pattern Full Time - 36hrs, Monday / Friday Closing date for applications 13 October 2009

A varied support role in our Community Safety team The Role You will take on a broad spectrum of administrative duties for our entire Community Safety function. This includes ASB, Violent Crime and Preventing Violent Extremism, Neighbourhood Co-ordinators, Reducing Re-offending and Support Teams. The Requirements The challenge calls for the ability to set and meet personal priorities, objectives and deadlines, while maintaining a clear focus on key service objectives and accountabilities. As well as contributing to and monitoring challenging service targets, you must also be skilled in the use of Microsoft programmes. Responsibilities As well as co-ordinating and servicing internal and external meetings, we will expect you to monitor all staff movements and activities. You will also undertake PA responsibilities for the Team Manager and Operational Manager. The Individual As well as co-ordinating and servicing internal and external meetings, we will expect you to monitor all staff movements and activities. You will also undertake PA responsibilities for the Team Manager and Operational Manager. Additional Website Text Two Year Fixed Term Contract

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Unit Coordinator LBH

Unit Coordinator

Directorate Children & Young People’s Service Service Area Children's Social Care Salary £25,515 - £27,009 Shift Pattern Full Time - 36hrs, Monday / Friday Closing date for applications 11 October 2009

The Role We are adopting new ways of working which encourage professional skill and confidence and lead social workers back to doing social work. We have created small units each of which will include a Unit Coordinator and we are currently recruiting the right individuals to these essential roles. The Requirements The Unit Coordinator will often be the first point of contact with the family and will play an incredibly important role, so an understanding and awareness of the importance of the work the unit does is key. We need enthusiastic, pro-active people to provide the organisational foundation within the units. The role is highly varied and the successful applicants will manage a range of tasks at any one time - from organising a meeting with a family to updating a social workers diary, and from liaising with colleagues in partner organisations to accurately recording confidential information. The Individual Demonstrable experience of your ability to think, plan and communicate clearly, is critical, as is experience of prioritising and multi-tasking. Your tact and diplomacy are vital as is a genuine interest in the responding to the needs of children and families with whom the unit works. These are crucial and exciting roles, they offer the right individuals the opportunity to develop an insight into working with children and families, while contributing to reclaiming social work in Hackney - sound interesting … why not find out more? Please upload a personal statement to be considered for this role.   An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Check is required.

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Independent Chair of the Children and Young People’s Voluntary Sector Forum

Islington Children and Young People’s Voluntary Sector Forum is looking for an inspiring leader to join the Forum and its Executive. You will lead on effective operations of the forum to increase the voice and influence of the voluntary and community sector, striving for positive outcomes for children and young people in Islington. You will be responsible for the strategic direction, governance and development of the Forum in recognition of the needs and priorities of the local third sector and the Children’s Trust agenda.
The role requires someone with strategic vision, a good understanding of the voluntary and community sector and in-depth knowledge of children’s services.

You will need to be able to communicate and consult effectively with other colleagues in Islington, and to represent the voluntary sector on strategic bodies and other arenas. You will have personal gravitas and a proven track record of effective leadership within a voluntary, statutory or independent sector in the context of children services. This will be complemented by the sound knowledge of recent policy developments relating to children’s services and commissioning.

It is anticipated that the Chair will be required to work on a consultancy basis, four hours per week, with the possibility of extra hours.

Initial contract for a year subject to review and satisfactory references and CRB checks
 For application pack contact Luiza Mattausch, the Voluntary and Community Sector Involvement Officer on 020 7527 5947 or email Luiza.Mattausch@islington.gov.uk.

Part Time Fianance and Admin Worker- Islington

12 hours per week

Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign Limited is a registered charity that works in partnership with progressive organisations in the UK, to promote social and economic justice in Nicaragua. This is achieved through campaigning and lobbying in the UK and the development of solidarity at all levels between the UK and Nicaragua.

Responsibilities of the post include accounting for all income and expenditure, payroll, preparation of budgets and management accounts, finance reports, managing cashflow and preparation of year end accounts.  All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
 
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Policy Officer - Rights Of Women

1 year fixed term contract but may be extended subject to funding

We are looking for a committed and passionate Policy Officer to deliver of two exciting projects funded by London Councils and the Sigrid Rausing Trust, undertaking research, writing reports, newsletters and responses to consultations as well as coordinating and delivering workshops and seminars on a range of legal and policy issues affecting women.

You will have a legal qualification, a thorough understanding of women’s rights in an international and national context and excellent research, communication and presentation skills and be committed to our vision to achieve equality, justice and respect for all women.

Section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies.

Download further information and an application pack or  email: info@row.org.uk or telephone 020 7251 6575.

Senior 2012 Games Inspiration and Legacy Officer

Fixed term until 31 March 2011

Here at Volunteering England we're about to go live with a new volunteering project that will tap into the enthusiasm generated by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. To that end, we're recruiting for a Senior 2012 Games Inspiration and Legacy Officer.

You will be responsible for producing advice and guidance for volunteer-involving organisations that will focus on harnessing the excitement of the Olympics and applying it to volunteering opportunities and activities. You’ll also work with infrastructure bodies responsible for the Cultural Olympiad, arts, sports and environment sectors, and will report to the Head of 2012 Games Inspiration and Legacy Team.

This is a full time post for 35 hours per week - fixed term until 31st March 2011.
You’ll get 25 days annual leave, plus 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year. Interest free season ticket loans are available, along with 6 days paid Employer Supported Volunteering time, and a non-contributory pension after 3 months service.

For further details, please visit Volunteering England website.

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Bilingual Maternity Support Worker

Job Reference:

 293-40221

Job Title:

 Bilingual Maternity Support Worker

Area of Work:

 Community Midwifery

Employer:

 Homerton University Hospital NHS Trust

Department:

 293 Bilingual Support Workers

Location:

 London

Salary:

 £18,689-£21,587 pa.inc

Job Type:

Permanent  

Staff Group:

Additional Clinical Services  

Pay Scheme:

Agenda for change  

Pay Band:

3  

Working pattern:

37.5 Hours/Week 

Closing Date:

30/10/2009 

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Description

The Homerton is an innovative Foundation Trust providing a wide range of services to the local community of Hackney and specialist services on a national level. Located in the multicultural east end of London we are situated close to the heart of the capital.

The Homerton is the closest hospital to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Park and is the designated hospital for the Park. The Hospital has easy access to the M11and Stratford International railway station, with major improvements to transport planned in the lead up to the Games.

LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE?

An opportunity has arisen for women who would like to work alongside midwives in the community, helping to look after women in pregnancy and the postnatal period and sometimes also supporting women at births.

The bilingual community maternity support worker role is a new way of working that aims to enhance post natal health, social care and parenting support for women who may not be able to communicate well in English, or who are newly arrived in the UK.

You will support the clinical and administrative work of the team.

We are looking for people with language skills in: Cantonese and Mandarin and Bengali.

You will be fluent in written and spoken English and have excellent communication skills. Health service experience is not essential but experience of health related work in the voluntary sector would be an advantage.

You will be required to travel in the Hackney area to work in various locations such as health centres, children’s centres and the hospital as well as in the woman’s own home. You will work as part of a team but must also be able to work autonomously, reporting back to the midwife.

You will work mainly Monday–Friday 09.00-5.00 however occasional evening work will be required.

You need to have a kind and caring attitude and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the things that are important to women in the pregnancy and birth experience. These posts would suit women who are thinking about a career in health.

We are seeking female applicants only as gender is a Genuine Occupational Qualification as defined by the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Privacy and decency – (s7(2)(b))

For further information please contact:
Virginia Valdez, Maternity Modern Matron on 020 8510 7404.

We advise candidates to read all of the attached documentation prior to submitting an application.

Your supporting statement is used to determine your suitability for the post and should be used to demonstrate your relevant skills.

Once you have submitted an application it is essential that you check your email on a regular basis for updates and shortlisting information.

The Trust welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

Committed to Equal Opportunities.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply, who would require immigration sponsorship, can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKBA website.

Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Border Agency requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit: UK Border Agency website.

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• Recruitment_Pack_Why_Homerton (129 KB)
• Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application (119 KB)
• Equal Opps document (132 KB)
• Remploy Leaflet (50 KB)

Further Links

• Homerton Website
• Detailed travel information for finding the Homerton easily

CRB Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship (formerly a Work Permit)

This job is unlikely to attract a Tier 2 certificate of sponsorship (formerly a work permit). Applications from candidates who require Tier 2 immigration status to work in the UK may not be considered if there are a sufficient number of other suitable candidates. To apply for a Tier 2 certificate of sponsorship, employers need to demonstrate that they are unable to recruit a resident worker before recruiting an individual from overseas. For further information please visit Home Office UK Border Office.

Research Assistant - East London Foundation Trust

Job Reference:

 363-CORP-3055

Job Title:

 Research Assistant

Area of Work:

 Academic Unit

Employer:

 East London NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

 Academic Unit, Newham Centre for Mental Health

Salary:

 £24, 049 - £30, 864 per annum inc. HCA

Job Type:

Fixed Term Temporary  

Staff Group:

Additional Clinical Services  

Pay Scheme:

Agenda for change  

Pay Band:

5  

Working pattern:

Fixed Term of 2 years - 37.5 hours per week 

Closing Date:

21/10/2009 

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Description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is a mental health trust which provides services to the City of London, the London Boroughs of Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham. The Trust also provides forensic services to the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, and provides some specialist mental health services to North London, Hertfordshire and Essex.

We provide a range of community, outpatient and inpatient services for children and young people, adults and older people.

The Trust's Headquarters are located in Tower Hamlets. We operate from 47 community sites, four main inpatient sites and have 660 inpatient beds. The Trust has an income of £184.7 million and most of this comes from our local Primary Care Trusts.

The Trust is linked with the University of London, City University and South Bank University.

Research Assistant – AfCBand 5 (Fixed Term Temporary for 2 years)- 1.0 wte

The Academic Unit is looking for a full-time research assistant to work on a randomised controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) versus Treatment as Usual. The trial began in February 2009. The role of the research assistant will be to randomly assign referrals to the Newham DBT service to either receive DBT or Treatment as Usual for the following twelve months. The research assistant will then conduct follow-up interviews with all participants every two months following randomisation, in which the assistant will administer self-report questionnaires and conduct structured clinical interviews in order to collect data on self-harm, service use, symptom levels, quality of life and other variables. The research assistant will be expected to enter all data into the relevant databases, to maintain all databases to an appropriate standard, and to assist with data analysis. Further details of the role can be found in the Job Description.

Salary will range from £24, 049 - £30, 864 per annum, depending on experience, consisting of a basic salary of £20, 710 - £26, 839 per annum plus a High Cost Area Allowance of 15% of the basic salary or a minimum of £3,339, whichever is the greater amount.

*PLEASE NOTE – IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED FOR THIS POST YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT VIA E-MAIL, PLEASE ENSURE THEREFORE THAT YOU CHECK YOUR E-MAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. ALL SUCCESSIVE CORRESPONDENCE WILL ALSO BE SENT VIA E-MAIL.

IF YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM US WITHIN FOUR WEEKS OF THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER THAT YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SHORTLISTED ON THIS OCCASION.*

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we have an overwhelming response to this advert.

As part of our commitment to improving working lives, we have a range of innovative work-life balance policies and applications are welcome from people interested in working flexibly. Single Living accommodation may be available. Committed to equal opportunities we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our service users including those with mental health problems.

For further information about our Trust please click on the link to East London NHS Foundation Trust website.

In line with the jobcentreplus two ticks symbol, all applicants who have declared that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for a post will be shortlisted.

All posts that involve regularly caring for, supervising, training or being in sole charge of children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to an enhanced CRB check.

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• Job Description (47 KB)
• Person Specification (193 KB)
• CRB Policy & Procedure (249 KB)
• Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (176 KB)
• Recruitment Information on Foundation Trust (181 KB)
• Routes 2 Employment - Positive Statement (178 KB)

Further Links

• This is East London NHS Foundation Trust Home Page
• Trust Brochure

Contact details

If you would like to talk to somebody about this vacancy then please contact:

Contact Name

Stefan Priebe

Email Address

s.priebe@qmul.ac.uk

Telephone

020 7540 6755

CRB Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Head of Development

Head of Development

Closing date: Wednesday 7 October

Iniva is currently recruiting for the following full-time position:

Head of Development

Salary c.£40,000 pa

A new post to lead on fundraising as well as play a key role in the strategic development of Iniva as a whole.

Please download full details for this position from the links on the right, including:

• Job description and person specification
• Further information about Iniva and Rivington Place
• Application form
• Equal opportunities policy statement + monitoring form

Please note that CVs will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed application form.

Deadline: Wednesday 7 October 2009, 9.00am

To apply please complete the application and equal opportunities forms, ensuring that all the information requested is provided. Completed forms should be sent to: Sarah Macnee, Iniva, Rivington Place, London EC2A 3BA, UK.

or emailed to recruitment@iniva.org with 'Head of Development' in the subject bar.

Iniva strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If you are unable to download these forms or require them in large print, please request.

Iniva is funded by Arts Council England.

Registered Charity No 1031721

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Get Moving Stakeholder Officer National Mind

    * Hours: Part Time
    * Salary: £31,663 pro rata per annum plus benefits

 

time to change

let's end mental health discrimination

"1 in 4 people, like me, have a mental health problem.

Many more people have a problem with that."

People with mental health problems experience stigma and discrimination every day. But Time to Change is changing the way England thinks about mental health problems and behaves towards those of us that experience them.

By joining this ambitious movement for social change, you could play a major role in smashing one of society's last and most damaging taboos.

£31,663 pro rata per annum plus benefits

24.5 hours per week

Fixed term to 31 October 2011

Based in Stratford, London E15

Get Moving is one of Time to Change's flagship projects and we have ambitious plans over the coming two years. The post holder will forge the vital links needed to enable these plans to materialise through exercising their influential, persuasive and stakeholder management ability. The successful applicant will have experience of maximising such skills to engage and retain key external partnerships with health, social care, sport and leisure in the public, private and voluntary sectors while encouraging partners to work collaboratively together.

Closing date for completed applications: 12pm, Monday 12 October 2009.

Expected interview date: Monday 26 October 2009.

To apply for the position: please visit http://www.mind.org.uk/jobs

If you have difficulty downloading please call 020 8215 2289 (24 hour answer phone)

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For better mental health

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Living Space Project manager

* Employer: LIVING SPACE
    * Posted: 29 Sep 2009
    * Reference: PM-SEPT09
    * Contact: Sharon Layne
    * Location: Marsh Hill project
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    * Contract: Permanent
    * Hours: Full Time
    * Salary: £39,219 - £40,931 inc. LW plus additional on-call
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Living Space is a specialist mental health charity in Hackney with both Residential Care and Supported Housing projects. To build for the future, we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our growing team.
Dedicated, hardworking and flexible, you'll thrive on the challenge of improving the lives of people affected by severe mental illness. Using your skills and expertise, you'll have the chance to make a contribution to one of London's most deprived but rapidly developing areas.

 

So, if you're looking for a fresh challenge and an opportunity to make a difference, an exciting and fulfilling role awaits you. We are currently recruiting for the following post:

 

Project Manager

 

£39,219 - £40,931 inc. LW plus additional on-call payments

 

Based at our Marsh Hill project

(Ref: PM-SEPT09)

 

Marsh Hill is a rehabilitation hostel for people with mental health problems who have been homeless.

 

Interested candidates must have:

- A solid working background in the field of mental health care.

- Proven track record in management.

- Knowledge and experience of supported housing.

- In-depth knowledge of the care support planning process.

- Skills to motivate, manage and supervise staff.

- Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and risk assessments.

- Skills to manage finance and service information systems.

 

For an application pack, please telephone 020 8525 8611, write, stating the position and ref, to: Sharon Layne, Personnel Administrator, Living Space, 38 Marsh Hill, London E9 5PE or download from our website: http://www.livingspace.org

 

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 14 October 2009. Interview date: 22 October 2009.

 

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume you have not been successful.

 

Striving to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

 

LIVING SPACE

 

INVESTORS IN PEOPLE
 

 

Volunteer Recruitment Manager

    * Employer: CITY YEAR LONDON
    * Posted: 30 Sep 2009
    * Reference: RM - Guardian
    * Contact: Jo Rossi
    * Location: Greater London - East London
    * Qualifs: Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
    * Contract: Permanent
    * Hours: Full Time
    * Salary: £35,000


Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Recruitment Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to recruit and retain a diverse group of 18 to 25 year olds ready to spend a year serving in schools.

 

Please see below to download a full job description or visit our website for further details - www.cityyear.org.uk

 

 

Background

 

City Year, a youth civic service organisation, is launching its first site in London and is looking for ambitious, motivated and energetic people to join its staff team.

 

Founded in 1988, City Year unites diverse young people aged 18 – 25 (corps members) for a year of full time service in schools, giving them the skills and opportunities to help children succeed, and raising their aspirations in the process. It also develops the corps members themselves, as leaders for the common good and enhances their employability. City Year currently operates in 19 US cities and in Johannesburg, South Africa.

 

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the development of a new and innovative programme in the UK, and to be part of a team creating a new offer to young people wishing to change the world.

 

To apply for this role please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the required criteria to jrossi@cityyear.org.uk, stating Recruitment Manager in the Subject line, or apply via www.cityyear.org.uk

 

Closing Date Friday 16th October at 9 am. Interviews will take place from 19th to 30th October.

 

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a CRB check.

Download: Full job description (117K pdf file)

Training on facilitation and on working with communities

Talk Action is running a one-day course in London, on October 30th to help individuals get the tools and techniques to make facilitation engaging and productive. It is also running a course In London on engaging with communities, later in the autumn, on November 26th. For more information visit Talk Action’s website or telephone 020 7324 4774

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Incorporating an existing charity as a company

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Taking the next step from informal group to registered organisation

Voluntary Arts have released a new briefing aimed at Arts Groups but of relevance to others

- Taking the next step from informal group to registered organisation
Most voluntary arts groups come together simply to provide an opportunity for members of their community to participate in their chosen art or craft form. If the group is successful and members wish to expand its activities or take advantage of a wider range of opportunities, then they often find that they need to formalise the set-up of the group by becoming a registered organisation. This briefing provides you with an overview of things to consider before taking the next step.

- Events checklist - disability and access

Providing opportunities for people with all types of abilities isn’t simply about meeting legal requirements. It is about making decisions on all aspects of your activities that ensure as wide a range of people as possible are involved. This briefing includes a simple checklist which we think covers the most important issues surrounding disability for voluntary arts events.

 - Events checklist - disability and access

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Helping charities through the Economic Downturn- Advice and facts from the Charity Commission

The downturn in the economy poses a challenge to charities with more people needing their services but many sources of charity income are in decline. As the regulator of charities in England and Wales, we want to make sure that we are doing all that we can to support charities through the current climate. We have brought together on this page information charities need in order to understand, prepare for and react to the changing financial situation. These pages are regularly updated, so please look out for new information and resources, and news in our ‘news’ section here.

• Big Board Talk: the conversation all charities need to have
• Impact of the recession on charities
• Relevant guidance
• Support for charities considering collaboration or merging
• Financial Services Compensation Scheme
• Charity regulation
• Other sources of information

Capacity Builders discovers that support to small groups should be tailored to their needs

'One size' does not fit all

Research published this week by Capacitybuilders highlights the importance of identifying the support needs of third sector organisations through effective diagnosis, and avoiding a ‘one-size fits-all’ approach to support provision.

Smaller or newer groups need more intensive support

The report also highlights the extent to which smaller or newer groups can benefit from more intensive, regular one-to-one support as they develop and grow.

The research report from Shared Intelligence focuses on exploring whether different types of capacity building support tends to be more effective for particular purposes or groups.

Critical factors identified

It identifies a range of critical factors which contribute to the successful development and growth of smaller third sector organisations:
• How effective diagnosis of support needs ensures that the right support is provided at an early stage.
• Support providers should look to tailor support to the needs of recipients, rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach.
• Tailored support does not necessarily have to be on a one-to-one basis. There is evidence to suggest that support can be effectively tailored to a group of recipients with common needs.
• The right person or organisation providing the capacity building support appears more important than the model of provision used.

Jon Fox, Director of Policy and Programmes at Capacitybuilders commented:

ICT Strategy Toolkit

As many of you will know, having an ICT Strategy helps to focus the work of your organisation and to assist it in securing future funding where required.

By answering a series of questions about your organisation and the work that it does, this toolkit will produce an ICT Strategy which will prove invaluable in accounting for your communication and technology needs into the future.

The toolkit can not only produce a general strategy for your organisation, but also allows the production of 'tailored' multi-budget strategies which you may need for specific projects and collaborations etc.

We have also built in to the toolkit even more features including an ICT training needs analysis for your staff and volunteers and an up-to-date costs projector for all of the equipment you have and will need to maintain.

All of the documents that this toolkit produces can be downloaded and saved onto your own computer to allow future modifications and updating.

• The intellectual property rights of this toolkit remain with VONNE.
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LBH Consulting on 20mph schemes for various parts of Hackney

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