In this edition:
Signs of Safety Newsletter July 2019
The Link Job Advertisement – Well-being Worker
The Link Charitable Trust
Job Advertisement
Child and Family Well-being Worker
The Link Charitable Trust (LCT) is a Redcar based charity working with children, young people and families across Redcar and Cleveland. We are passionate about the work we do and are always seeking to improve and expand our service provision.
The LCT supports local families by offering regular drop-in advice and information sessions, educational training programmes and a range of activity and social groups for children, young people and families to reduce social isolation and enable new friendships to be made. The charity has recently been successful in an application to Reaching Communities, to deliver our new ‘Family Hub’ Project. As part of this exciting new initiative we are seeking to recruit to the part time post of Child and
Family Well-being Worker to join our small team.
This post is a part-time, fixed term contract. (Funded by the National Lottery through the National Lottery Community Fund).
Person Specification
Job Description
If you are interested in this post, please email your CV and personal statement to linkteesvalley@gmail.com .
Applications for this post will close on Tuesday 13th August 12pm.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with an interview slot.
Interview details;
Provisional date for interviews on the 19th August, 2019. However, this is subject to change.
Children and Young Persons Safeguarding
Do you have concerns over a child or young person? Not sure what you should do?
Tees Safeguarding Children Boards Procedures website has guidance and resources covering many concerns including a Downloadable Safer Referral Form and a number of Practice Tools.
The sections regarding Safeguarding Procedures and Specific Issues that Affect Children section include information on the categories of abuse, the affects of parental substance misuse and what to do if you’re worried a child is being abused. This is only a small selection and we would encourage you to take the time to visit this valuable resource.
https://www.teescpp.org.uk
Teeswide Safeguarding All – E-Learning courses
The Adults & Children Safeguarding Partner Organisations across Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees actively support the ‘Think Family’ approach and are committed to the continuous learning and development of all staff and volunteers working with vulnerable people: adults, children, young people and families and through this site you will be able to view, select and be given immediate access to a range of e-learning opportunities.
Titles include: A New Approach to Child Poverty, Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings, Information Sharing, Parental Mental Health, Self-harm and Suicidal Thought in Children and Young People and many more, check out the full list at https://tsab.virtual-college.co.uk/Content/Teeswide_-_self-registration_page_courses_2019-20.pdf
Redcar Befriending Service (Extended)
Role Description
Volunteer Silver Surfer Mentor
Role
Age UK Teesside (Redcar & Cleveland) are looking for a dedicated and patient individual to join our existing Volunteer to who can provide basic IT tuition on both a one-to-one basis and in a group setting to people over 65. The aim is to help attendees to learn the basics of their laptops, smart phones or devices.
The service is delivered by Age UK Teesside and supported by Redcar and Cleveland Council.
Responsibilities
To attend the weekly Silver Surfers session at Marske Library from 10am-12.30pm
To communicate effectively with attendees about how to use their laptop, smart phone or tablet
To work with the existing Volunteer and Silver Surfer Coordinator to reduce the barriers to technology and further reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness amongst older people
To report any concerns to Silver Surfer Coordinator
To observe Age UK Teesside policies and procedures and provide information for monitoring purposes
To undertake suitable training to assist in your role as an Age UK Teesside Volunteer
Skills and Knowledge
Volunteers should be reliable, non-judgemental and have good communication skills. Knowledge of issues affecting the client group and previous volunteering experience is desirable, but not essential. The ability to build good rapport and be respectful is essential. Basic technology skills required. Examples include; how to send an email, how to attach a photo to an email, saving a ‘Contact’ in a mobile phone, how to navigate a keyboard ‘Caps Lock’ ‘symbols’ etc. Volunteers with experience of working with elderly client group is desirable.
Additional information
The Volunteer will be supported by the Silver Surfers Co-ordinator and offered additional training, re-imbursement of expenses and the opportunity to attend informal volunteer get-togethers. This role requires a DBS check and 2 character references
Footprints Volunteer Role – Receptionist/Admin Support
| Description of Project | |
| Footprints in the Community provides a network of support to people in the Redcar & Cleveland area, through a number of projects, including: Redcar Area Foodbank, Next Step Shop, First Steps, Footprints Cafe, Men’s Shed, Reflections Dementia Support, Lunchbox and Redcar Beacons. These projects all require administrative support. The office is based at 10 Queen Street, Redcar – Monday to Friday, during usual office hours. |
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| Typical Duties | |
| Typical duties will include: ● Reception desk duties, including welcoming and signing in/out visitors and taking receipt of post/deliveries ● General office duties, including filing and photocopying ● Data input and typing documents ● Other administrative tasks, as needed |
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| Qualities/Skills/Experience needed | |
| You will need: ● Good level of basic computer skills ● Clear and confident telephone manner ● Good organisation skills You will be part of a small team so must be flexible and willing to help where needed. Confidentiality and data protection are vital for this role. |
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| Training | |
| Basic training will be given whilst volunteering. | |
| General Information | |
| Reception desk cover is currently required for Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.30am until 2.30pm, although this is flexible. |
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| Contact Details | |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Rachel Wall Footprints in the Community 10 Queen Street, Redcar TS10 1DY Email: volunteer@footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk Telephone: 01642 484842 |
Footprints Volunteer Role – Footprints Café & Catering
| Description of Project | |
| Footprints cafe is a community cafe, offering fresh, healthy and affordable food in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. There is a breakfast, lunch and snack menu, with gluten-free and vegan choices. The cafe is open Monday to Saturday 9am – 3pm, inside South Tees Community Bank (14 High Street, Redcar). |
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| Typical Duties | |
| Typical duties will include: ● Welcoming customers and taking payment ● Preparing and serving food and drinks ● Clearing tables and washing-up ● Assisting with menu planning and stock control ● Ensuring food safety and hygiene at all times ● Keeping the cafe and kitchen area clean, safe, tidy and well-organised ● Maintaining high standards of personal hygiene (handwashing and general cleanliness) |
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| Qualities/Skills/Experience needed | |
| You will be part of a small team so must be flexible and willing to help where needed. You will need a helpful, friendly personality. |
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| Training | |
| Basic training will be given whilst volunteering. A food hygiene certificate would be an advantage, but not necessary. |
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| General Information | |
| A uniform will be provided which must be worn at all times whilst volunteering in the café. No nail varnish can be worn. Shifts will be on a rota basis, either full days or three hour slots. |
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| Contact Details | |
| Volunteer Coordinator |
Rachel Wall Footprints in the Community 10 Queen Street, Redcar TS10 1DY Email: volunteer@footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk Telephone: 01642 484842 |
| Café Manager |
Kat Kempen Email: cafeandcatering@footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk |
Homelessness
In the last week, MHCLG launched a call for evidence on the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, which government describe as the most ambitious reform to homelessness legislation in decades intended to reduce homelessness and halve rough sleeping by 2022, eventually ending it altogether. The call seeks to gather evidence on:
- The impact the Act has had and the outcomes that are being achieved;
- How has the Act changed the approach of local housing authorities and their partners to tackling homelessness and supporting those in need;
- The experience of people approaching their local housing authority for help;
- How the implementation of the Act has been resourced, including the level of new burdens funding to assist this;
- What elements of the Act and processes are working well, and which might need adjustment.
Full details on the scope of the consultation can be found here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/
attachment_data/file/819439/HRA_call_for_evidence.pdf and responses can be submitted via this link to MHCLG’s consultation portal: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/homelessnessreductionactreview
by email to: HRAreview@communities.gov.uk
or in writing to:
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Directorate,
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government,
Second floor, South West – Fry Building, 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF
The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 15 October 2019
Nescha Two Free Workshops
Coming up against this on Benefits and Personal Budgets?
Denis Hart presents 2 FREE workshops
Representation at Benefits Tribunals
and Representation on Personal Budget Issues
Wednesday 11th September from 11 – 1230 and 1- 2.30pm at the Glebe Centre, Murton, Co.Durham
As we anticipate these workshops will be popular in the region, so they will be run again on the same basis on Tuesday 8th October at the Trinity Centre, North Ormesby
This workshop will be of interest to professionals, volunteers and carers who provide to support to vulnerable people.
The first workshop will be delivered before a free lunch and the second afterwards. You can attend one or the other or both but places in each limited to 25 people. Book your place now by going to Eventbrite by clicking your preferred date
3rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE Ramside Hall Tuesday 19th November 2019
Integration can produce strength but care must be taken for best practice and nobody should fall through the net
Integrated Care Systems, Primary Care Networks, and the NHS app, and more, will all have an impact upon service users and patients in the near and long term future.
We are running a conference look at the latest developments, best practice and emerging issues, with a range of speakers and workshops. The conference should appeal to all those who are working in social care and health, and the related voluntary sector. Service users, carers, patients, and their organisations including Healthwatches should all find much of interest and will make a great contribution too.
Places will be free to those not in employment and more details will be made available soon.
If you are interested in speaking, attending, or having a stand please get in touch through info@nescha.org or ring Wade Tovey on 07976 363553
Liverton Village – Scarecrow Festival
