Volunteer Week 1 – 7 June 2022
Volunteers Week is next week, and we would really like to encourage everyone to get involved and take the time to thank your volunteers!
RCVDA will be hosting their annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony, this is a great opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contribution of volunteers across the borough who are making a difference every day.
The last 2 years have been difficult and challenging for many, we have seen volunteers come together in an ever more supportive way.
We want to thank and recognise all those truly special people that are making a real difference to our communities with their kindness and generosity.
We are always excited to celebrate volunteering across the borough and the amazing things that they do. Our Volunteering Awards are a great way to show this!
If you would like to know more about volunteering or to register your interest, please contact Carole Marshall, Volunteer Support Officer, on carole@rcvda.org.uk or ring 01642 440571.
Footprints in the Community – Job Vacancy
DELIVERIES CO-ORDINATOR
We have a vacancy for a paid position for 20 hours per week –
job share would be considered
To organise and facilitate the smooth running of the Footprints donations and deliveries across it’s projects.
Van provided. Full Driving licence required (B1 category).
Role will involve some anti-social hours/split shifts so
applicant must be flexible.
For full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form please phone Kirsty on 01642 484842
or email administrator@footprintsinthecommunity.co.uk
Closing Date for applications is 6 June 2022.
Interviews will take place week beginning 13 June 2022.
North Star – Job Vacancy
Here at North Star we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our General Needs Housing Team as a Tenancy Support Worker. We would be grateful if you can share the below and attached details within your networks.
At North Star we want you to influence us, get involved, shape the future and make a real difference to the world that we live in. We are currently the Investors in People UK Platinum Employer of the Year. Join us and BE a North Star!
Find out more and how to apply here: https://northstarhg.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2670316?cid=2079
A Way Out – Job Vacancies
Liberty Project Worker (full time 35hrs), £23,500
Job Description
Person Specification
Liberty Project Worker Tenancy Support Co-Ordinator (full time 35hrs), £23,500
Job Description
Person Specification
Do you have the skills to be our newest full time Project Worker?
If you are passionate about making a positive difference, supporting women and working in an established charity you may be the person to join A Way Out’s Liberty team. You will support the delivery of the Liberty Service outreach and recovery program, meeting and building relationships with vulnerable women and holding a caseload of those women who require support from agencies for a range of issues, who have had experience of exploitation, violence, abuse, and trauma offering practical and emotional support to encourage and motivate change.
You will be joining a team that delivers an assertive outreach and recovery program working within a trauma informed and strengths-based approach using a three staged model of engagement. Our prime focus is on tackling and addressing issues which affect women who sell sex and women who have/are experiencing sexual exploitation and the wide range of associated issues i.e., substance misuse, homelessness, offending, historic trauma, mental health etc.
We aim to enable and empower women to make positive choices, improving their safety through harm reduction interventions and supporting them throughout their recovery journey increasing opportunities for access to services. You will be part of a team of staff and volunteers providing evening and late-night outreach, daytime outreach, low threshold drop-ins, group work and one to one recovery support, intending to enhance the lifestyles of women, whilst widening their long-term aspirations.
Alongside role responsibilities, Liberty team staff individually champion specified areas of team delivery e.g.: mental health, housing, domestic abuse, digital engagement etc. In the first instance we are looking for someone with experience of supporting clients with mental health issues alongside other complex needs. The post holder will lead on keeping up to date with local, regional and national mental health issues and responses and how they affect our clients. They will share knowledge and experience with the wider team and help facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice and independence with clients.
It is an Occupational Requirement that application for this post is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
For further information including the job description. Person spec and application form please go to https://www.awayout.co.uk/join-the-team
Completed application forms should be sent to hannah.aspland@awayout.co.uk by closing date of 13.06.2022.
Newcastle Airport – Airport Assistance Information
Newcastle Airport offer passenger assistance and additional support for people with hidden disabilities.
Newcastle offers an Airport Passport which allows the person to go via fast track and wait in a quiet area. They also have a sensory room and additional facilities to support autistic people as well as some resources that people can access to help them prepare and manage at the airport.
Please follow the link to see more information: https://www.newcastleairport.com/passenger-assistance/hidden-disabilities/
Government plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing – Survey
The Government is developing a new plan for mental health and wellbeing and they are welcoming comments from the public to provide input into this new plan.
Discussion paper for this you can find following the link:
The survey can be found here:
https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/623ac367ea9bcd4c024d6df9
It would be great to have comments from everyone towards this survey to help shape the new plan to make sure it is as effective as can be.
The deadline is 7 July 2022.
The Pioneering Care Partnership – Recruitment Opportunity
Project Development Manager
Responsible to: PCP Executive Leadership Team
Accountable to: PCP Chief Executive & Board of Trustees
Located: Blended approach between home and PCP office bases located across the North East.
Starting salary: Starting Salary £36,562 per annum pro-rata
Salary scale: Scale Points 23-26, £36,562 – £39,522 per annum pro-rata
Hours: 22½ hours per week
Flexible Working: Given the nature of the role it is expected that the post-holder will work flexibly. This may include working extended hours, evenings and weekends to ensure PCP remains responsive and agile
Closing date: Wednesday 8th June 2022 at 12:00 noon
To book an informal discussion with Carol Gaskarth, PCP’s Chief Executive, please email pa@pcp.uk.net.
The Charity Bank – Green Loan Offers in Response to Climate Crisis
In support of our commitment to climate change Charity Bank has recently launched two green loan offers rewarding charities and social enterprises for using loan finance to buy or build an energy-efficient building or to improve the energy efficiency of their existing property.
- With the Energy Improvements Loan offer, borrowers can make energy improvements to their existing building without paying a loan arrangement fee.
- With the Sustainable Buildings Loan offer, borrowers can get £1000 or £2000 cashback when they buy or build an energy-efficient building.
For further information please contact Regional Manager, Jeremy Ince on 07787 575023 jince@charitybank.org
FRADE – Warehouse Volunteering in Guisborough
