Voluntary Action Camden e-Bulletin 13th November 2015

White Ribbon Day 2015: ‘Harmful Practices’; Voluntary Action Camden’s AGM; Fund Bidding Support Workshop; Information Day at Clean Break; Volunteering Placements For Women Offender; Young Carers Support; Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy; Camden’s proposed approach to resident participation; Winter Volunteering Fairs; SOUP the micro-granting dinner; Kentish Town Area Action Group; ‘Talk Cancer’ workshop; Neighbourhood Plan for Holborn; + jobs, volunteers, events, training, offers and resources.

White Ribbon Day 2015: ‘Harmful Practices’
2nd Annual event: International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women and Girls
10am to 4pm, 23rd November 2015 St Pancras Conference Centre
“Harmful practices are forms of violence that have been committed against women in communities and societies for so long that they are considered, or presented by perpetrators, as part of accepted cultural practice.”
Agenda: Welcome and introductions – Shirley McNicholas – Women’s Lead
Guest speakers: 1) Vanessa Lodge- Chief Nurse NHS England and lead for FGM
2) Aisha Gill – Professor in Criminology specialising in health and criminal justice responses to violence against black, minority ethnic refugee women. (Roehampton University)
3) Domestic and Sexual Abuse Overview – (AR-DSA)
4) ‘Harmful Practises’ panel presentation
5) Networking and stalls
Delicious Lunch will be available , kindly funded by Islington CCG who are supporting this event.
Booking via Caroline.walsh@candi.nhs.uk
 

‘Demonstrating Our Resilience’ Voluntary Action Camden’s AGM.
Tuesday 1st December 2015. 5.30pm – 8pm
Arlington Conference Centre, Camden.
Come and take part in a debate on what the role of the voluntary and community sector is, or could be, in building resilience and the support that people need to make things happen. Ciaran Price, Director of Policy (Directory of Social Change) will give a national perspective on resilience.
Ossie Stuart will then talk about the setting up of Camden Disability Action and future plans. Pastor Noel will speak about the role of small BME faith groups followed by Clover Crumbie from the Nubian Users Forum with some thoughts on the mental health challenges faced by black and minority ethnic groups. John Boyle will bring the case studies to an end by outlining the work of South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions and contribute to the discussion.
Refreshments will follow with an opportunity to meet up with old and make new friends. Also keep a look out for the information stalls that will be of interest.
To book, please follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voluntary-action-camdenannual-general-meeting-2015-tickets-19401410140
For more information, or if you have any specific requirements (e.g. diet or BSL interpreter), please email info@vac.org.uk or call 020 7284 6550.

Fund Bidding Support Workshop
9.30am-1.15pm at Age UK London Offices, First Floor, 21 St Georges Road, London, SE1 6ES
This workshop aims to introduce small organisations to principles of fundraising and how to appeal to funders, help them identify sources of funding and give guidance on how to write successful bids. Lunch will be provided at the end of the workshop. Please note that the door to our offices is actually on Oswin Street. It is not necessary to print your ticket.
Please book at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fund-bidding-support-workshop-tickets-19419270561

Information Day at Clean Break on Friday, 4th December 2015
Clean Break are a safe women-only theatre, education and new writing company based in Kentish Town, in the north-west of London. However on this occasion we welcome men who are working with women and are likely to make referrals to our service.
We offer free education and training in the arts specifically for women who have experience of the criminal justice system and/or are at risk of offending due to alcohol/substance misuse or mental heath needs. This is an invitation, for interested women, and you or your colleagues working with these women.
11-1.15pm: service providers only
1.15 – 3pm: prospective service users also welcome
Users also welcome. Places are limited. To book your place: please email general@cleanbreak.org.uk for a booking form. Further details available here.

Wanted: Volunteering Placements For Women Offenders
HMP Holloway is supporting offenders with rehabilitation through volunteering, and is looking for organisations in Camden that would be willing to involve (women) offenders who are on day release in their offender volunteering scheme. The scheme has proven successful so far.
To find out what it’s all about, including a testimonial from a current offender and volunteer, as well as feedback from organisations who have taken part check out this post on the website.

Young Carers Support
Camden Carers’ Service is looking at how they support Young Adult Carers, aged 18-25. A launch meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 November, 5.30 – 7pm, at The Hive, 18 Harben Parade, Finchley Road, NW3 6JP (The Old Post Office). Pizza and soft drinks provided! Contact Abbie on 020 7428 8950 or email abbie@camdencarers.org.uk for details.

Healthwatch Camden with Camden and Islington Public Health have organised a seminar on the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy on Monday 16th November 10am to1pm
Kentish Town Congregation Church, Kelly Street, London NW1
This is to get your feedback on the document so far; this will be a great way to influence your local health and social care service provision and policy,
At the seminar some of the discussion will be if you:
Agree that if they have identified the right focus for improvement under each priority?
Are there other areas of focus that should also be included, and if so, why?
Have the right measures to show improvement been selected?
Are there other ways to monitor and evaluate the outcomes that they should consider?
The responses will be used to finalise the strategy before it goes to the Health and Wellbeing Board in January. Lunch is included. RSVP to Shelly Telephone: 020 7284 6585 Email: shelly.khan@healthwatchcamden.co.uk

Invitation to Tenants and Leaseholders to respond to Camden’s proposed approach to resident participation
We would like to hear your views on the Draft Resident Participation Strategy by completing the online survey that is available from 4 November to 20 November 2015.
Please first have a look at the draft strategy and then complete the online survey at camden.gov.uk\Resident Participation Strategy

Winter Volunteering Fairs
We’re hosting three volunteering fairs this Winter.
Our fairs are a perfect way to meet people who want to volunteer in Camden. And they have a 46% recruitment rate. Brilliant!
Thursday 21st January 6-7.30pm at Swiss Cottage Library
Please make sure you have weekend and evening volunteering opportunities, as many people who attend evening fairs work during the day.
Thursday 28th January 12-2pm at St Pancras Community Association
Wednesday 24th February 12-2pm at Working Men’s College
And you can easily book your places via Eventbrite here.

SOUP is a micro-granting dinner which celebrates and supports Camden community projects
For a donation of £3.50 on the door, attendees will enjoy a meal using food from local businesses, connect with other members of their community, and hear pitches from local individuals/ organisations before voting on which idea the money raised from the evening should go to.
 Would you like to make more connections in the Camden community?
 Are you working on a project that would benefit from some extra funding?
 Would you enjoy an evening of local food and arts entertainment?
Then join us at Camden Hub (8 Fairhazel Gardens, NW6 3SG) on Wednesday 25th November from 6.30pm – 9pm for Camden SOUP.
For more information, or to request a proposal form to be in with the chance of raising money for your community project, please contact Abigail on 02072784437 or Abigail.darton@hcct.org.uk

Kentish Town Area Action Group meeting
Thursday 26th November at 6.30 to 8.30pm
Voluntary Action Camden, 293-299 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2TJ1DN
At this meeting we have decided to focus on the following:
Licensing Policy Review
A presentation by the Licensing Enforcement Team can be updated to better address these issues
Late Night Levy
A short update and an opportunity for residents to ask questions
Community Infrastructure Levy
How we should spend our neighbourhood’s share
There will be a chance to talk more informally with your neighbours and local councillors.
Area Action Group meetings provide an opportunity for local councillors and neighbours to work together to resolve and take action on local issues in the Ward.
Please contact Denise Pittaway on 020 7974 3515 or email Denise.Pittaway@camden.gov.uk in advance of the meeting if you have any particular requirements.

‘Talk Cancer’ workshop 2nd December 2nd 1.30-4.30pm Angel Islington
We are now offering volunteers and health workers the chance to attend this workshop – for free – through our new bursary scheme.
Anyone who works or volunteers to improve the health and wellbeing of their community, can apply to attend Talk Cancer through our bursary scheme. You just need to complete an application form which can be downloaded from our website and send it back to talkcancer@cancer.org.uk

A Neighbourhood Forum and Neighbourhood Plan for Holborn
We’re starting this off with two hands-on workshops, facilitated by Angela of ImaginePlaces, with the aim to developing our Neighbourhood Forum and Neighbourhood Area Applications for Camden Council.
We have organised another two public meetings this month.
1st Meeting:
18th November, 6pm to 9pm, HCA – Millman Street Resource Centre, 50 Millman St, London WC1N 3EW
entrance is via the entry phone door between 34 and 36 Millman Street
2nd Meeting:
25th November- 6pm to 9pm
Blemundsbury TRA Hall, Dombey Street, London WC1N 3PF
Please bring a friend or a neighbour with you and spread the word.
It’s a great time to get involved and help shape Holborn’s future in a proactive way. Refreshment will be provided.

Free training, outings and events for unpaid carers in Camden
For a full list of events of carers in Camden please visit the Camden Carers website.

Healthwatch Camden
Latest Information DIgest is on the Healthwatch Camden website.
Catch up with the latest Camden news and what’s happening on Our Blog

The Camden Capacity Building Bulletin is produced monthly, targeting the community and voluntary sector in Camden. It provides up to date/recently live information and news on funding and training. To access the latest information please follow the Link www.camden.gov.uk/cbbulletin

The Sherriff Centre, Kingsgate Community Centre, Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre, Nafisyat, Ransackers, British Postal Museum, AWLPA, Homestart Camden, Age UK Camden and Camden PA are recruiting. See Jobs and Volunteers section below.

Camden Shares. The website for exchanges in Camden. www.camdenshares.org.uk

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Follow all the Camden Voluntary Sector news on OneCamden on Twitter.

You can read more about all of these stories on our news page at www.vac.org.uk/new

Knitters in shining armour
It has never been more important for our beneficiaries that we have what we need to motivate policymakers to take the right decisions – because at the moment they aren’t. Read more at the Directory of Social Change website.

Is the Government planning to strip £320m a year from the Big Lottery Fund to cover its back on cuts to culture and sport?
Reliable sources say that the Government is going to cut the share of National Lottery “good causes” money going to the Big Lottery Fund by over one third – this will devastate charities, community groups and voluntary organisations across the UK.

See the Funding pages on VAC’s website for all the latest information.

Fundraising opportunities for small charities with the The Brandenburg Choral Festival
The Brandenburg Choral Festival of London is offering small charities the opportunity to raise funds by selling tickets to its choral concerts next Spring.
Charities raise funds by selling tickets to their supporters for a concert selected from the Festival programme and retaining a share (up to 50%) of the value of tickets sold. There are over 40 concerts to choose from covering a range of musical genres including classical, jazz, gospel, folk and contemporary a cappella. All are held at prestigious central London venues including
St Martin-in-the-Fields and St Paul’s Covent Garden. A maximum of two charities will be allocated to a concert. Each charity will be given its own allocation of tickets and there is no financial commitment to pay for any unsold tickets. Reception opportunities are available at most concerts.
Interested charities should get in touch with Brandenburg without delay as we will begin allocating concerts to charities on 24 November.
For further information, including a list of concerts, please contact: Claudia Jenkins, Development Officer – Brandenburg Choral Festival of London
Email: dev@brandenburg.org.uk Phone: 07973 564533 / 01372 209817 www.brandenburg.org.uk.

Stepping Stones Fund
The second round of the Fund is now open for applications. This programme provides grants and risk finance to enterprising organisations that wish to prepare themselves for social investment in order to improve their social outcomes. There are three strands you can consider:
1. obtain capacity building support that will help you better access social investment in the future
2. pilot new ways, ideas or business models aiming for better social outcomes
3. secure risk finance that can catalyse a social investment package.
The deadline for applications is 12 o’clock on 16th November, 2015.
For more information and to register for a place on:

Don’t forget to sign up to Funding Central for free email funding alerts. Go to www.fundingcentral.org.uk/

Health and Safety for Marginalized Communities 26th November, am, free
Too many people are working in dangerous and unhealthy conditions – and often working long hours for low pay. Job insecurity pushes people to keep their heads down and just get on with the job, even if it’s risking their health. Lots of people may not have the help and support of a trade union. If this sounds like you, then make that change. Attend the VAC/London Hazards Centre training and have some fun learning about your rights and how to enforce them.
Targeted in particular at migrant workers, unpaid carers, cleaners and people working in the hospitality industry. Some of the most marginalised people – probably working long hours, in dangerous conditions and on low pay. More information and booking at the VAC website.

Mental health workshops for Camden-based BMER groups – Free
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness (full day): Wednesday 9th December (10am to 4.30pm)
This one-day interactive session looks at how we define mental health and mental illness. It offers the opportunity to explore the impact of stigmatisation and stereotyping on individuals and society. Focusing on two of the most common disorders – depression and anxiety – we will explore vulnerability, risk factors and the importance of early intervention to support recovery. We will also discuss what we can all do to look after our mental health.
Please note that due to requirements of our funding, we can only offer places to Camden-based BMER community groups or Camden voluntary sector organisations whose main focus is working with BMER groups. We can accept a maximum of two people from any one organisation.
To book your place, please go to our website and follow the instructions to book via Eventbrite:
https://vac.org.uk/events/category/health-mental-health/
If you have any questions, please contact the Mental Health Team on mentalhealthteam@vac.org.uk or call 020 7284 6550.

VAC’s Mental Health Training Programme for BMER groups
Are you a BMER group or do you work with BMER communities? If so, then our Mental Health Training Programme is for you! Our next courses are as follows:
• Mental Health First Aid (two-day course: 22nd and 29th October)
• Stigma and Mental Health (half-day workshop: 2nd November)
• Youth Mental Health First Aid (two-day course: 12th and 19th November)
• Introduction to Mental Health Awareness (one day workshop: 9th December)
• Mental Health First Aid (two-day course: 9th and 16th February 2016)
For more information about our any of our courses, please go to https://vac.org.uk/events/category/health-mental-health/. Click on the course you are interested in and follow the instructions to book your place and pay by card (if applicable). The charge for our Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid training courses is heavily subsidised at only £25 per person. All other mental health workshops are free.
Please note that VAC can only accept bookings from organisations working with BMER communities based in Camden, or which serve Camden BMER residents. Places are limited on each course to a maximum of two people per organisation. If you have any queries, please contact us on our team email address: mentalhealthteam@vac.org.uk

Office with Consulting Rooms to Let – Good Price, Great Location
VAC has a medium size office to let that would suit a small organisation needing space for approximately 4 or 5 desks. Unusually, we are able to offer a up to 4 private consulting rooms as well. Conveniently located in Kentish Town will all usual mod cons. Contact Kevin at VAC knunan@vac.org.uk

VAC has a full programme of courses coming up: Click here to find out more. All courses are £25 for members (unless otherwise stated).

Charity and social enterprise management comes to the capital
Anglia Ruskin University are bringing their specialist course in Charity and Social Enterprise Management to London. The course is designed to help third sector people to develop their management and leadership capability, while also gaining a higher education qualification.
~ Fully supported online learning.
~ Optional workshops at ARU’s campus in central London in February and March.
~ The opportunity to network, support and share experience with others
~ Study topics such as leadership & management, marketing, finance, social enterprise, HR etc.
~ All assignments are focused on addressing real issues in the workplace
To find out more please visit www.anglia.ac.uk/csem or call 01245 686 707

Free Workshop – older people’s organisations – Scams and Frauds – with Metropolitan Police
Tuesday 17 November 2015 10.30 am – 1.45 pm Lunch at 1.00 pm
At Age UK London, 21 St Georges Road, London SE1 6ES
The Bank Initiative is a scheme to help vulnerable adults. This workshop will outline the programme and work with you to develop ways to bring more awareness of scams and fraud to the communities you support.
Speakers:
· DS Keith Batehup, Organised Crime Command, Metropolitan Police
· Bank Representative
Please book your free place early. Email Zara: zghods@ageuklondon.org.uk or call on 0207 820 6781

Developing Partnerships in the Arts and Cultural Sectors
24th February 2016, 10 am- 4.15 pm, Cockpit Arts, London
Looking at the benefits of where, when and how to find the right partner, this course will offer a simple structure for developing and working in partnerships.
Full of practical techniques for working together with other organisations and individuals, the day will leave you equipped to successfully deliver youth arts projects and events through partnerships. The training will use an interactive approach to explore issues such as defining roles and setting realistic targets, along with troubleshooting for problem areas – including when and how to bow out gracefully if partnerships aren’t working!
Ideal if you are looking to work in partnership with other organisations to deliver youth arts projects
You will gain:
~ Tips for identifying and approaching suitable partners
~ Information on how to develop partnerships and partnership agreements
~ Techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of your partnerships
Cost: The fee for this course is £130, limited bursary places are available. 25% early bird discount for bookings made before the 24th December 2015.
Book your place at www.artswork.org.uk/event or contact Rachel Hall via rachelhall@artswork.org.uk / 02380 332491 for further advice and information.

Keeping it Human in a Digital Age?
10am – 4.30pm 25th November 2015
Ort House Conference Centre, London, NW1 7NE
This conference will consider what the challenges and opportunities are for VCSE organisations arising from the rapid growth of the use of digital technology.
The day will include:
~ Panel discussions with leaders from the funding, VCS and public sector worlds
~ Workshops and IT surgeries to support organisations make the best use of digital technology to improve their impact and reach
We will consider questions such as:
~ How can the use of digital technology support VCSE organisations to be able to communicate more clearly and effectively to funders, statutory, private sector and broader society?
~ How can VCSE organisations use technology to design and deliver services which meet the needs of the vulnerable and marginalised people they work with?
The conference will be followed by the HEAR Network’s Accessibility Awards
To register for a place please book here

Castlehaven AGM – Housing in Camden, The Challenges Ahead
Housing In Camden – The Challenges Ahead
with Kier Starmer MP & Cllr Patricia Callaghan on Weds 18th Nov 2015, From 7.30pm-9pm
With networking and nibbles until 9.30pm. For more information contact: Shay Thripp on 020 7 485 3386. Castlehaven Community Association, 21 Castlehaven Rd, London, NW1 8RU
Email on: shay@castlehaven.org.uk web: www.castlehaven.org.uk

Learn The Essentials of Inducting and Training Your Volunteers
This introductory-level training will give you all you need to know about inducting and training your volunteers well – giving them the best start with you for a great volunteering experience.
And helping you to avoid many problems down the line!
The Essentials of Inducting and Training Your Volunteers
Tuesday 24th November 2-5pm, @ West Euston Partnership in Euston, Free
To book your place and to find out more information have a look at Eventbrite.

Training For New Volunteer Centre Online Matching Tool (and Database) Volunteer Connect
Volunteer Connect will replace our use of the Do-it website (as well as our back-end database, reporting and matching tool).
We are planning a launch to the public in early December.
And that means that from December we will only promote your volunteering to people who want to volunteer in Camden if you are on Volunteer Connect.
With that in mind, we will be running a number of free masterclasses on how to use Volunteer Connect to add, amend and delete your volunteering opportunities.
We will offer two masterclasses on:
Monday 23rd November10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm at our office in Kentish Town
We have allowed three hours for each one, but it should only take an hour or two of your time to get you started.
You can book in for any of the masterclasses on eventbrite here.
If you have any questions about this, contact Rupal by email or phone 020 7424 9990.

Dementia Cafe
A friendly and supportive monthly café for people with dementia and their carers. The Café runs on the 1st Wednesday of each month 11.00am – 1pm. Next cafe is on 2nd December 2015
Refreshments are provided.
At Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, London NW1 8PH
For further information call 0207 561 4820

An introduction to intergenerational working
An intensive one-day training session ideal for people who would like to organise activities or projects which bring together older and younger people, improve their intergenerational practice or make their organisation or service more age-inclusive.
The day will be of particular interest to staff, managers and volunteers in sheltered housing, resource centres, residential care, community work, youth work, education and teaching, early years settings, community arts, council departments and anyone else who would like to organise intergenerational events or improve their organisation’s intergenerational practice.
Tuesday 24 November 2015 at 9.45am – 4.45pm
Book soon. Free. For further information or to book a place, contact:
vanda.carter@camden.gov.uk / 020 7974 2810

Recovery College Courses Still Available October – December 2015
Being involved
Understanding Anxiety
Men and Masculinity and more.
Please email if you want to be sent the new prospectus for courses starting in January 2016
4 St Pancras Way, London NW1 0PE
Tel: 020 3317 6904 email: recovery.college@candi.nhs.uk
Opening hours10.00am – 4.00pm

DSC Fundraising Fair 19 & 20 November
Two days of practical fundraising training and information for fundraisers at all levels.
Get inspired by 34 workshops covering a wide variety of key fundraising topics: from In-Memory Giving, Ethical Issues in Fundraising and Events Fundraising, through to Stress Management, Digital Fundraising, Telling Stories and Building Relationships. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced fundraising director, there is a workshop just for you.
You’ll get the tools and techniques to help you raise more funds, to better serve those you help. You can find further information here. Resource Ctr, Holloway Road.
View fundraising tips videos and find out more here.

London for All
London for All / LVSC have a full programme of courses available for the voluntary sector. Go to the London for All website for full details.

Camden Carers’ Service
Has a full range of events and activities for unpaid carers in Camden. Find out more on the Camden Carers’ Service website www.camdencs.org.uk/activities

Don’t forget that Camden TDS run a full programme of course which are subsidised or free for voluntary sector partner organisations. There is a link to a list of partner organisations on the home page.

Find more Training Opportunities at www.vac.org.uk

Alexandra Road Park Seeks Volunteers
This new park seeks volunteers who can help with conservation and promotion of Alexandra Road Park. Contact Jenny Kurktchieva, Jenny.Kurktchieva@camden.gov.uk or call 020 7974 2367.

Stonegrove Community Centre seeks Centre Director
Job Title: Centre Director
Salary: £37,476 plus performance bonus
40hrs per week (worked flexibly) Job Share would be considered
Over £4m is being invested in a new state of the art joint Community and Church Centre at Stonegrove in Edgware which will be ready for use by March 2016. This 975m2 purpose designed Centre is the result of years of consultation and will include two large halls, café, kitchen, nursery, meeting rooms, treatment room, offices and a chapel. The Joint Centre will be run by Stonegrove Community Trust, a new locally owned charity supported by London Borough Barnet, Family Mosaic, Diocese of London, and Barratt London.
For further information and application details, please email: info@sct.london
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 3rd December 2015.

Nafsiyat seeks Treasurer
We are looking for a person committed to our objectives to be the Treasurer at Nafsiyat. They will give guidance to the Managing Director to monitor the financial administration of the charity, and report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.
Download the full position description here.
If you are interested in this voluntary role or would like to know more, please contact recruitment@nafsiyat.org.uk

University College London’s GC Voluntary Sector Programme in 2015-16
Host a full-time team volunteer placement in June 2016
The UCL Volunteering Services Unit is looking for up to 25 community partners to participate in the Global Citizenship Voluntary Sector Programme 2016.
Each participating organisation will host a team of 4-8 UCL students who are passionate about the voluntary sector. That team will learn about working life in your organisation and complete a project of your choosing whose output will add value to your organisation.
The next programme takes place 31 May – 10 June 2016 and we are recruiting voluntary organisations to host placements now, at www.uclu.org/gcvoluntarysectororgs.

The Sherriff Centre seeks volunteers
Volunteers needed for a new over 60’s technology help project based in The Sherriff Centre, St James Church, NW6. We are looking for someone for a couple of hours a week who has some knowledge of mobile phones and laptops to answer simple queries over a cup of tea in the centre’s café.
Please contact Jane at hello@thesherriffcentre.co.uk

Kingsgate Community Centre – The Kilburn Grange Project seeks Deputy Team Leader
Closing date: Friday 27th November 5pm
Hours: Term time: 15 hours per week: 3 hours per day from 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays 11am -3pm (Rotational)
Holiday Project: 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday (extended hours)
Rate of Pay: £12.00 an hour (qualified level 3 or above)
The project is run for children and young people between the ages of 8 and 14 inclusive (and young people with special needs and disabilities up to the age of 19).
The postholder will take a lead role with the Community Play and Youth Development Manager in the planning of a programme of activities designed to meet the needs of the children and young people in the area.
Kingsgate Community Centre, 107 Kingsgate Road, London , NW6 2JH
Tel: 0207 328 9480 Web: www.kingsgatecommunitycentre.org.uk email: info@kingsgatecc.org.uk

Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre seeks Care Supervisor and a Care Coordinator.
1. Care Supervisor
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Salary: £25,034
Closing date: Tuesday 17th November
2. Care Coordinator (Bengali speaking)
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Salary: £23,122
Closing date: Tuesday 17th November
For a job description and an application form for any of these posts, please contact Ruksana Begum at Hopscotch:
Tel: 0207 388 8198
E-mail: info@hopscotchawc.org.uk
Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

Nafsiyat seeks a Clinical Services Manager
Nafisyat is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to provide clinical leadership at Nafsiyat and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the charity. They will be responsible for the management of Nafsiyat’s clinical practices and the quality and safety of services provided by therapists.
The salary is £35,000 pro rata over 3 days (22.5 hours) per week.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for this role to recruitment@nafsiyat.org.uk by 5pm on Tuesday December 15th, 2015.
Download the full JOB DESCRIPTION here: http://www.nafsiyat.org.uk/Documents/Uploads/36.pdf

Volunteer Treasurer role at Ransackers
We need a treasurer for an exciting 1 year project (and beyond): We are a small not – for –profit run by volunteers : we promote serious education for older people
The role includes: Keeping all accounts and proof of income & spend during and after project end, plus participation in budget creation for funding bids
Contact: hfarnworth@gmail.com or annateresalefort7@gmail.com

Asian Women Lone Parents Association (AWLPA) are Recruiting
Asian Women Lone Parents Association (AWLPA) works to support Asian women
who are lone parents, and their children, by providing services that enables them
to improve their lives and wellbeing. Through active support we look to empower
women to participate in their social, economic, health and physical environment.
AWLPA are recruiting two posts:
Part-time administrator
The ideal candidate would be motivated, organised and empathetic to the
situations affecting single Asian mums in London today. They would have
experience of working in an office environment and helping with charity and
project administration and be able to complete tasks within deadlines.
They must be able to use Microsoft outlook, office and excel and have experience
of establishing and setting up electronic and filing systems. The role will require
updating and inputting service user information, monitoring and evaluation,
helping with project support and service delivery to organise events, activities,
workshops, crèche, childcare, writing update reports, answering the phone,
liaising with contractors and local partners and updating the charity website and
other communication.
Role: 7 hours a week at £10 per hour from December 2015 (possibly sooner
subject to interview and satisfactory references).
If you are interested please email: director@awlpa.org for application details. For
further information or an informal chat please contact the office on 0207 833
8085 or visit our website www.awlpa.org
Deadline for applications: Monday 16th November 2015
Project Coordinator
The ideal candidate would be motivated, organised and empathetic to the
situations affecting single Asian mums in London today. They would be bilingual
preferably Bengali/Urdu speaking.
They would have experience of working with vulnerable women and working with
volunteers including support, management, recruitment and training of
volunteers. They must be able to organize and develop activities in relation to the
women’s needs including weekly activities and be able to review, monitor and
evaluate project and its outcomes. They must be committed, innovative,
organised, pro-active and be able to work with a range of partners and hold a
professional manner.
Role: 18 hours a week at £13 per hour from December 2015(possibly sooner
subject to interview and satisfactory references).
If you are interested please email: director@awlpa.org for application details. For
further information or an informal chat please contact the office on 0207 833
8085 or visit our website www.awlpa.org
Deadline for applications: Friday 20th November 2015

Home Start Camden seeks Volunteers
Are you a parent or do you have parenting experience? Would you like to enhance your skills to offer friendship and support to families with young children? Can you give 3-4 hours weekly, to visit a family with young children who may be going through a difficult time?
Family Support Volunteer
Next Preparation Course Starting 17th November to 10th December
Every Tuesday & Thursday in Kentish Town
Certificates awarded & expenses paid
For information pack ring 020 7424 1603 email: info@homestartcamden.org
www.homestartcamden.org.uk

Are you looking to employ an assistant to help with your care needs? CamdenPAs can help you.
CamdenPAs.org.uk is a new service that makes it easy to find a personal assistant (PA) and puts you in control of your care and support.
If you have care needs, you can employ a PA to help you to live as independently as possible.
CamdenPAs features an online ‘marketplace’ for you to browse through a list of profiles of PAs in the borough. Profiles give details about the services they provide, their skills, experience and personal interests.
You can look through the list to find suitable matches and choose someone you like to help support you.
When you find a match you can contact the PA to arrange an interview and see how you get on. If you like them you can then work out contract details such as hours, duties and wages, and hire them.
If you do not find anyone suitable, you can set up your own a profile describing your requirements and interests, for PAs to look through and contact you.
You can employ a PA whether you receive a direct payment or fund your own care. If you receive direct payments you can get support with the employment from Personalised Support In Camden or AgeUK Camden.
Become a PA
If you’re a PA looking for work or are just starting out, CamdenPAs can help you. As well as helping you finding a job, the site features advice on looking for work, becoming a PA and where to get training.
Why not set up your profile today? Find out more, visit: camdenpas.org.uk or phone: 020 7278 4437

Socially Responsible Recruiting
A new, award-winning skills matching service that connects employers with skilled and experienced people to do one-off or part-time jobs has launched in Camden, with a strong social benefit ethic.
“There is a very large number of people in Camden who are fantastically skilled and work-ready but are off the radar to employers because they’re not looking for full-time work and aren’t constantly scouring the job ads,” says Jonathan Collie, founder of Trading Times.
These people are highly skilled over 50s, and family carers. Trading Times brings them to you. It’s free to candidates. It costs you only £35, and only when you are connected to the perfect candidates.
Paul Fordham of Abbey Community Centre in Camden said: “”We posted our occasional job opportunity on Trading Times because we at the Abbey Community Centre recognise the value of the flexibility that can come with age. Trading Times offers a tailored means to directly target opportunities at an older group that the vast majority of other job sites simply do not seem to tap.”
Register at https://tradingtimes.org.uk/ and let Trading Times match you with the right local people for your needs.

Find Jobs and Volunteering opportunities at https://www.vac.org.uk/

Office Space for Hire
Camden Cypriot Women’s Organisation in Kentish Town, have office space for hire within a community building which is centrally located, The building is a few minutes walk from Kentish Town tube and mainline services as well as various bus stops.
The office, which is spacious is roughly 6 metres square, fits 4 desks freely and has a corridor which is also good for use, would be suitable for meetings or one to one sessions. Both spaces are light and airy and a viewing is highly recommended. The building has step free access.
For further information or to view, please call Koula Ioannou on Tel: 0207 267 7194 or email koula@ccwo.org.uk

Have your say on health and wellbeing in Camden
Camden’s Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) want your views on how health and wellbeing can be improved across the borough.
The HWB exists to improve the health and wellbeing of Camden residents and reduce health inequalities across the borough. It brings together leaders across the health and care system to provide leadership on a range of complex challenges which impact on the health of local people.
The Board has developed a new draft Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy – which sets out the actions they plan to take to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities in Camden.
The strategy sets out five priority areas which work will focus on:
1. Healthy weight, health lives – making Camden a place where everyone has the opportunity to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
2. Reducing alcohol-related harm – working together to reduce health inequalities, crime, disorder and offending
3. Resilient families – working with partners to reduce families’ dependency on services and focusing on what they need to support themselves
4. The first 1,001 days – ensuring the support we provide from pregnancy and through the first two years of life focuses on the most important outcomes for children
5. Ensuring good mental health for all – promoting positive mental health, improving outcomes for people with serious and long-term conditions and preventing suicide wherever possible.
We want to find out your thoughts, views and experiences on the draft strategy. You can make your views heard, either as an individual or an organisational basis, from now until Monday 30 November in the following ways:
Online – complete an online questionnaire at www.camden.gov.uk/hwb
Email – send your views to jhws@camden.gov.uk
Post – write to us at Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation, London Borough of Camden, Public Health, 8th Floor, 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG. Or by going to the consultation page and completing the online survey https://consultations.wearecamden.org/culture-environment/camdens-jhws-2016-2018

North Central London Strategic Cancer Partnership Group
An exciting new initiative for Cancer services across North Central London. We will be establishing a partnership to improve the way services work together to meet the needs of patients.
An opportunity to explore shared priorities and concerns but also to challenge each other to build local capacity to provide outstanding support for cancer patients. We want to develop a consistent patient offer across the area that focuses on patient outcomes and their experience of services.
The proposed group would be supported by the Transforming Cancer Services Team (TCST) for London and we are inviting their Director to be a part of the group. We need patient representatives who have experience of cancer services themselves or as families or carers. The group would aim to meet no more than 4 times a year.
The first meeting will be in early November. If you would like to participate please contact helen.saunders@camdenccg.nhs.uk for an informal discussion. We have a rewards and recognition procedure in place to compensate you for your time.

Camden Consultations
You can find all Camden consultation on the Wearecamden consultation hub.

FREE VAC Membership for Unfunded Groups: Voluntary Action Camden Small organisations with no paid staff and a turnover of less than £1,500 can now join for FREE. To take advantage of this offer just fill in the membership on the online form here.