Researcher – Invitation to Tender
Research on the development and impact of a BAME-led partnership for tackling social isolation among older people in Camden.
Ageing Better in Camden (ABC) is a partnership of older people and Camden organisations, working together to tackle social isolation and loneliness among older people. Since 2018, we have supported the development of a BAME-led partnership to find and engage with older people from smaller minority groups in the borough.
We would like to appoint an experienced qualitative researcher to examine the development and impact of the BAME-led partnership. We are actively seeking applications from researchers of African heritage and/or with substantial cultural understanding of African minority groups in the UK to carry out the work.
The budget is £20k. The research will be carried out between late March and early November.
Please see http://www.ageingbetterincamden.org.uk/latestnews/2021/1/28/researcher-invitation-to-tender for further information.
Deadline for submission of tenders is 9am on 5 March 2021.
London Irish Centre seeks Advice Officer (Housing)
Part Time – 2.5 days per week
Up to £30,000 pro rata, depending on experience
We are looking for an Advice Officer to join our Advice Service, which exists to improve opportunities and reduce poverty in London. Working primarily with people who identify as Irish, the service works to empower people using a strengths-based approach.
Application packs are available online
The deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 1st March 2021.
Volunteers Needed – Story tellers/ actors
Are you a good Storyteller and able to address a young audience?
We need speakers to future story times
Contact somerstownhistory@gmail.com for more details
COVID-19 Heath Champions programme
Find out more and sign up to become a COVID-19 Health Champion here:
Sign up here:
The Camden Winter Night Shelter needs volunteers
C4WS are currently sourcing volunteers for the C4WS Winter Shelter and reaching out to organisations that may not be running services this year, or running a different service, with volunteers still willing to give their time.
Please see the volunteer sign up link: https://signup.com/go/bfGANJe
Work Experience Opportunity for Young Person (15 – 18 years)
Work Experience (virtual) with Prestigious Knowledge Quarter partners
February Half term
Design an Exhibition on Local heroes Radical thinkers. More details here.
Lifting Limits seeks Head of Education
Lifting Limits is looking for an experienced primary school practitioner with leadership experience and understanding of the primary school sector for a new senior role as Head of Education. We are a charity with a mission to challenge gender stereotyping and promote gender equality, in and through education, and the Head of Education will help us build on our positive impact so far and scale our model to reach significant numbers of schools.
£45,000 p.a. pro rata. part time, 3 days (or equivalent hours) per week
Deadline for applications: 15th February.
For full details at https://www.liftinglimits.org.uk/contact-us/
Opening Doors Befriending Support Officer
You will be responsible for supporting befriending relationships and helping develop the service – triaging new referrals to the service, liaising with existing clients by phone or in person in their homes (not currently) and making referrals to external support services. You will support the recruitment, development, placement and ongoing support of volunteers within the service. You will also be responsible for reaching out to minority or under-represented communities who may not be aware of the ODL Befriending Service.
See website for full requirements. Please email you completed Application form to: jobs@openingdoorslondon.org.uk
Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.
Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk
Unity Works Seeks Trustees
Unity Works, part of the charitable Thera Group, is a specialist organisation supporting people with a learning disability to gain skills, qualifications and jobs, so they can reach their full potential. The new organisation, which was developed from The Camden Society, builds on 20 years of experience of helping hundreds of people with a learning disability to secure jobs through volunteering and training opportunities.
Call Tarnya Thompson on 07595 200476 or email mailto:Tarnya.Thompson@thera.co.uk for an informal discussion.
Census Job opportunities
The next census is in 2021 and the Office of National Statistics is hiring for new local Census jobs, with applications invited for exciting new temporary roles at all levels.
All the current openings, application information and FAQs are on censusjobs.co.uk
For more information about the 2021 Census and local communities click here.
Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income
Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.
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