Choose the right NHS service for you and your family this weekend
Consultant doctors are on strike until 7:00am on Saturday 26th August. This is likely to have an impact on some NHS services and will see some appointments disrupted. However, please attend your booked appointments unless you are told otherwise.
For more advice on how to access NHS services if you need medical help, please click here
Ascension Trust – Bridge Watch – Suicide Prevention Programme
A new programme is being delivered by the Ascension Trust in partnership with a range of stakeholders including the RNLI, Police, Port of London Authority, and the NHS, and working across several mental health charities.
The project aims to train and develop volunteers to act as a ‘physical presence’ around the bridges of the Thames, to identify and support those who are at risk of self-harm and suicide by listening, understanding, talking, and working with a team to provide the necessary support needed to help them.
If you are interested in finding out more, express your interest here
Inverness Street Party
Saturday 26th August, Inverness Street, NW1.
Celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop culture in Camden with a jam-packed day of music, dancing and family activities.
The day promises to be a fun day out for all the family, with DJ sets, live performances, street art, beatboxing, and other activities. Guest artists include DJ Matt White, Sarah Love, and DJ 279.
To find out more, please click here
Pop-up Summer Proms
Head to Waterlow Park to enjoy a free open-air concert from Bahareque Latin American Rhythms Band on Sunday 27th August, 2.30 to 4pm.
To find out more, please click here
VAC vacancy: Communications Officer
Closing date: 5pm on 19th September
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and implement the marketing & communications strategy for VAC by leading our communications work. This includes curating our high-profile weekly newsletter, running our social media channels and creating web content. You will be working with all our staff as well as a range of external stakeholders and partners.
You will be responsible for building awareness of VAC’s work and impact, as well as the wider voluntary and community sector in Camden, to a range of different audiences.
To learn more and apply, please click here
Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) vacancy: Senior Researcher x2
Closing date: 11th September
IVAR are looking for two experienced researchers or project managers to join our dynamic team.
The role encompasses leading evaluations, research and facilitation. Projects will include work with individual organisations, multi-stakeholder programmes and sector-wide projects that build dialogue between charities and funders. We are looking for people who will thrive on this mix and are comfortable with the wide-ranging responsibilities that come with working in a small organisation.
To learn more and apply, please click here
Learning Disability Network London vacancies: Learning and Development Business Partner x2
Full Time, based in Westminster or Camden
Closing date: 8th September
The Learning Disability Network have a fantastic opportunity for 2 experienced Learning and Development Business Partners to join our friendly team. If you’re someone who is focused, innovative and drives staff learning and development, then LDN London would like to hear from you!
To learn more and apply, please click here
Clean Break seeks Female Health and Wellbeing Volunteer
This volunteer will support the group coordinator in running a health and wellbeing group for women participating in our programme.
To learn more and download an application pack, please click here (and scroll to the bottom of the page)
Single Homeless Project (SHP) vacancies: Senior Peer Mentor Coordinator x3
Closing date: 5th September at midnight
SHP is recruiting for three highly motivated and committed individuals to join our Peer Mentor Team. These full time posts will supervise the delivery of our contracts in Camden, which focus on substance use recovery and the criminal justice system (2 posts), and Islington, which focus on supporting people experiencing homelessness (1 post).
To learn more and apply, please click here
Touch Project vacancy: Administrator
Touch Project is looking for an administrator, initially for 3-4 hours per week with the potential for more as the organisation expands in social prescribing for BEH & C&I NHS Foundation Trust.
Ideally, we would prefer a volunteer, but we are willing to pay a London living wage to the right applicant.
The role would work with our founder Kathy and would involve data entry, a monthly news email and other administrative duties.
To learn more about Touch Project, please click here
To learn more and apply for the role, please contact Kathy on 07923737813.
Kathy is dyslexic and would prefer text messages, voice notes or phone calls
Castlehaven Community Association vacancy: Events and Facilities Manager
Closing date: 22nd September
CCA is seeking an organised and experienced Events and Facilities Manager to join their team.
The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders to develop high-quality events, generate revenue, and market Castlehaven’s facilities.
To find out more about the role and how to apply, please click here
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