Female Family Support Worker Vacancy: Temp Maternity Cover

Temporary Maternity Leave Cover Required:

Female Family Support Worker

25 Hours Per Week £17,500 pro rata

Radnorshire Women’s Aid is a registered charity providing information, support and/or safe accommodation to women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse.

We are seeking to recruit a support worker on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave to provide support to women and their children who have been affected by domestic abuse.  The post requires good communication and administrative skills and a willingness to take part in our 24 hour on-call service.  A full UK driving licence and use of a car is essential. All appointees will have an enhanced CRB check.

For an application pack or more information, please phone 01597 824655 or e mail:  info@radnorwa.org.uk

 

Closing date for applications:  12 October 2012

 

Exemption Claimed under Section 7 (2,e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1976

 

Radnorshire Women’s Aid

P.O. Box 26

Llandrindod Wells

LD1 5AA

Registered Charity 1126436

Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England & Wales No. 06579660

Library Services - Survey have your say in October

Have your say on Library Services

Library users in Powys will be invited to have their say next month (October) as part of a national survey.

Powys County Council’s Library Service is taking part in a national survey to identify trends and gather a snapshot of customer opinion and needs.

Adult visitors to the council’s branch and mobile libraries may be asked to complete a survey asking for their views on opening hours, staff helpfulness, facilities and the quality of book, computer, multi-media and information services.

The survey, which will start on Monday 8 October and will last for about two weeks, is part of a national programme of information gathering required by the Welsh Government. Results will help the council identify trends and gather a snapshot of customer opinion and needs.

Cllr Myfanwy Alexander, Cabinet Member for Learning and Leisure, said: "We know that the people of Powys value their libraries, this survey will give us a chance to make the service even better in future."

The surveys will be available in both English and Welsh. Completed forms should be posted in the survey reply boxes in branch libraries. Pre-paid envelopes will be available for mobile library customers.

The survey was carried out in Powys in 2009, with over 4,000 Powys residents taking part.

Sex, relationships & learning disability conference, Mencap

Mencap Cymru ‘Sex, relationships and learning disability’ conference

Mencap Cymru will be facilitating the above conferences around Wales this October aimed at parent carers of young people with a learning disability.

In North East Wales the conference will be held at The Beaches Hotel, Prestatyn on Friday 26^th October.  Please aim to arrive at 9.00 am for registration and welcome for a 9.30 am start.  The session will end at  approximately 12.30pm.  Tea and coffee will be provided.

These conferences are aimed at parent carers of young people with a learning disability aged between 14-25, however all parent carers and interested professionals are welcome, spaces permitting.

The speaker will be Fiona Speirs who worked with Mencap Cymru last year on our very successful ‘Too Embarrassing to talk about?’ events.  More information about Fiona and her work can be found athttp://www.fionaspeirs.co.uk/

This a free event, however spaces are limited.  If you wish to attend it is essential that you book your place by contacting the Wales Learning Disability Helpline on 0808 808 1111, or by emailinghelpline.wales@mencap.org.uk

Please circulate this information to any families you think may be interested.

Pam Corry

Regional Officer North East Wales

The Community Resource Centre

The Square

Kinmel Bay CONWY LL18 5BT

01745 355907

Services for Deaf Children: Sign upto the e-petition

Dear Colleague,

As I am sure you know, we need 100,000 signatures to force a debate in the House of Commons about public service cuts which are leaving deaf children without the support they desperately need. A debate will compel ministers to explain what they will do to protect services for deaf children - similar petitions have generated massive publicity and ultimately changed government policy.  

To make this happen, I need your help so together we can help deaf children.

Please you do two things to make this happen ?

1. Sign it!  Sign the NDCS “Stolen Futures” petition - http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/34073

2. Share it! Ask friends, family and other contacts to sign it and share it too.  You can do this by sending the email below to friends, family....or even everyone in your address book! Feel free to personalise the email as you wish. If you have any queries or need any help at all, please do contact the campaigns team jo.campion@ndcs.org.uk orjessica.reeves@ndcs.org.uk

Thank you so much to all of you who have already worked so hard to generate signatures. If we all just take 2 minutes to do this, I know we can achieve our 100,000 target. Just click onhttp://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/34073

Many thanks in anticipation!

Best wishes

Susan

PS  Remember, the “multiplier effect” means that just 10 people forwarding to ten more, who forward to 10 more etc, means we could reach the 100,000 target in just 4 steps! Please - do it now, before it slips your mind. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/34073  

SUSAN DANIELS

Chief Executive

The National Deaf Children's Society

15 Dufferin Street, London EC1Y 8UR

direct line 020 7014 1159 (v/t)

e-mail susan.daniels@ndcs.org.uk

switchboard 020 7490 8656 (v/t) fax 020 7490 1677

www.ndcs.org.uk <http://www.ndcs.org.uk>

More money for ‘meic’

An additional £100,000 funding has been announced by Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, to meet the growing demand on the children and young people’s advocacy and advice service 'meic'.

Since the helpline went 24/7 in January 2011, 8,734 children and young people have contacted ‘meic’. The service has faced challenges as the number of calls to the helpline have increased and the issues become more complex.

To ensure the demands for the service continue to be met, an extra £100,000 has been allocated until 2013. This demonstrates an ongoing commitment to advocacy, to support and enhance the service for children and young people across Wales.

Advocacy is a process which helps a child or young person to speak up for themselves, it can also include explaining, empowering, representing and navigating complex systems and procedures.

It’s not only about complaints and advice. While advocacy may sometimes include both, it is more about listening and ensuring the wishes and feelings of children and young people are heard by others regardless of whether the advocate agrees or not. By listening to children and young people they can be safeguarded better.

The Deputy Minister said:

“I am aware of the huge difference ‘meic’ makes to the lives of children and young people. Children and young people time and time again tell us about the value that they place on advocacy support and how it can change their lives for the better. 

"I believe that providing advocacy and advice to children and young people can better safeguard them and prevent problems and issues from escalating further.

“Children and young people should expect to be protected from harm, to have education and things to do outside school, to be listened to when they are not happy, to have an opinion and be involved in decisions that affect them. It is our place to ensure that this happens.

“We have always held firm our belief that children’s rights are essential to improving outcomes for children and young people. To support this we have introduced a law that means that we have to consider children’s rights in all we do as Welsh Government.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of everyone involved with the 'meic' helpline.”

Links: MEIC Cymru website  http://www.meiccymru.org/
source: Welsh Government Website http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/healthandsocialcare/2012/120924meic/?lang=en

Third Sector Compact Draft 2012. Drafft Compact y Sector Trydydd 2012

Mae BGLl Powys yn ystyried mabwysiadu compact newydd gyda'r trydydd sector ym Mhowys fel olynydd i'r compact cyfredol, teir-ran rhwng y sector, Cyngor Sir Powys a Bwrdd Iechyd Powys. Gellir gweld copi o'r compact drafft, newydd yma.

Mae PAVO yn gwahodd sylwadau sefydliadau trydydd sector. Cliciwch yma i gwblhau holiadur byr iawn i ddweud wrthym beth rydych yn feddwl. Diolch.

Dyddiad cae ar gyfer ymatebion: Dydd Mercher 24ain Hydref

Powys LSB is considering adopting a new compact with the third sector in Powys as a successor to the current tripartite compact between the sector, Powys County Council and Powys teaching Health Board. A copy of a draft, new compact can be seen here.

PAVO is inviting the views of third sector organisations. Please click here to complete a very short questionnaire to tell us what you think. Thank you.

Closing Date for responses : Wednesday 24th October.

News from Open Door Family Centre, Welshpool

Open Door Family at Welshpool have announced their BIG10 campaign to raise £10,000 over the next 12 months.  They have a number of events coming up including:

Coffee morning at The old Corn Exchange in the Town Hall on Saturday 6 October 9.30-11.30am.  There will be a raffle, cake stall, goodies table, face painting and lots more.  Everyone welcome come along and join us.

16 November 7 to 11pm we are holding a Pamper and Cupcake event in the evening, come and enjoy some pamper treats along with a glass of wine and a cupcake at the hall at Open Door.  Let the weeks stress fade away.  More details to follow.

Table Top Sale at The Old Corn Exchage in the Town Hall on Saturday November 17 9am to 1pm. Please call Amy on 07534 000951 for more details.

Bags2school will be collecting from Open Door, if you have any donations of clothing, belts, hats, shoes, bedding, curtains etc please bring along to Caroline by Wednesday October 3.  All will be gratefully received and funds raised will benefit the children of Open Door.

If you wish to sign up to their newsletter please visit their website:

www.opendoorfamilycentre.co.uk

Leaflets Available for those at risk of Flu

"Flu is a Killer" information leaflet for those at risk of flu and have access to a free flu vaccination is now available.

Those at risk, include:

• those with asthma that require regular steroid inhalers/tablets
• kidney disease
• lowered immunity due to disease or treatment
• liver disease
• diabetes
• neurological condition, eg: MS, cerebral palsy or post-polio syndrome.
• a problem with your spleen.
• pregnant

Please make sure the families you work with are aware of this service.  We have a stock of leaflets in the PAVO offices you can request, via the HelpDesk email or phone.

More information:
www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk or phone NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47

Copies of the leaflet also avilabley by e-mailing: hplibrary@wales.nhs.uk or phone 0845 606 4050

A copy of the leaflet is also available on the Welsh Government website: www.wales.gov.uk/immunisation

14-19 Learners - Good Practice links with Schools

Has your youth or community group had close links with schools to enhance the learning of 14-19 year olds, formally or informally?

Many schools across Powys work well with community groups and we are looking for examples of good practice.  This will help to share that experience and help key decision makers when designing services.

If you would like to share your experiences then please do contact PAVO, via the Help Desk.

You may, equally have found it difficult to work with schools.  What are the barriers do you think?  How could barriers be over come?  

We would appreciate your input.

BBC One Show - Community Action Search!

BBC TV’s The One Show is looking for community projects across the UK that need a helping hand. We want to use our influence to galvanise volunteer efforts in different schemes for a new weekly feature on the programme in the coming months.

For example - Perhaps you have a community hall that needs a lick of paint and a good tidy up but haven’t been able to organise a volunteer day to sort it out - Let us see what we can do.

Has your local fireworks display/concert been forced to cancel? Maybe we can help.

Is your community bus service at risk unless more volunteers are found? Let the One Show spearhead the search to keep it going.

Or maybe you have a dedicated community stalwart who deserves a big thank you – let the One Show organise a suitable celebration.

We are currently at the early stages of planning this but please get in touch as soon as possible if you think you have suitable project or idea.  

Email Richard.park@bbc.co.uk and mark your emails ‘One Show Community Action’.

The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, England and Wales (NIACE). A company limited by guarantee registered no. 2603322 and registered charity no. 1002775, Registered address: 21, De Montfort Street, Leicester, LE1 7GE, UK www.niace.org.uk

Sefydliad Cenedlaethol Addysg Barhaus i Oedolion, Lloegr a Cymru (NIACE). Cwmni cyfyngedig drwy warant rhif cofrestredig 2603322 ac elusen rhif cofrestredig 1002775, Cyfeiriad cofrestredig: 21, De Montfort Street, Caerlŷr, LE1 7GE, DU www.niacedc.org.uk

Contact a Family Job Vacancies

Please see "Working with Children & Families" page for more details of the following vacancies:

Workshop Development Officer

Fixed-term to 2015

£25,472 - £28,636 Grade NJC 30-34

Closing date: Monday 1st October, 9.00am
Interview date: Wednesday 10th October

  

Part-time Project Assistant Wales (2 days/week)

Fixed-term to 2015
£7,848 - 8,607    Grade NJC Point 22-25
(Full time equivalent £19,621-21,519)


Closing date: Monday 1st October, 9am
Interview date: Thursday 11th or Thursday 18th October

For more information please email recruitment@cafamily.org.uk or telephone             020 7608 8766      .

If you like more information on these roles or to download an application pack please got to http://www.cafamily.org.uk/what-we-do/work-with-us/

Primary Schools Review: Llanidloes Machynlleth Areas

A meeting is due to take place to discuss current proposals for reviewing the provision of schools in the Llandiloes and Machynlleth areas.

If you wish to feed in your views on the draft proposals to the meeting then please contact PAVO and we can arrange this.  

PAVO role is to represent the views of the third sector organisations working with children and young people.

Contact us for further information and details.

Consultation Response: Young People with Additional Needs

PAVO has drafted a response to this consultation.  If you wish to see a copy and want to make your comments please contact the PAVO helpdesk.  We would welcome your input and give you the opportunity to have a say.

Forward in partnership for children and young people with additional needs: Proposals for reform of the legislative framework for special educational needs

Review of Powys Youth Services Strategy

The CYPP are undertaking a review of Powys Youth Services.

There will be an opportunity for wider consultation coming up in the very near futures.  However, before that consultation takes place we wish to undertake one to one interviews with organisations who work closely with young people, though are not providing a youth group setting.

Services could be supporting parents, children and young people for a wide range of purposes, eg: mental health issues, confidence building, housing, benefit advice etc.

The involvement would mean undertaking a short interview, probably over the phone, to gain ideas about what young people need and how services need to be delivered across the county.

If you are interested in taking part please leave a message with the PAVO helpdesk and we will be in touch with you.

Many thanks

Training: Challenging Homophobia

Dates: Thursday 27 September 2012 

Start Time:                 9:30 a.m.

End Time:                  4:00 p.m. 

Lunch:                        Please bring a packed lunch.

Venue:                       Mozart Drive Community Centre, Mozart Drive, Sandfields, Port Talbot, SA12 7UG

Cost:                           Free (please note a cancellation change may apply)

Aims and Objectives:

This course provides opportunities for youth workers to explore, challenge and reflect on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) issues within a modern youth service.  The training will be delivered within a confidential, supportive and inclusive environment where learners will be able to contribute in the context of using their personal experiences and youth work practice.

The course is designed to explore personal values and attitudes toward sexual orientation and provide opportunities for reflection.  The latter part of the day examines and provides strategies for managing homophobia within the youth work setting.

This training links to the following Welsh Government Policies, Strategies and Frameworks:

·                Young people, youth work, Youth Service – National Youth Service Strategy for Wales (2007) Information document No: 004-07

·                The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

·                Learning Pathways 14-19 Guidance II (2006) Circular No: 17/2006

·                Reducing the proportion of young people not in education, employment or training in Wales (2009)

·                Child Poverty Strategy for Wales (2011) Information document No: 095/2011

·                Respecting others: Homophobic bullying (2011) Guidance No: 056/2011

·                Personal and social education framework for 7 to 19-year-olds in Wales (2008)

Contact:Helen Quarrell, Curriculum Development Worker, Gweithiwr Datblygu Cwricwlwm

Youth Service/Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid on 01874 612 226 or email: helen.quarrell@powys.gov.uk

or Daphne Halden,  email: daphne.halden@powys.gov.uk

FREE: Youth Work Training level 3

Agored Cymru – Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work

The Level Three Certificate in Youth Work has been designed to ensure that all youth workers have access to the necessary

training and qualifications, that unqualified workers are supported and encouraged to progress, and that the qualification is mapped to the National Occupational

Standards.

On completion of the full certificate the worker will gain recognition as a Youth

Support Worker within Wales.

The course will be run on the following dates:

 

Induction 12th September 6-8pm, Llandrindod Youth Centre

First Weekend 21st -23rd September 5pm-3pm, Staylittle

Second Weekend12th—13th  October 5pm-4pm, Staylittle

      Last day 17th November10am-5pm, Llandrindod Youth Centre

Portfolio submission date - 3rd January 2013

Location:

 Llandrindod Youth Centre, LD1 6BJ

and

Staylittle Outdoor Centre, Llanbrynmair, SY19 7DSPowys

SY19 7DS

For an application form please contact

Daphne Halden—daphne.halden@powys.gov.uk or 01874 612388

For information on the course contact Maureen Hand (Tutor) Powys

maureen.hand@powys.gov.uk

FREE: Youth Work Training Available

Agored Cymru – Level 2 Award in Youth Work

The Level 2 Award in Youth Work has been designed to ensure that all Youth Workers have access to the necessary training and qualifications, that unqualified workers are supported and encouraged to progress, and that the Award is mapped to the National Occupational Standards.

On completion of the Award the learner will gain recognition as an Assistant Youth Support Worker within Wales. The qualification provides a progression route to the Agored Cymru Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work

The students are responsible for completing 30 hours of practical youth work before the course completion deadline, Friday 5th April 2013.

The course will be run on the following dates:

 

First Weekend 24th—25th November 2012,

9.30 coffee, 10.00 start– 4.30

Second Weekend 8th-9th December 2012

                          9.30 coffee, 10.00 start– 4.30

Portfolio submission date Friday 5th April 2013

Location: To be confirmed

For an application form please contact

Daphne Halden—daphne.halden@powys.gov.uk or 01874 612388

For information on the course contact Maureen Hand (Tutor) Powys

maureen.hand@powys.gov.uk

Scouts Wales: Development Officer Vacancy

Full Time Home-based Development Officer

Working in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire & Radnor

   

Salary circa £23k

This is an exciting and interesting opportunity to contribute to the development of Adult support for young people in Wales.  We are looking to appoint a flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated person who will work in selected communities in the above areas. The primary objective of the job is the recruitment of adult volunteers. The postholder will also provide initial support to new volunteers and assist volunteer managers in the creation of local development plans.

Initially the post is until August 2014. After this date it is the intention to continue the post subject to funding.

Previous relevant experience is an advantage. A full driving licence and willingness to travel is essential.  The job involves daytime, evenings and some weekend work.  The ability to converse in Welsh is desirable, but not essential.  The post is subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

For more information and an application pack please contact:

ScoutsWales Office on 01446 795277

 E-mail: admin@scoutswales.org.uk 

 ScoutsWales, The Old School, Wine Street,

Llantwit Major CF61 1RZ.

Deadline for applications:   17.00 hrs on 19^th September, 2012

Interview date:  Friday 28^th September, 2012  

Commencement date:  Monday, 5^th November, 2012

This post is being re-advertised, previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Am gopi hysbyseb hon yn Gymraeg, cysylltwch â Swyddfa’r Sgowtiaid Cymru