Tender Opportunity: Child Care Business Support

Child Care Business Support Tender Opportunity

This tender opportunity is currently advertised on Sell2Wales and eTenderWales.  The closing date is
2nd September.

If you are interested in working together, in partnership, with other organisations PAVO is able to broker this service.  In the first instance contact PAVO via the help desk (details at top of the page).

Click Here for Sell2Wales

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Should you require any help or support to submit a tender PAVO have staff that can support your organisation to do this.

Coming soon ...... 10 Top Tips for Tendering!

Supporting Families at the Right Time

Providing the right support to families at the right time

Do you work with children & young people under the age of 25 in Powys?

Image courtesy of Nutdanai Apikhomboonwaroot at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Do you come across concerns when working with families that are clearly not Child Protection issues but does make you think that maybe the family needs a bit of a hand?

What do you do?

In Powys, the Children & Young People’s Partnership (a multi-agency Partnership which plans services for children in Powys) , have developed and evolved a way to make sure that organisations who work with families can help them at an earlier stage; avoiding situations escalating and reaching crisis point before any support is arranged.

If you would like to find out more and would appreciate to talk through what is exactly involved please contact Yvonne Owen-Newns at PAVO offices, via the help desk:

info@pavo.org.uk or phone: 0845 009 3288

CARDIFF: Free Playwork Taster

Free Playwork Taster

14 September 2013

Splott Play Centre, Cardiff

Cardiff Council, the Childcare Strategy Unit and Play Wales are holding a FREE playwork training day on 

Saturday 14 September 2013 (10.00-4.00pm) at Splott Play Centre in Cardiff.   

More information to follow

Annwyl Gydweithiwr,

Blas ar Waith Chwarae yn Rhad ac am Ddim 

14 Medi 2013

Canolfan Chwarae Splott, Caerdydd

Mae Cyngor Caerdydd, yr Uned Strategaeth Gofal Plant a Chwarae Cymru yn cynnal diwrnod hyfforddiant gwaith chwarae yn RHAD AC AM DDIM Ddydd Sadwrn 14 Medi 2013 (10:00-4:00pm) yng Nghanolfan Chwarae Splott, Caerdydd.

Rhannwch gyda'ch rhwydweithiau os gwelwch yn dda. 

Rhagor o wybodaeth i ddilyn

www.playwales.org.uk

www.chwaraecymru.org.uk 

Telephone no / Rhif Ffôn: 029 2048 6050

Fax no / Rhif Ffacs: 029 2048 9359

Cymraeg 029 2043 6927

Play Wales, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FH

Chwarae Cymru, Tŷ Baltig, Sgwâr Mount Stuart, Caerdydd CF10 5FH

Disabled Students Questionnaire with Scope

Scope is exploring the potential of developing a graduate programme, and we need to understand the opportunities available to disabled students. We're keen to hear your experiences - the survey should take around five minutes to complete.

Follow the link to the Scope page where they short survey appears.

Click Here: Disabled Graduates Survey

Young Adult Peer Support Co-ordinator (YAPS Project)

Ponthafren Association has the following vacancy.

 Young Adult Peer Support Co-ordinator (YAPS Project)

3 year project until April 2016

 22 hours per week

 Salary £17550 per annum (£10296 pro rata)

This is a unique and challenging opportunity funded by the Big Lottery to develop a peer support mentoring project for young people between the ages of 16-25 who have mental health issues within the Newtown area. Our project is rooted in giving youth a voice and allowing youth to rise as the leaders of their communities.

You will need:

·   Previous experience in project management.

·   Previous experience of working within a mental health field

·   Experience in best practice research and risk management

·   At least 3 years previous experience in managing volunteers, peer mentoring or          group facilitation.

·   At least 3 years experience working with Young People and positive youth        development programs, planning or facilitation

·   Excellent communication and negotiating skills; ability to relate to people at all             levels; experience and knowledge of the third sector in Powys; experience of       monitoring and excellent training, presentation and group-work skills. You will to          be self-motivated, flexible, well organised and possess good ICT skills. Ability         to communicate in Welsh is an advantage

·   Must have the ability to travel.

 Closing date for applications:  5pm Monday 22^nd July 2013

 Interviews will be held on Friday 9^th Aug 2013

 Application packs and full job descriptions are available to download at www.ponthafren.org.uk or from Ponthafren on 01686 621586 or becky.slade@virginmedia.com

This post is lottery funded.

Ponthafren Association

Longbridge Street

Newtown Powys SY16 2DY

Reg Charity No: 1035326

Click here for Welsh Version:

Children in Wales Consultation: A vision for a new national Youth Work Strategy for Wales 2013-18

Consultation: A vision for a new national youth  work strategy for Wales 2013-2018 Children in Wales is asking its members for their views on the Welsh Government proposals to support the development of a new National Youth Work Strategy.  The Welsh Government's consultation, A new vision for a National Youth Work Strategy, was issued on 18 June 2013, and can be accessed on the Welsh Government's website:http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/education/new-vision-for-national-youth-work-strategy/?lang=en    Children in Wales has set up a Survey Monkey questionnaire to assist members in forwarding their views to us, the Survey Monkey questionnaire can be accessed here:   www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q6WT8ZR The consultation runs until September 2013 and in order to compile our response we ask that you forward us your views on the consultation by 2 September 2013.

Ymgynghoriad: Gweledigaeth newydd ar gyfer Strategaeth Genedlaethol ar gyfer Gwaith Ieuenctid 2013-18    Mae Plant yng Nghymru yn gofyn i'w aelodau am eu barn ar gynigion Llywodraeth Cymru i gefnogi datblygiad Strategaeth Genedlaethol newydd ar gyfer Gwaith Ieuenctid.  Cafodd ymgynghoriad Llywodraeth Cymru, Gweledigaeth newydd ar gyfer Strategaeth Genedlaethol ar gyfer Gwaith Ieuenctid, ei gyhoeddi ar 18 Mehefin 2013, a gallwch fynd ato ar wefan Llywodraeth Cymru: http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/education/new-vision-for-national-youth-work-strategy/?skip=1&lang=cy  Mae Plant yng Nghymru wedi sefydlu holiadur Survey Monkey i gynorthwyo aelodau i gyflwyno eu safbwyntiau i ni, ac mae'r holiadur Survey Monkey ar gael yma:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KCQPSMY. Mae'r ymgynghoriad ar agor tan Medi 2013 ac er mwyn llunio'n hymateb ni rydym yn gofyn i chi roi eich barn am yr ymgynghoriad i ni erbyn 2 Medi 2013.

Brecknock Play Network - Summer Play Sessions

Brecknock Play Network - Summer Play sessions

TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
	July 31st Llangorse Community centre 10am-1pm Glasbury Play Area  2-5pm	August 1st Hay-On-Wye Play Area 10am-1pm Westfields Play Area Talgarth 2-5pm
6th Llanfihangel Talyllyn community area 10am-1pm	7th The Uplands Green, Brecon 2-5pm A St John’s Family Centre partnership event	8th Upper Chapel Hall 10am-1pm Llanwrtyd Wells  Play Area 2-5pm
13th Money Making Day Brecon Leisure Centre 10am-3pm	14th Playday @Craig-Y-Nos Country Park, Nr Abercrave 10.30am-3.30pm	15th Money Making Day Welfare Hall Ystradgynlais 10am-3pm
20th Llanfaes Play Park 10am-1pm St John’s Family Centre, Pendre Close 2-5pm	21st Theatre Play Park, Brecon 2-5pm	22nd Play day @ Llandrindod Sports Centre 10.30am – 3.30pm	23rd Trecastle Community Centre 10am-1pm

Brecknock Play Network will provide 3hour play sessions, delivered by two trained play workers via a well-equipped play van.

WE REQUIRE PARENTS/CARERS TO STAY WITH ALL CHILDREN UNDER 8YEARS OLD.

All ages welcome, from babies to teenagers

Open Access Play to include den building, parachute games, arts and craft, messy play, face painting, badge making and lots, lots more. A time for fun, laughter and friendship.

For further information please contact Sharon Pritchard – Mob; 07423 822 671 or email; brecknockplaynetwork@gmail.com

Funded by Big Lottery Awards for All Wales programme 

Children in Wales: Promotoing the UNCRC Across Wales

Children and Families Practice Exchange (South Wales) "Promoting the UNCRC Across Wales" When: Tuesday 10th September 2013, 10am - 12.30pm Where: Children in Wales, 25, Windsor Place, Cardiff  CF10 3BZ  What works for Youth Work? Focusing on the 'vision for a new national youth work strategy' and examples of how local youth services deliver to local need

Welsh Government are consulting on how to take forward a vision for a new National Youth Work Strategy for Wales which will deliver until 2018 - this event provides the opportunity to debate their vision with Welsh Government officers from the Youth Support and Guidance Branch and share what works at local level Youth Support & Guidance Branch, Welsh Government - a representative from the Welsh Government Department will talk through the consultation document. A discussion will follow around the consultation questions and attendees will be able debate the suggested vision for youth work in Wales. You will need to read the following documents before the event to be able to contribute fully in the discussions on the day:  A vision for a new national youth work strategy for Wales 2013-2018 http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/education/new-vision-for-national-youth-work-strategy/?lang=en  and the 'Youth Work in Wales: Principles and Purposes' document http://www.wlga.gov.uk/publications-and-consultation-responses-lll/youth-work-in-wales-principles-and-purposes/ Carl Bainton, Youth Lead, GAVO, Communities First, Ebbw Fawr, Blaenau Gwent - Carl and his team run a youth club that was set up as an integrated youth provision for youngdisabled people, their families and the wider community. The club numbers have grown tremendously since the beginning as it promotes opportunities for young disabled people to socialise with their non disabled peers and vice versa. There is an open door ethos that provides an inclusive environment encouraging the participation of all young people who come along. Learn more about how this club has developed and barriers along the way. John Heffernan & Sue Mackie, Saturdays Youth Club, Pembrokeshire  - John and Sue are key players in a Families First funded pilot project to provide young people with youth club facilities on Saturday nights. The project see's 2 settings (youth centres in Fishguard and Pembroke) working together with the Young People's Counselling Service to provide a range of diversionary activities together with more targeted support for those who need it. Providing youth facilities on what are traditionally young people's 'party nights' hasn't always been easy, but has been successful! Amanda Everson- Award Manager for UnLtd in Wales - UnLtd's core business is to provide funding and support to people who want to make a positive difference - socialentrepreneurs. Alongside this we undertake and publish research on our work and that of the sector to inform, influence and support the ecosystem for these activists. For the past 6 years we have worked in partnership with Comic Relief managing a programme supporting 11-21 year olds across Wales to lead ventures that have a positive social impact on their communities whilst they develop personal skills, knowledge and networks. We are piloting a social entrepreneurship/enterprise training resource to support youth organisations and the education sector to further understand our work and help raise awareness and opportunities for young potential social entrepreneurs. Are you interested in supporting this pilot? Tea & Coffee provided - Please come along to share, learn and network! Who Should Attend Anyone with an interest in, and commitment to, promoting the rights of children in Walesand the need to gain knowledge on this topic with the aim of supporting young people they work with. It will be of special interest to those working directly with children and young people. How Much Does it Cost & How to Book? Attendance is FREE OF CHARGE, however, please book early as places are limited To book a place please contact Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BZ Tel: 029 2034 2434, Email bookings@childreninwales.org.uk

Public Consultation: Continuity & Change - A refresh of Welsh Government's Relationship with the Third Sector

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

CONTINUITY and CHANGE – A REFRESH OF WELSH GOVERNMENT’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE THIRD SECTOR

An Information Session for Powys

Monday 29^th July 2013 - 10.00am

PAVO Offices, 30 Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells

The Welsh Government is seeking to refresh its relationship with the Third Sector. There is currently a public consultation that seeks the views of people and organisations. Click here to access a copy of the consultation document. The deadline for responses is 8^th August.

As we move into a future where public funds will be put under even greater pressure, the Third Sector will be expected to play a much more significant role in the delivery of essential services and the building of civil society. Consequently, it is very important to ensure a robust, balanced and healthy response to this consultation from Powys.

Please come along to the above information session to find out more. Tell us you’re intending to be at the session by filling in the online form here, or by contacting Ruth Middleton [ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk] 01597 822191.

YMGYNGHORIAD CYHOEDDUS

PARHAD a NEWID – ADNEWYDDIAD O BERTHYNAS LLYWODRAETH CYMRU Â'R TRYDYDD SECTOR

Sesiwn Gwybodaeth ar gyfer Powys

Dydd Llun 29 Gorffennaf 2013 10.00am

Swyddfeydd PAVO, 30 Stad Ddiwydiannol Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ceisio adnewyddu ei pherthynas gyda'r Trydydd Sector. Ar hyn o bryd mae ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus sy'n casglu barn pobl a sefydliadau. Cliciwch yma i weld copi o'r ddogfen ymgynghori. Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ymatebion yw 8 Awst.

Wrth i ni symud i mewn i ddyfodol lle bydd arian cyhoeddus yn cael eu rhoi dan fwy fyth o bwysau, bydd disgwyl i'r Trydydd Sector chwarae rhan llawer mwy arwyddocaol o ran darparu gwasanaethau hanfodol ac adeiladu cymdeithas sifil. O ganlyniad, mae'n bwysig iawn i sicrhau ymateb cadarn, cytbwys ac iach i'r ymgynghoriad hwn o Bowys.

Dewch draw i'r sesiwn wybodaeth uchod i gael gwybod mwy. Rhowch wybod i ni eich bod yn bwriadu i fod yn y sesiwn trwy lenwi'r ffurflen ar-lein yma, neu drwy gysylltu â Ruth Middleton [ruth.middleton @ pavo.org.uk] 01597 822191.

Powys Youth Service Training Opportunities

You need to complete a booking form for each person.  Booking Forms for places for any of these courses are available via the following link:

Powys Youth Service Booking Form

CLIC Online Training

This training looks at youth information work, and its role in youth services. It particularly focuses on online youth information, specifically TOWIP & CLIC online. By the end of the training, workers will be to use, demonstrate and contribute to TOWIP and CLIC online.

This workshop is a level 2 and worth 3 credits

Monday 2^nd September 2013 – 10-4 – Gwalia, Llandrindod, LD1 6AA

Max 14 People

Tutor – Angie Felkin-Heins

Mental Health First Aid Training

The course is a two day programme (participants must attend both days)

Participants will receive a certificate and manual to take away with them.

The course is not accredited at present but this is being reviewed

For more information about the course, please go to

www.mhfa-wales.org.uk

Tuesday 3^rd September and Wednesday 4^th September

9.30-3.30

Media Resource Centre

Llandrindod Wells

Powys    LD1 6AH

Tutor – Jayne Hopkins (Powys Teaching Health Board)

Positive Behaviour Management of Children and Young People with Additional Needs

This workshop will focus on the needs of children and young people with; Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition, and ADHD.

Thursday 5^th September 2013 - 09.30 -3.00 – Rhayader Leisure Centre

Max 20 People

Tutor – Colin Troy

The training will cover:

·       Understanding the nature of behaviour, what is it communication about the person.

·       Managing behaviour through positive communication

·       De-escalation and conflict resolution

·       Restoring relationships

Understanding behaviour

·       How strong emotions affect behaviour

·       Understanding behaviour a communication

·       How to respond to challenging behaviour

Working with scenarios

·       Whole person communication skills

·       Practical de-escalation techniques

·       Looking after number one

Supportive strategies

·       Reviewing incidents

·       Teaching social skills

·       Building self esteem

 Building relationships

·       Key issues in restorative justice

·       Resolving conflict

·       Dealing with prejudices

FAW Mini Football Awareness Course

A course providing a basic introduction to the organisation of football practices in a fun, safe environment with an emphasis on skill development.

                                               

For candidates who have no previous experience in the leadership of football related activities.

Please wear comfortable clothing and practical footwear as you will be asked to participate in practical activities throughout the day.

Applications are on a first come, first serve basis.

Venue: Rhayader Leisure Centre

Dates: Friday 6^th September 2013

Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm

Tutor – Gareth Davies

Agored Cymru Level 3

Certificate in Youth Work

Timetable 2103/14

Fri - 11/10/13 –        Induction & Reflective Practice

Sat -12/10/13 –        Values and Principles’ of Youth Work, Safeguarding and Programme Planning  

Sun - 15/10/13 – Community & Partnership Working

 

Fri - 22/11/13 - Group Work Theory

Sat- 23/11/13 -        Appropriate Relationships and Communication

 

Sat -11/01/14 –            Adolescence Development, Issues and Conflict

                

Hand in Files by 08/02/14

REGIONAL TRAINING

SUPERVISION IN YOUTH WORK CONTEXT TRAINING

Level 3, 6 Credits

[TWO DAYS]

Dates:                         Saturday 14^th September and Sunday 15^th September 2013

Start Time:                10a.m. (both days)

End Time:                   4p.m. (both days)

Lunch:                         Will be provided,

                                     Please specify on your form if you have any specific dietary requirements

Venue:            Brecon Youth Centre, Cradoc Road, Brecon, LD3 9LG

                        (Tel: 01874 622658)

                     

Cost:                           Free (Please note a cancellation charge may apply)

Provider:                    Regional Training/YMCA

Tutors:                       Angie Felkin-Heins

Target Audience:      Youth Practitioners (see below)

This 2 day course is for youth workers with a level 3, or above, qualification in youth work.

This course will enable the worker to be a placement supervisor, for level 3 ACU Certificate in

Youth Work students, to enable them to reflect and learn from their practice.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the variety of roles and functions of supervision

• Understand organisational arrangements for providing supervision

• Understand the requirements for a successful supervision environment

• Understand the issues and skills involved in supervision.

Assessment Requirements are:

·         A portfolio of learning

·         An essay of between 500 – 750 words

·         Undertake a minimum of three supervision sessions with a youth worker in training and present notes, and a placement assessment report, from those sessions.

·         Evaluate your own supervision performance

How to apply:

Please fully complete a Regional Course Booking Form and return to Daphne Halden/Helen Quarrell by email to daphne.halden@powys.gov.uk and helen.quarrell@powys.gov.uk by no later than 23rd August 2013.