Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Hafan Cymru - Job Vacancy
RECRUITMENT NEWS
DATE: September 2014
Current vacancy
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Post:
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Support
Assistant (Project Newid, Powys)
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Hafan Cymru Reference:
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70 SAP
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Term:
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Fixed
term until 31.03.2018
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Salary:
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£14,350
pro rata per annum rising to £14,833 pro rata per annum on satisfactory
completion of 6 month probationary period
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Hours per week:
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14.8 hours (2 days)
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Area:
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Powys
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Office Base:
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Newtown
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Welsh Essential:
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No
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Closing date:
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9.10.2014
(12 noon)
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Interview Date:
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17.10.2014
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Additional Information:
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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will
be requested for this post.
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If you are interested in
applying for this post please visit the Hafan Cymru website: www.hafancymru.co.uk
Friday, 26 September 2014
Children & Young People's Partnership Officers Meeting - Governance to be discussed
PAVO and other Voluntary Sector Representatives will be attending the next meeting of the Children & Young People's Partnership thematic officers groups on 1st October.
The agenda includes:
Integrated Disability Service Review
One Powys Plan Update
Future Governance proposals and CYPP & Stakeholder Engagement
If you wish to see any of the papers and want to feed in the please do contact Yvonne at PAVO.
Training / Hyffordiant : "Keeping Our Children Safe" Training for Designated Person For Child Protection / "Cadw Ein Plant Yn Ddiogel" Hyfforddiant i'r Person Dynodedig Ar Gyfer Amddiffyn Plant
"Keeping Our Children Safe"
Training for Designated Person for Child Protection
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"Keeping Our Children Safe" Training for Designated Person for Child Protection
COST:
Some of our previous course participants have made the following comments:
20 & 21 October 2014, Cardiff - Online Booking Form
25 & 26 February 2015, Carmarthen - Online Booking Form
A two-day course
All children have the right to live lives free from abuse and neglect but recent events highlight, yet again, how difficult it can be for so many adults to recognise, and act on concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child states that all organisations concerned with children should work towards what's best for each child. The Designated Person for Child Protection has a vital role within organisations helping to ensure that adequate safeguards are in place and that necessary action is taken when concerns about a child are raised. This two day training course will consider:
- The role of the Designated Person and how this can be incorporated into your organisation
- Legislation and guidance on safeguarding children and young people, particularly within the Welsh context
- Essential safeguarding measures that need to be in place
- The 'abuse of trust' and how to remain alert to potential sexual offences within the organisation
- Assessing concerns about a child and making a referral to social services if necessary
- The statutory child protection system and what may be expected of you
- Confidentiality and good record keeping
- Diversity and the additional vulnerabilities for some children
About the Trainer
Claire Sharp has worked with children and young people, in the voluntary and statutory sector, for over twenty years and currently works as Children in Wales' Training Officer.
Claire spent many years working in the field of domestic abuse, directly supporting children and young people in refuges and in the community, before moving on to manage Children's Services at Welsh Women's Aid. She has an ongoing interest in encouraging education and learning, in its broadest sense, having worked both as a primary teacher and in the supervision and assessment of student social workers in child and family teams.
Claire spent many years working in the field of domestic abuse, directly supporting children and young people in refuges and in the community, before moving on to manage Children's Services at Welsh Women's Aid. She has an ongoing interest in encouraging education and learning, in its broadest sense, having worked both as a primary teacher and in the supervision and assessment of student social workers in child and family teams.
Claire now trains practitioners from a variety of services, on a wide range of issues, including children's rights and child protection.
COST:
Members £165
Non members £195
This course is also offered as in-house training, please contacthannah.sharp@childreninwales.
Some of our previous course participants have made the following comments:
"Trainer made everything accessible. Trainer was very approachable and professional. Really thought provoking and I will be suggesting changes to policies and policies and practice on my return to work"
"Excellent course with lots of really useful information. Good to meet others working in different areas"
"The practical activities were really fun :). The relation to real life cases were good"
"I will definitely be using some of the information supplied to pass onto colleagues/staff"
If you are interested in future Children in Wales courses, please visit our website or join our mailing list.
**Remember that you can attend at a cheaper rate if your organisation is a member of Children in Wales. Join here**
Upcoming Training
October 2014:
November 2014:
PAVO Outreach Session, Brecon
OUTREACH SESSION
Do you need some funding support?
Have you got an issue around governance?
Would you like to discuss potential project ideas?
Would your organisation like a health check?
We will be in Brecon on:
Thursday 2nd October 2014
Brecon Library 10am - 2pm
Ring 01597 822191 to make an appointment
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Volunteer development officer job vacancy at Brecon Beacons NPA
Volunteer Development Officer
£16,604 - £17,331 per annum pro rata
Permanent Contract
18.5 hours per week
We are seeking to recruit an individual with an aptitude for working with a variety of people, methodical and above all have a passion for the National Park.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a range of volunteering opportunities and promote the use of volunteers in partnership with external organizations, including the establishment of voluntary groups within local communities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a range of volunteering opportunities and promote the use of volunteers in partnership with external organizations, including the establishment of voluntary groups within local communities.
Application packs from: Web: www.beacons-npa.gov.uk/the-
Phone: Elizabeth Lewis 01874 620426
Email:HR@beacons-npa.gov.uk
Closing date: 7th October 2014
Interview Date: 14th October 2014
Challenging Behaviour & Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Free places offered
Places are available on the Challenging Behaviour & ASD course
16th October in Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon 9.30am – 4.30pm
Or
12th March in Coleg Powys Newtown 9.30am – 4.30pm
Aim:
This course will enable participants to have an understanding of autistic spectrum disorder and the associated effects on individuals, including sensory and behavioural. It will look at the importance of recognising and understanding potential triggers to challenging behaviour and examine ways to reduce problems.
Key Learning Outcomes:
■ Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions
■ Knowledge of the Triad of Impairments
■ Strategies to support an individual with an autistic spectrum disorder
■ Understand behaviour in terms of communication and function
■ Understand primary and secondary interventions
■ Understand own role in contributing to a positive behaviour plan
Course Provider: Llaw yn Llaw
Please book your place via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Regards
Training Unit
Powys County Council
01597 827507
Doing it Well / Ei wneud yn Dda: Third sector and service user involvement in public service planning and review / Cynnwys y trydydd sector a defny...
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Training-Hyfforddiant: E-Safety With the Under 8's / E-Ddiogelwch gyda phlant o dan 8 oed
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E-Safety With the Under 8's
2 October 2014, Cardiff - Online Booking Form
A half day course
Children are increasingly becoming regular users of internet connected devices from a very young age. A study 'Children and parents: Media use and attitudes in the nations', published by Ofcom in 2012 reported that in each of the four nations over 80% of children aged 5-15 use the internet at home. Parents of children aged 5 -15 in Wales are more likely than the UK average to have concerns about content on the internet (25% vs. 17%) and smartphone ownership among 5 -15s has increased in all four nations since 2011. Adults who care for and support young children, and their parents often express a lack of confidence in using and managing access to the technology that the children take for granted.
This course is aimed at anyone working with children under 8 years old and who wants to ensure that any access to new technology (computers, tablets, games consoles, smart phones etc) is both safe and appropriate. It is particularly suitable for adults who are not IT specialists.
Aims
For adults who work directly with younger children or with their parents to better understand the implications of internet use in this age group. To explore concerns, and to develop some practical methods to support safe use of a range of devises that are increasing becoming an integral part of the daily lives of young children.
Learning outcomes
Participants will:
- Understand the ways in which children are able to access the internet
- Consider both the risks and benefits of younger children using internet connected devices
- Understand the benefits and shortcomings of using parental controls on a variety of devices
- Devised a set of ground rules for safe use of the internet and computers
- Be able to support children to better protect themselves online
- Identify warning signs to be aware of and how to report concerns
About the Trainer
Jon Trew is an experienced child protection trainer having delivered training to groups as diverse as housing maintenance staff, dentists and childcare workers. Jon has wide experience of working with children of all ages and backgrounds, having managed a children's center, a nursery, an afterschool club and holiday play-care schemes. As early as the 1990's Jon was an enthusiast for using computers to work with children as young as four and five and has continued to promote safe ways for young children to access the internet and other electronic media. Jon has experience of working face to face with children as well as a deep understanding of the technical challenges it presents. Jon said "A study in October 2011 found on average, the children who use computers started doing so at age 3 ½, while half of children under 8 in the US had access to a mobile device like a smartphone, an iPad or other tablet. The internet offers huge opportunities for our children to explore, learn and enjoy, however the benefits of this revolution are matched by threats and difficulties. Waiting until children reach their early teens before we consider internet safety is just too late. Parents, teachers and all child care professionals must rise to this challenge and ensure they are able to guide, monitor and protect our children through this new age".
Costs:
Members £60
Non Members £80
This course is also offered as in-house training, please contact hannah.sharp@childreninwales.
f you are interested in future Children in Wales courses, please visit our website
or join our mailing list.
**Remember that you can attend at a cheaper rate if your organisation is a member of Children in Wales. Join here**
Upcoming Training
October 2014:
For Welsh version please click on 'Read more'
Brecknock Women's Aid celebrate their history
BWA is merging with Calan DVS at the end of the month.
To celebrate the history of our services as BWA we are commissioning a typographic portrait ( an image made up from words and phrases) of a happy ,free, empowered woman .We are collecting these words/phrases from past and present service users and our stakeholders
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It would be great if you could contribute towards this project. Please send your contributions back to my e-mail.
Many Thanks
Judy Hargreaves
Child Support Co-ordinator
bwajudy@btinternet.com
Brecknock Women's Aid - Supporting Women and Children affected by Domestic Abuse
Registered Office: 2 Wheat Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7DG
Registered Charity no: 701926. Registered in Wales
Brecknock Women's Aid is a company limited by guarantee no: 2398421
Central Office: 01874 614404
Registered Charity no: 701926. Registered in Wales
Brecknock Women's Aid is a company limited by guarantee no: 2398421
Central Office: 01874 614404
24 Hour Helpline: 01874 625146
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