Making Every Contact Count Healthy Conversation Skills (June 2017 training): 10 places
Health Education England (HEE) has awarded Hounslow Council funding to extend the HEE accredited Healthy Conversation Skills Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training to council, health and voluntary sector staff in 2017. The aim of the training is help improve the health of residents in Hounslow through making every contact count in terms of health improvement. We have 10 spaces available for members of the voluntary sector for the next training course which will take place on the 7 & 14th of June 2017 in Hounslow (more details below). The training will be provided free of charge and will include refreshments. To apply, please contact: Nathan.hewitt@hounslow.gov.uk by 22nd of May 2017, giving details of your voluntary sector role and organisation.
Training dates: Session 1: 7th of June 2017 at 11.30am-4pm, Session 2: 14th of June 2017 at 11.30-4pm, e-learning to complete 4 modules x 20 minutes (which needs to be completed the week between Session 1 and Session 2)
Staff who complete all 3 training elements will receive a Royal Society of Public Health Certificate of Attendance.
MECC Healthy Conversation 1 day Train the Trainer course, June 2017: (2 spaces available) (Venue: Hounslow Civic Centre)
There is also an opportunity to undertake a MECC Healthy Conversation Skills Train the Trainer course. The course will be held on the 20th June 2017 (9am-4pm). Candidates for this advanced training need to have completed the Healthy Conversation Skills course above and also be experienced in delivering training and feel confident to do so. The training is free of charge and refreshments will be provided. Please note that once a staff member becomes a trainer, they will be expected to co-facilitate 2 face-to-face sessions with the Health Education England Accredited Trainer (in Hounslow). Once achieved, staff will also be expected to deliver Session 1 and Session 2 of the MECC training to 10 staff within Hounslow organisations. To apply to become an accredited trainer, please send your CV with details of past training work and voluntary sector role to: Nathan.hewitt@hounslow.gov.uk by 22nd of May 2017. Successful candidates will be informed if they have a place by 29th of May 2017.
Places are limited. Early application is advised.
Quality Standards In The Voluntary Sector
Quality Marks are a set of standards that organisations have to meet to enable them to get the Quality Mark for that area. Organisations can build a reputation for quality by gaining accreditation with a recognised quality standard, such as PQASSO which covers all aspects of an organisation, from governance to service delivery and monitoring outcomes. PQASSOs flexibility means it can be used by all types of third sector organisations, including charities, social enterprises, community interest companies and community groups.
Other Quality Marks that might be relevant to a VCS organisation might be:
Advice Quality Standard which is tailored to a specific types of work.
Investors in People – this is a standard for people management, offering accreditation to organisations that adhere to the Investors in People Standard.
Investors in People – this is a standard for people management, offering accreditation to organisations that adhere to the Investors in People Standard.
To make it easier to find the Quality Standards relevant to your organisation, HVSSS have produces a handy printable summary guide.
To download your copy of the guide visit the Quality Standards pages on our website where you will also find lots more information here.
Job vacancy: Pregnancy Matters Service Manager
Location: West London
Contract: Permanent, 35 Hours per week. Job-share applicants welcome
Salary: 26k pa
Closing Date: 28 APRIL 2017
Assessment day: 9TH and 10th May 2017
Life is a national prolife charity which supports anyone facing a crisis pregnancy, pregnancy loss or after an abortion, and inspires the next generation to value all human life from beginning to end.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of one of Lifes new regional hubs to deliver high quality housing, emotional and practical support services. We are looking for a creative, self-motivated individual with strong networking skills and experience in this field to inspire a team of support workers and volunteers to extend our outreach work and make a difference to the vulnerable people. The position is focussed mainly on Hounslow but includes supported housing schemes in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire
To find out more or to apply please visit our website www.lifecharity.org.uk/jobs. CVs submitted must also provide a covering letter setting out your skills and experience matching the job specification.
The Bright Ideas Fund is OPEN!
Round two of the Community Business Bright Ideas Fund is now open!
The Bright Ideas Fund aims to give your community group the support and tools you need to set up a community business.
The £1.85 million, two-year programme is already helping groups get their bright NEW ideas for a community business up and running, through a programme of tailored community business development support and early stage finance of up to £20,000.
Community business are businesses that are locally rooted, accountable to the local community, will benefit the local community and have a broad community impact. If your business idea sounds like it could be a community business, then this fund is for you!
Round two applications will be accepted until the 31 May 2017 from organisations in England only.
There will be additional funding rounds in September 2017 and February 2018.
For more information click here
Voluntary support workers required at the West London Family Court
Would you like to volunteer for the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people through the civil and family court process?
Would you like the opportunity to challenge yourself whilst making a difference to the lives of others?
The Personal Support Unit (PSU) is a charity supporting people who do not have professional legal representation in several courts across the UK. Due to government cuts to legal aid our services are in demand now more than ever.
Accordingly, we have opened a new service at the West London Family Court and are recruiting calm and practical individuals to join us – absolutely no legal background is required. You will be given training both prior to and throughout your time with the PSU.
Volunteers are trained to give assistance to people who, for various reasons, dont have lawyers but need practical and emotional support. You will need to be someone who can support a wide variety of people, has initiative, a common sense approach to help assist them solve their problem and the ability to comfort people going through a difficult time. You would be required to help with a variety of tasks such as: filling out forms, accompanying clients to their hearings and being a listening ear. You do not need any formal qualifications, but the ability to read and write English are essential.
Once you have registered your interest in this opportunity, you will be asked to attend an informal interview before you can begin training.
Training consists of 1 induction day and a minimum of 4 days shadowing experienced volunteers at both the Central Family Court in Holborn and the West London Family Court. We ask you to start shadowing within two weeks of the induction and complete your shadowing within a 2 month period.
Once you have completed shadowing, the minimum time commitment is at least 2 full days a month for around 1 year (or 20 full days over the academic year if you are a student).
The PSU service runs Tues – Thurs 9.15am-4.30pm at the West London Family Court so you will need to be available on at least one of these days (these are also the phone line opening hours).
To apply for the role click here
Small Grants Programme opening for applications after Easter
The Councils Small Grants programme provides funding of up to £500 to voluntary and community organisations or groups of neighbours to help deliver one of the following themes:
· Build stronger neighbourhoods where people know each other and get on well together
· Provide opportunities for residents to get more involved in or improve their local community
· Support the development of new community and voluntary sector groups There will be four funding rounds in 2017-18.
Round 1: Open for applications on Tuesday 18 April 2017. The closing date for applications is at 12 noon on 24 May 2017
To find out more and to make an application please visit: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20047/voluntary_services/1200/council_grants_funding_and_commissioning
Introducing the Mayor of Londons Crowdfund London Programme 2017
Chiswick Town Hall, Turnham Green, W4 4JN
Tuesday 25 April
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Do you and your neighbours have an idea which will make your local area special, build on local character and bring people together?
The Mayor of London has a way to help you to make it happen
Crowdfund London gives you the opportunity to pitch your ideas, big and small, for projects which will make your local area even better.
City Hall are looking for innovative ideas that benefit the whole neighbourhood and show community support through a vibrant crowdfunding campaign.
Whether this is your first time creating a project or you’re a seasoned community organiser, this event will tell you everything you need to know to join in and have the best chance of attracting a pledge from the Mayor.
The best could attract a pledge of up to £50,000 from the Mayor of London to help you to hit your target and bring your idea to life. Join us for this interactive workshop and you will
- Find out what the Mayor is offering and what you need to do to get involved
- Learn from successful projects and access key advice / lessons to ensure your idea can succeed
- Get insight into the exciting journey youll begin and what you can expect from running a crowdfunding campaign and delivering a local project
Please come along and learn how to turn your brilliant ideas into reality!
The event is FREE.
To book your place please go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducing-the-mayors-crowdfund-london-programme-2017-hounslow-tickets-32724257134
Hounslow Hate Crime Survey
Hate Crime is massively under-reported and Hounslow Council want to find out how big a problem it is in our borough. They want to hear about your experiences; from witnessing an incident to being subjected to a series of Hate Crimes. It is important that they get your feedback so they can assess the extent of the problem and act robustly in the fight against Hate Crime.
Please help them build a bigger picture around Hate Crime and complete their survey here
If you would like to receive further information or support as victim of a Hate Crime please contact the Hate Crime Advocate on 020 8583 2464 or email community.safety@hounslow.gov.uk.
Please help them build a bigger picture around Hate Crime and complete their survey here
If you would like to receive further information or support as victim of a Hate Crime please contact the Hate Crime Advocate on 020 8583 2464 or email community.safety@hounslow.gov.uk.