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South Forum e-Newsletter 15th May 2009
Welcome everyone to the latest edition of the South Forum Newsletter
Featured in this edition:
If you require any information to be shared or circulated to our members please contact me on 0191 522 8447 or via email lorna@southforum.org.uk Sunderland South Forum Monthly Meeting
Is to be held
Wednesday 20th May 2009
Silksworth Community Association, Tunstall Village Road, Silksworth, SR3 2BY
12.00pm start (12.00pm Buffet)
We are really excited about this month’s presentations. At the meeting we will have the anti-social behaviour unit talking about how we can tackle anti-social behaviour on a local level. It’s a real opportunity for you to come along and put your views across to decision makers.
We also have speakers from the NHS stop-smoking and FLU campaign which is very much at the forefront of people’s minds at the moment.
Optional Consultation Exercise Also we will be trying something new and will be holding an optional consultation exercise which will focus on local health and social care services. A short questionnaire will be used to gather your views which will be completely anonymous. Please see the enclosed leaflet for more information.
The consultation will begin at 12.00 noon along with the South Forum buffet. Please come along and join in.
If you are unable to attend to attend the meeting on the 20th May but would like to express an interest contact me via email lorna@southforum.org.uk or on 0191 522 8447.
Did you know that you can become a member of the South Forum as an individual, a worker or as a representative of a group?
Why should you join the South Forum?
We can offer you the opportunity to share good practice and experience. We can also offer you the opportunity to build positive relationships with other South Forum members. There is a good mix of attendees from the statutory, voluntary and community sectors as well as individuals. This provides an effective forum for networking and information sharing. South Forum members are able to promote their group or service and meet informally with others.
Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly meetings so please come along.
News from the South Forum
It is once again that time of year to begin organising the Annual Summer Event which will take place on:
Date: Saturday 4th July 2009 Venue: Farringdon Primary School, Archer Road, Farringdon Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm
The aim of the Sunderland South Forum is to encourage and support local people, workers and organisations who have an interest in the future of the South Area and its residents; to work together sharing ideas, information and skills.
The event provides a great opportunity to promote your group or service. In previous years our community events have been well attended, last years summer event attracted over 300 people, please visit the link http://www.southforum.org.uk/activities-health.html to view snap shots from the day.
If you wish to reserve an information stand or provide an activity please complete the booking form and return to lorna@southforum.org.uk Click here to view an information poster, please feel free to display in your place of work Sunderland Deaf Society
Deaf Awareness Classes are to be held at Sunderland Deaf Society from 6.30 – 8.30pm from Thursday 23rd April 2009 at a cost of £10 for six weeks. It's still not too late to join.
It’s a really good opportunity for anyone who has, or may have, contact with deaf or hard of hearing people, and is a good introduction to anyone who may be considering further study of British Sign Language.
Anyone who is interested contact Angela Gray on gray-angela@sky.com Are You A Good Neighbour? Do you care about the neighbourhood that you live in?
Would you like to see it become a safer, friendlier place for you and your family to grow up in?
Are you prepared to do something to make it happen?
If you have answered yes to any or all of these questions and would like to find out more about what you can do to make the community a better, safer place to live why not come and have an informal chat with Adrienne Rowly, the Good Neighbour Co-ordinator.
Adrienne is holding a series of “drop-in sessions” at the following locations:
If you really care about your neighbourhood come along for a no obligation chat and let Adrienne know how you feel about your neighbourhood and what you want to see in the community.
The Good Neighbour Project is funded by Age Concern Sunderland but is not exclusively for older people, it aims to help the whole community across all generations. You can contact Adrienne Rowly for more information on adriennerowly@acsunderland.org.uk Community Family Picnic - Rumble in the Jungle Tuesday 26th May 2009 (Whit Week) 10.00am - 2.00pm Venerable Bede School What are you doing this Whit Week? Why not take the whole family along to the 'Rumble in the Jungle' Family Picnic. Take your own picnic with you and enjoy a wide range of jungle themed activities to suit all ages. The highlights of the day are: Family Trampolining, Crafts, Cookery, Woodwork, Story time and Games For more information please contact Clare Sutherland (Extended Services Cluster Manager) on 0191 5239745. Please click here to download a poster to advertise in your place of work.
Drug Awareness (Level I – OCN Accredited)
A full day level I accredited training session delivered by VOICE North East who have an impressive track record of working in this specialist field. The training will offer a unique perspective to drug awareness through the eyes of the user. The session will cover topics including;
Plus much more......
Price £60 Price includes lunch, accreditation & certificate
If you are interested and would like to book a place, or if you simply require additional information please contact Rob Charlton on (0191) 565 1566
Do You Care About Your Community? Are you prepared to do something small to make your community a safer place for you and your family to live? Why not Volunteer on behalf of Age Concern. Please download an information sheet to find out more by clicking here Come and have an informal chat at the Jubilee Centre, Allendale Road, Farringdon on Wednesday 10th June 2009 between 10.00am and 12 noon. This scheme is not exclusively for older people but they will obviously benefit from it, the scheme is for anyone who may need assistance. Show Racism the Red Card
Will be hosting the STAR Festival
A free family Festival and Fun Day. Lots of activities including Youth Football Tournament, Live Music, Drumming Workshops, Arts and Crafts, Fashion Show and International Food Stalls.
Sunday 21st June 2009 11.00am – 4.00pm Raich Carter Centre, Commercial Road, Hendon, Sunderland
Please download flyer for more information or contact sarah@theredcard.org or visit website www.theredcard.org
This festival is part of the Refugee Week Celebrations Volunteering Opportunities
Please download this month’s Helping Hands. Volunteering opportunities available within Wearside Community Development Trust, Radio Sunderland for Hospitals and Sunderland Royal Society for the Blind.
Jubilee Centre Job Start Mentoring Project
After only four months Lisa has registered over 95 users who access the service which includes job search, telephone access, CV preparation, interview techniques, online application forms, one-to-one advice and guidance sessions and much more.
Lisa has helped 31 users secure work and helped 9 into training.
A very successful job club is ran on a Friday morning between 10.00am – 12.00noon offering users all of the above services.
Another job club is on Tuesday’s between 10.00am - 12.00pm starting on the 21st April 2009 at Silksworth Community Centre. For more information please contact Lisa on 0191 5228447 or email lisa@jubileecentre.net
All welcome. The Butterfly Drama Group The drama group is run on behalf of the City of Sunderland Council's Adult & Learning programme and meet for 10 weeks at the Place in Sunderland. As part of the sessions the group made a short film and worked on putting together an exhibition which was shown at Springwell Village Community Association. Michelle Lindsay said 'The development of the group has been phenomenal - it's given the members a real insight into drama. Everyone in the group has really played their part and come up with some great creative ideas. 'The group has really grown in self-confidence and the members have learned to express themselves in new and different ways. To find out more about the Butterfly Drama Group contact Michelle Lindsay on shellskilindsay@hotmail.com or contact Adult Learning on 0191 553 2620. Job Vacancies Employment Mentor £17,103 – £24,518
Vibrant and confident, you will be working with adults in the Job Linkage service across the City of Sunderland. With responsibility for providing in-depth Information, Advice and Guidance on a range of opportunities, you will enable clients to progress into employment and provide support to sustain their employment. Applications are welcomed from individuals who have experience of working closely with the harder to reach clients in the local community and can provide innovative solutions to barriers that prevent individuals in accessing and retaining employment. A minimum of 2 years experience working with Adults in a guidance capacity is essential. NVQ 3 or equivalent, in Advice and Guidance is desirable. . Community Link Worker £18,121 - £24,518
An excellent communicator, with proven organisational skills, you will be the main link between the community and the range of services provided by the Job Linkage network across the City of Sunderland. With a background in community work, you will be responsible for engaging with people from all walks of life and encouraging them to progress their lives, through a range of planned awareness raising events and activities. The successful candidate will increase participation from those members of the community who are most disengaged, whilst developing their skills and confidence levels.
Community Link Support Worker-2 posts £14,121 – £18,120
Creative and Dynamic, you will work with the Community Link Worker, to provide valuable support to the Community Link and Job Linkage teams and will be responsible for maintaining information systems, planning events and activities, designing promotional material and coordinating the work of the team, to implement elements of the Community Engagement Strategy, across Sunderland. Employer Liaison Officer £17,103 – £24,518
Engaging with local employers, you will identify their specific recruitment needs and enhance the employment opportunities available to unemployed residents of Sunderland. Responsible for promoting the service, developing inclusive recruitment and selection processes, coordinating bespoke training packages and providing in-work support to both the employer and new recruit. Applications are welcomed from individuals who have a recruitment background and preferably with experience of the barriers facing unemployed individuals within the local community.
Senior Administration Officer £14,121 - £17,121
We require a highly experienced Senior Administration Officer who will support the Senior Management Team with a variety of tasks, including dealing with highly confidential information. In addition, you will manage the work of the administration team and provide guidance and support on a daily basis. You will be flexible and possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Administration Officer £11,121-14,121 2 full time posts & 2 part time posts available
We require Administration Officers to work in a variety of locations across the City. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and an eye for accuracy. Flexible in your approach and confident when dealing with clients/visitors accessing the service for the first time.
For an application form and job description, please ring Employer Link on (0191) 537 7959 or e-mail juliewatt@communityopportunities.co.uk.
Completed applications should be returned by noon on Wednesday 20th May, 2009 to: Nikki Vokes, Chief Executive, Sunderland North Community Business Centre, Winchester House, Baxter Road, Town End Farm, Sunderland, SR5 4LW.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced Criminal Records Bureau clearance Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service Education Officer
£26,784 - £28,353 p.a.
Service Headquarters, Nissan Way, Sunderland, SR5 3QY
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duties: Candidates with a background in teaching and appropriate qualifications are required to work within our prevention and education function, duties will include the design, implementation and evaluation of teaching materials in line with our community safety education programme.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 22 May 2009 at 12:00 noon
If you are interested in this post please contact: (0191) 4441632 (24 hour answer phone), email recruitment@twfire.gov.uk or visit our website at www.twfire.gov.uk
WORKING TOWARDS EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FOR THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE Please feel free to distribute to your friends, family and colleagues with their permission.
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