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1 Unscheduled Care in Western Trust area - Your experience, views and suggestions
Can you spare 15 minutes of your valuable time to answer eight straightforward questions about Unscheduled Care in this part of the Western Health & Social Care Trust area?
If so please click here to begin this anonymous survey.
North West Community Network has been commissioned by the Western Local Commissioning Group (LCG) to conduct Community Engagement around the area of Unscheduled Care.
Unscheduled Care basically refers to when someone accesses health and social care services unexpectedly. This can occur at any time and crosses the traditional boundaries between general practitioner (GP), community and hospital services and means there must be a 24 hour service available.
Across the Western Trust area, over 1000 surveys will be completed by the end of March 2017 and then analysed to determine what changes or priorities need to be considered in the shaping and commissioning of future services.
You can decide to complete the survey yourself, share it with friends and family, colleagues and service users. The value and analysis of responses will be greatly improved if you can include answers on Age, Gender and Post Code so you are kindly asked to record these.
Your can complete this survey electronically here or, if more convenient, print and complete by hand. It is also available on the Network's website - www.nwcn.org
Unscheduled Care Survey
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2 Future Funding Watch – Calling for evidence from the sector
Less than two years after NICVA’s 2015 Cutswatch campaign, we may be facing into yet another funding crisis for the community and voluntary sector.
The recent political crisis and subsequent election currently leaves us budgetless after March, and unclear as yet who will be deciding on the future allocation of the £500 million of government funding which the sector receives in grants and contracts to deliver vital public services and benefits.
If, after the 2nd March election, the political parties are still unable to reach agreement on a new Assembly Executive and budget within the month, then it is yet to be seen how, and by whom (whether by Civil Servants or Direct Rule Ministers) decisions on future funding for the sector next year will be made, and with ongoing pressure on public budgets and no government to prioritise spend, what cuts may follow. The experience of previous cuts to funding to the sector in 2015 highlights the vulnerability of this funding when such pressures exist.
NICVA has been meeting with key officials to highlight our concerns about this issue and in order to ensure we have as full as picture as possible of the impacts of current and potential future cuts in government funding for the sector, we have launched an online survey to gather relevant information. We will use the results of the survey to support our efforts to bring this issue to the attention on policy and decision-makers so please do contribute.
To complete the survey please click here.
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3 £6.1 million Peace IV Funding offered to Derry City and Strabane District Council.
Derry City and Strabane District Council Peace IV Partnership Board are delighted to announce that approximately council has been offered £6.1m worth of funding under the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme.
Welcoming the funding offer the Mayor, Alderman Hilary McClintock stated “This European Peace funding to help build positive relations locally will make a significant difference on the ground across our entire council area from rural areas, towns and villages and in the city. Peace funding is strongly focused on reconciliation, challenging prejudice and promoting understanding of diversity and good relations.’
“Our programme, which was developed in direct consultation in the spring with local communities, includes grant aid opportunities for local community organisations and tendered programmes with community and youth impact as well as a number of council led initiatives for children and young people, sports development, capital works, community planning and community development.” indicated Gearóid Ó hEára, Chair of the Peace IV Partnership Board.
The council’s Peace IV team will be responsible for the delivery of a ‘PEACE Action Plan’ focused on three key areas: ‘Children & Young People’; ‘Shared Spaces and Services’ and ‘Building Positive Relations’.
“The roll out of the programme on the ground will take a few months to get going,” indicated Drew Thompson, co-chair of the Partnership Board “ I would encourage interested organisations and individuals to sign up for Peace IV e-bulletins by going onto the web page www.derrystrabane.com/Peace-IV where there is also more detailed information on the programmes. Signing up for e-bulletins will ensure that you get information on opportunities to tender or apply for grants or importantly, opportunities to take part in events and programmes and project steering groups. The Board are keen to see people and groups from all communities and identities benefitting from this funding.”
“The programme will run ‘on the ground’ roughly from June 2017 to December 2020.” Sue Divin, Programme Manager for Peace IV explained. “Projects will include opportunities for youth to engage in employment, democracy, community and citizenship programmes. There will also be a broad range of cultural, sports and environmental programmes as well as specific programmes to develop shared spaces in parks, interfaces and contested rural areas. Issues such as bonfires/alternatives to bonfires; sectarianism, racism and dealing with the past are tackled throughout the programme. All programmes are on a cross-community basis, encouraging people to meet and develop friendships across identities and to engage in a sustained way with diversity.”
The Peace IV Programme is an EU funded programme designed to support peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border region. It is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Match-funding for this element of the PEACE IV Programme has been provided by the Executive Office in Northern Ireland and the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government in Ireland.
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4 Western Area Outcomes Group Launch of 2017 – 2020 Action Plan
The Western Area Outcomes Group inviting you to the launch of the Children and Young Peoples Plan (2017 – 2020)
The workshop will look at the three ‘obsessions’ outlined within the plan and the seven areas that have been identified as areas of focus for the West. We would like service providers to engage in discussion on how we can take the plan forward and ensure that we are all working to improve outcomes for Children and Young People in the West.
There are five workshops planned throughout the West in the coming weeks and we ask that you register your interest in attending by emailing to Priscilla Magee for Omagh and Enniskillen or Bronagh Donnelly for Limavady, Derry or Strabane.
Limavady: Monday 27 February 2017 2-4pm
, Drummond Hotel, Ballykelly
Omagh: Friday 3 March 2017 2-4pm,
The Tara Centre
Derry: Thursday 9 March 2017 2-4pm
, Hollywell Trust, Bishop Street
Strabane: Tuesday 14 March 2017 9.30am -12noon
, Alley Theatre, Room 5
Enniskillen: Tuesday 21 March 2017 9.30am – 12noon, Fermanagh House
Lunch will be provided after the morning workshops in Strabane and Enniskillen and at 1:15pm prior to the workshops in Limavady, Derry and Omagh
Register:
Limavady, Derry and Strabane – bronagh.donnelly@westerntrust.hscni.net
Omagh and Enniskillen – Priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net
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5 Upcoming Training with Derry & Strabane Healthy City and District
How can people within the Derry & Strabane District become more resilient?
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be particularly good at dealing with challenges and the ups and downs of life?
Individuals, both at work and in their personal lives, face a number of issues that may potentially threaten their wellbeing. Building resilience can support individuals face these challenges and it is also an important factor in mental and emotional wellbeing.
You are invited to a ½ day workshop to discuss the issue of Resilience on 21st March 2017
9.45 am – 12.00pm (followed by a light lunch)
St Columb’s Park House, Limavady Road, Derry-Londonderry
To register your place please email: info@derryhc.com (Please note places are limited)
Health Literacy Communication Training
You are invited to register your interest in an information session regarding an upcoming pilot ‘Health Literacy Communication Training’ taking place on Monday 27th March 2017, 10.00 am – 12.00pm, Holywell DiverseCity Community Partnership, 10-14 Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry.
Findings from the evaluations of this training will be included in and inform research on effective interventions on health literacy for health professionals across disciplines.
Target audience (applicants must meet all criteria)
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qualified health professionals providing care or treatment to patients and clients
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non-NHS staff from multiple disciplines working in community health care settings
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have attended information session and
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have a good understanding of English
The training programme will take place in April and be delivered over 2 x 5 hour workshops and include 3 hours of self-study.
To register your interest please email: info@derryhc.com outlining how you meet the ‘Target Audience Requirements’.
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6 WAVE: Trauma and Addiction course
(Derry/Londonderry) (OLE2578)
4 weekly sessions on Wednesdays 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on:
15, 22 and 29 March and Wednesday 5 April 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
The Trauma and Addiction course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the relationship between trauma and addiction. There will be an exploration of the factors that lead to self-medication. The impact of unresolved trauma and addiction on social and psychological development will be discussed as will the effects of trauma and addiction on the family.
Recommended Textbook: Trauma and Addiction: Ending the Cycle of Pain through Emotional Literacy, T Dian (Florida Health Communications, Inc.).
10 CATS Points (Level 1). This class will take place at WAVE premises, 30 The Diamond, 2nd Floor, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6HP.
Full Price: £85.00 (no concession)
If anyone is interested and would like to attend, please register your name and make payment to the following link:
http://knock.qub.ac.uk/ecommerce/oltransactions/index.php?cPath=101
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7 *Free* Workshops on using digital tech to bring generations together...
FREE WORKSHOP on using digital tech to bring generation together in your area.
The Digital Age Project is an initiative that focuses on the promotion of digital and social inclusion for older people, using an intergenerational approach involving young people.
Come along to our informal workshop and find out more about how your organisation / group can use technology to link generation in your local area using our free downloadable resource, The Digital Age Project Toolkit.
Workshops coming to an area near you:
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Newry – Tues 14 March – 2.30-5pm – Newry City Library
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Lisburn – Tues 28 March – 2.30-5pm – Lisburn City Library
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Derry – Tues 25 April – 2.30-5pm – Derry Central Library
Who should attend?
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Activity Co-ordinators
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Schools
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Community groups
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Older and younger persons’ settings
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Sheltered Housing Associations
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Local Authority representatives
Please confirm your attendance by:
Email: infolgni@bjf.org.uk
Tel: 028 9181 3022
Check out our website for further information on the Digital Age Project: www.linkinggenerationsni.com
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8 Upcoming Training with The Social Enterprise Hub
Social Enterprise and Leadership Course
Are you a women who is interested in developing your skills to work in your community?
Interested in developing and supporting services for the good of your area?
Then An Cosán Virtual Community College (VCC’s) Social Enterprise & Leadership (SEL) course could be for you!
Funded by the City & Guilds Group, VCC is partnering with community groups in Letterkenny, Inishowen and Derry to bring this innovative, two year programme into communities via blended learning.
Starting March 2017, SEL is highly interactive and will be delivered through blended learning, with a mixture of face-to-face workshops and online, virtual classes.
SEL will lead to a QQI Level 6 (UK Level 4) Major Award in Leadership and Community Development and a UK Level 3 (QQI 5) Award in Enterprise (pending).
Want to find out more? Drop into an information session on the following dates:
Thursday, 2nd March – The Women’s Centre, Guildhall Street, Derry, 1.30 pm – 4 pm
Thursday, 2nd March – Inishowen Development Partnership, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, 6.30 pm – 9 pm.
Friday, 3rd March – Donegal Women’s Centre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, 11 am – 1 pm.
This is in partnership with the Social Enterprise Hub
For more information, please contact Maria McHale, m.mchale@ancosanvcc.com, +353 (0)1-5341847 or any of the locations named above
Ursula McHugh, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist & Enterprise North West
The workshop aims to help you to develop your ideas further and support your desired actions. Using a toolbox of practical and creative methods this group workshop will help participants to consolidate learning but most importantly integrate learning into the everyday working life of a business owner.
The workshop will take place on Tuesday 7th March 2017 from 9.30am - 12.30pm at the Social Enterprise Hub
To book your place click on the link below
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/enterprise-week-thoughts-become-things-tickets-31641298977
(if this does not open copy & paste straight into search engine)
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9 Pain Workshops
In February 2014 the PCC published a report telling the stories of 2,500 people living with chronic pain. Within the report several recommendations were outlined on how long-term pain sufferers could be supported.
One recommendation was the development of a web-based tool that ensures people living with chronic pain have information and support in ways that meets their needs.
The PCC are working in collaboration with the Public Health Agency, the Innovation Lab, software developers, health care professionals and service users to develop an innovative web based tool.
This web based tool will help people living with chronic pain to better understand and self- manage their symptoms and improve information and support services for people living and working with chronic pain.
We are holding two engagement sessions to hear from people who experience pain to support this important work.
Do you live with chronic pain? Are you frustrated that the information you seek is not readily available? Perhaps you would like to explore self-management options but don’t know where to start? Your experience and ideas can help us answer these important questions together and develop tools that service users and carers can benefit from.
This is an informal event and refreshments and lunch will be provided. Spaces are limited so please contact Lindsay.smyth@hscni.net to book a place.
Date: Wednesday 15th March Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm Venue: Belfast
Date: Thursday 16th March Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm Venue: Cookstown
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10 Fundraising self-regulation in NI consultation
The fundraising regulation working group is currently carrying out a consultation on the future structure for the self-regulation of fundraising in NI. There is an article with options and additional background information on the NICVA website.
NWCN would really encourage groups to respond to this particular consultation:
http://www.nicva.org/article/options-paper-for-fundraising-self-regulation-in-northern-ireland
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11 Foyle Pride Public Event
On Wednesday March 15th Foyle Pride Committee are hosting a public event in the Playhouse, Artillery Street @ 7.00pm
The main aim of the event is to:
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Sign up those interested in volunteering their time to support events, fundraisers and other activities in the run up to pride and on the day
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Speak to groups or organisations who would like to plan their own activity to support activism, awareness raising or to fundraise
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Listen to the views of the public as to how we can involve people in other ways and continue to build on making Foyle Pride the best that it can be for the north west area and beyond
This year we are also- launching an online and paper survey for all members of the community to help shape and organise the Pride Festival. To get involved, you can find up-to-date information on our website http://foylepridefestival.com and facebook page, Foyle Pride Festival.
Or, follow the link to fill out the survey online: https://goo.gl/forms/IaThT0lXHyp7TAnK2; call into the Rainbow Project and fill in a paper copy of the survey; come to our public meeting 15 March, 7pm at the Playhouse; or email us for the survey: foylepridefestival@gmail.com. All are encouraged to volunteer and participate, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
“The Foyle Pride Festival is unique in Ireland and the UK in that it is a community, grassroots festival which celebrates the political roots of pride and is completely non commercial. We have no corporate sponsorship and all our support comes from funding and from within the community.” Becca Bor, Foyle Pride Committee member
We would like to see as many people come along or take part in the survey as possible so please feel free to share, everyone’s welcome
Best wishes
Foyle Pride Committee
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12 LGBT Experiences in the Workplace Survey
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Rainbow Project are working together to gather information about how LGB&T people experience the workplace and the attitudes/experiences which LGB&T people may face/have.
We would really appreciate it if you could complete this survey and tell us a bit about your experiences and your workplace. It is completely anonymous and we will only contact you if you give your permission. The results will be compiled and used to inform our work. The responses to this survey will be shared with The Rainbow Project and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions but will not be shared with any 3rd party bodies. Click on the image below to be taken to the survey.
Thank you! The survey will only take a few minutes to complete. Please complete it by Monday 27 March 2017.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2VDJYL6
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13 Volunteering opportunities with Easilink Community Transport
Easilink Community Transport Require Volunteer Car Drivers
In the Park, Craigbane, Claudy, Eglinton & Waterside areas for our Volunteer Car Scheme
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Do you have a few hours a week to spare?
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Do you have a full clean driving licence & access to your own car?
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Are you over 25?
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We reimburse all travel at 40p per mile & full training is provided
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We provide community transport services in your local area for those who don’t have access to transport for local appointments & community activities
While volunteering you can:
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Keep your benefits
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Get expenses paid
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Get a reference
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Become more employable
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Gain skills
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Help others & Make friends
Please note all volunteers will be subject to Access NI checks
To find out more about volunteering please contact: 028 7188 3282
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14 Job Opportunities with The Londonderry YMCA
The Londonderry YMCA wish to recruit for the following position:-
Post: Part Time Assistant Youth Support Worker.
Job Ref: AYSW/MON
Location: 51 Glenshane Road, Drumahoe, Londonderry, BT47 3SF
Requirements: At the closing date Applicants should:
Have at least Paid or voluntary experience in a youth work setting,
Experience working with Females aged 12-17.
Provide evidence of having delivered and developed programmes within the NI Youth Work Curriculum.
Be familiar with current issues facing young people and the support they require
The successful candidates will be required to work within the aims and objectives of the YMCA Youth Programme.
The Panel reserves the right to enhance the criteria.
Duties: As attached.
Hours / Salary: £7.7763 ph x 3 hrs per week
Duration: Temporary to June 2017 (with possible extension to March 2018)
Session Day: Monday Evening
Posts involving work in the educational institutions are subject to the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. The successful applicant will be required to have an enhancement disclosure check before commencement of job.
Application forms can be obtained by emailing lisa@ymca-ireland.net quoting reference AYSW/MON
All completed applications forms must be returned by 2pm on the 16th March 2017 .
Londonderry YMCA are an equal opportunities employer
The Londonderry YMCA wish to recruit for the following position:-
Post: Part Time Assistant Youth Support Worker.
Job Ref: AYSW/THU
Location: 51 Glenshane Road, Drumahoe, Londonderry, BT47 3SF
Requirements: At the closing date Applicants should:
Have at least Paid or voluntary experience in a youth work setting,
Experience working with young people aged 12-17.
Provide evidence of having delivered and developed programmes within the NI Youth Work Curriculum.
Be familiar with current issues facing young people and the support they require
The successful candidates will be required to work within the aims and objectives of the YMCA Youth Programme.
The Panel reserves the right to enhance the criteria.
Duties: As attached.
Hours / Salary: £7.7763ph x 3 hrs per week
Duration: Temporary to June 2017 (with possible extension to March 2018)
Session day: Thursday evening
Posts involving work in the educational institutions are subject to the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. The successful applicant will be required to have an enhancement disclosure check before commencement of job.
Application forms can be obtained by emailing lisa@ymca-ireland.net quoting reference AYSW/THU
All completed applications forms must be returned by 2pm on the 16th March 2017.
Londonderry YMCA are an equal opportunities employer
The Londonderry YMCA wish to recruit for the following position:-
Post: Part Time Assistant Youth Support Worker.
Ref: AYSW/WED
Location: 51 Glenshane Road, Drumahoe, Londonderry, BT47 3SF
Requirements: At the closing date Applicants should:
Have at least Paid or voluntary experience in a youth work setting,
Experience working with young people age 9- 11 and males age 12-17.
Provide evidence of having delivered and developed programmes within the NI Youth Work Curriculum.
Be familiar with current issues facing young people and the support they require
The successful candidates will be required to work within the aims and objectives of the YMCA Youth Programme.
The Panel reserves the right to enhance the criteria.
Duties: As attached.
Hours / Salary: £7.7763ph x 3 hrs per week
Duration: Temporary to June 17 (with possible extension to March 2018)
Session day: Wednesday evening
Posts involving work in the educational institutions are subject to the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. The successful applicant will be required to have an enhancement disclosure check before commencement of job.
Application forms can be obtained by e-mailing lisa@ymca-ireland.net quoting reference AYSW/WED
All completed applications forms must be returned by 2pm on the 16th March 2017.
Londonderry YMCA are an equal opportunities employer
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15 Job Opportunity with Kinship Care
Kinship Care NI invite applicants for the position of: BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS MANAGER (READVERTISEMENT) (Ref: KCNI.BM.R1.01)
This post is a readvertisment. Previous applicants need not apply.
To oversee day to day operations and contribute to the strategic development, growth and success of Kinship Care NI.
This position is full time (37.5 hours per week), for a fixed term of 4 years.
Salary: £33,500 per annum
Based in Derry/Londonderry
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Degree (or equivalent) qualification in business or a closely related field.
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At least 3 years’ experience (out of the last 5) managing and supervising staff and/or volunteers.
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At least 2 years’ experience (out of the last 5) managing budgets and compiling financial reports.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Sound knowledge of, and experience in matters of Child Protection and Safeguarding.
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A current driving licence with access to a car. (Can be waived in the case of applicant whose disability prohibits driving, but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements).
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IT skills
For a Job Information Pack contact:-
Kinship Care NI, 67 Carlisle Road, L’Derry, BT48 6JL.
Tel: Jacqueline on 028 71373731
Application Forms can also be requested via e-mail from kinshipcare.ni@gmail.com
It should be noted that the criteria may be enhanced to facilitate short-listing.
Closing date for completed applications is 12 noon, 13th March 2017.
Kinship Care NI operates a child protection and vulnerable adults policy.
AccessNI checks will be carried out before an appointment can be confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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16 Get Into Hospitality & Bars with The Princes' Trust
Get Into Hospitality & Bars
Are you age 16 -24? Out of employment or training? Meet new people and learn new skills with our free programme!
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Gain a C&G Level 2 award in Food Safety and Customer Service
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Training in Bar and Barista Skills
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Complete a work placement with the possibility of further employment
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All travel expenses paid on programme
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Doesn’t affect your benefits
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Not only will you discover new talents and develop new skills, but you’ll also benefit from support from our staff or one of our mentors to help you uncover your next steps
Monday 13th March – 7th April
Taster: Tuesday 7th March
To find out more contact the Prince’s Trust on 07739859692 or email christopher.mcdonagh@princes-trust.org.uk.
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17 Latest Offers from Salto Youth to include Calls for Trainers
Training Opportunities:
Refugees +
Refugees+ aims to develop the capacity and competences of youth workers to raise awareness of young people about refugee-related issues in order to support the inclusion of refugees in society. The programme is build on the method of non-formal learning.
Organizer: JINT vzw (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline: 25 March 2017
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Get up, Stand up! A training course on democracy and active citizenship in the field of youth work
The Get Up, Stand Up! training course explores the complexity of democracy and active citizenship in youth work. It aims at transforming reflections into actions for youth participation.
Organizer: JUGEND für Europa (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline: 9 April 2017
› More details
BiTriMulti (BTM) - Multilateral Training Course for newcomers in youth exchanges
The aim of the BiTriMulti course is to offer an international learning experience for practitioners active in the youth work field, enabling them to develop their competences in setting up quality Youth Exchange projects;especially newcomers to this field
Organizer: Erasmus+: Youth in Action National Agency Poland (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Austria, Belgium - FL, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, Eastern Partnership countries
Application deadline: 16 April 2017
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Calls for Trainers
Eastern Partnership Youth Forum 2017
European Commission, Ministry of National Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Polish National Agency of Erasmus+Youth Programme, SALTO Eastern Europe and Caucasus Resource Centre is looking for
12 facilitators and 3 leading facilitators/moderators
Application deadline: 8th March, 2017, 24:00 (CET)
Applicants have to apply on-line:
On-line application is available at: http://onlineform.salto-youth.net/1515
Email: andrij.pavlovych@frse.org.pl
Website: http://www.salto-youth.net/eeca
Conflict vs. Connection: A Practical Training for Young Peace-Builders
Armenian Progressive Youth NGO is looking for 1
Application deadline: 10/03/2017
Apply no later than: 10th March 2017 23:00 (CET)
How to apply:
If you are interested in this offer and you want to be a member of the team in a Training Course, please send us your CV and a brief Motivation Letter to hr@apy.am
You will be informed about the selection by 13th March 2017. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.
You will be informed about the selection by: 13/03/2017
For more information
Grigori Yeritsyan, Executive Director
Phone: +37491 596235
Email: grigoryeritsyan@apy.am
"European civic education lab"
SALTO South East Europe is looking for
3 facilitators, 1 rapporteur
Application deadline: 19.3.2017
Interested candidates are invited to fill in the online application form at:
http://onlineform.salto-youth.net/1519 (facilitators)
http://onlineform.salto-youth.net/1520 (rapporteur)
European civic education lab -Call for facilitators and rapporteur.pdf
For more information
Maija Lehto, Programme Officer
Phone: + 386 (0)1 430 47 47
Email: Maija.Lehto@mva.si
*Please note Salto has a very useful newsletter entitled "What about refugees and Erasmus+ Youth?". This may be of great use here as we welcoming refugees locally. You can find the newsletter here: https://www.salto-youth.net/about/newsletters/archive/what-about-refugees-and-erasmus-youth-an-update-by-salto-inclusion.876/
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18 Lifting the LID: Call for Participants
Lifting the LID - Extra! would like to draw attention to a number of upcoming international opportunities we are providing in the next couple of months.
We are looking four young leaders between the ages of 18 and 25 to represent The Inside Out Programme in Slovenia between 6th & 14th May.
In addition, we are looking for one adult practitioner to travel to a meeting of the International Youth Work Trainers Guild in Austria, between 6th & 12th April.
A short brief on each programme is immediately below but if you require more info click on the links at the bottom of each paragraph.
If you are interested in applying you can do so by clicking here and downloading our application form. When downloading click on 'doc' option.
LID International Opportunities
'A European Dream' Youth Exchange: we're are currently looking to hear from young people between the ages of 18 and 25 who are interested in taking part in an international youth exchange in Slovenia with young people from The Netherlands, Poland, Turkey and of course, Slovenia. The exchange will run from Saturday 6th May until Sunday 14th May. The project will address a wide range of contemporary issues and geopolitical events affecting Europe. Food and Accommodation is covered whilst a travel allowance of up to €170 is available. If you have additional questions please click here.
'Responding to the needs of young people today - youth trainers reboot': is a meeting organised by the International Youth Work Trainers Guild and will take place in Austria between Thursday 6th and Wednesday 12th April. The meeting will gather youth work trainers and experts from EU member states and neighbouring regions in order to discuss the current challenges in youth work in Europe, and to identify ways how international youth work trainers can address these developments. Food and Accommodation is covered whilst a travel allowance of up to €275 is available. If you have additional questions please click here.
Last call for 'E+ Ambassadors'
We are currently in the process of finalising our panel of 'E+ Ambassadors' to help deliver the 'LID+' Project and we are particularly interested in hearing from any practitioner across Northern Ireland who has assessed Youth in Action/Erasmus+ applications and/or has successfully applied for and hosted a YiA/E+ programme over the years. If you know what it takes to make a successful application then we wish to hear from you. Your experience and knowledge might prove invaluable to others. Training and information will also be provided alongside other Ambassadors from 7-9th March in Derry. Ambassadors will be recompense for the time. Please click here if you're interested in being part of the 'E+ Ambassadors' panel.
For more information on 'LID+' click here
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19 Walk Away Your Worries Campaign - Information Session
The Western Health & Social Care Trust (WHSCT) Health Improvement Department is planning a ‘Walk Away your Worries’ campaign from 01-31 May 2017 to highlight the benefits of physical activity in promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Individuals, organisations, communities and workplaces who would like to support the promotion of the campaign are invited to attend one of our information sessions as follows:
10.00am – 12.00pm
Friday 7 April 2017
Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh
10.00am – 12.00pm
Tuesday 11 April 2017
St Columb’s Park House, Derry-Londonderry
Programme:
Promoting positive mental health & emotional wellbeing
Marie Dunne, Health Improvement Officer, WHSCT
Physical Activity Opportunities in the West
Lesley Finlay, Physical Activity Co-ordinator, WHSCT
Events will finish with a short walk so please wear suitable footwear.
Light refreshments will be provided on arrival.
Attendees will be provided with a campaign pack with information to support them to cascade key messages to their target group during the campaign.
Walk Away Your Worries Campaign - Information Session Booking Form
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Please indicate which event you wish to attend:
Friday 7 April 2017 – Irvinestown
Tuesday 11 April - Derry/Londonderry
Completed booking forms must be returned by Wednesday 15 March 2017 to:
health.improvement@westerntrust.hscni.net
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20 Waving, Not Drowning, The Mental Health Roadshow
Bread and Roses Theatre Company’s pioneering new production Waving, Not Drowning, The Mental Health Roadshow. Directed by Rosa Stourac McCreery. Edited and facilitated by Ronan Carr.
A montage of short plays, sketches and songs created by Natalia Colmenarejo, Niall Cranney, Aideen Devine, Anne Gallagher, Sinead Gallagher, Brenda Kelly, Kathleen McCreery, Cassie Riggs and Aoife Toner.
This exuberant theatrical experiment was initiated and organised by Mark McCollum, Kathleen McCreery and Tanya McLaughlin, and facilitated by Kathleen. Entertaining and flexible, the project aims to challenge stigmas and stereotypes and ensure that the voices of those who experience mental health problems, and those who care for them, are heard.
Bread and Roses is embarking on a cross-border tour February and March 2017.
• The Strule Art Centre, Omagh - 3rd March 2017 at 8.00pm
• The Playhouse, Derry - 10th March 2017 at 8.00pm
• The Balor Theatre, Ballybofey - 23rd March 2017 at 8.00pm
The Roadshow is suitable for campaigns, community centres, colleges, trade unions and workplaces, festivals and fund-raisers as well as theatres and art centres.
“A great production that was both entertaining and thought provoking. The play manages to personalise ‘mental health’ which I found very powerful.”
– Bill Vaughan, Mental Health Ireland
“I am delighted that the Bread & Roses Theatre Company have decided to take their production ‘Waving Not Drowning’ on tour around Ireland. I have seen the play myself and was very impressed by the way it was written and performed. For me, it captured the normality of depression and anxiety in a meaningful and at times humorous way. I wish the company all the very best with the tour and I have no doubt it will be a great success.”
– Majella O’Donnell
Contact Tanya +353 83 150 7030
Email wavingnotdrowning.roadshow@gmail.com
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21 Special Theatre Lab with Dave Duggan marks 20 years of Sole Purpose Productions
Sole Purpose Productions are delighted to announce that co-founder and former co - Artistic Director, the dramatist and novelist Dave Duggan, will be the guest facilitator at a Special Theatre Lab on Saturday 11th March, one of the events to mark 20 years of the company. Dave, along with current Artistic Director Patricia Byrne, set up Sole Purpose Productions in 1997 to make new theatre on social and public issues that is relevant, challenging, engaging and entertaining.
Dave Duggan is a dramatist and novelist. He wrote the Oscar-nominated Dance Lexie Dance and the Stewart Parker Trust Award winner, Gruagairí. His play, Denizen, toured courthouses. He directed 10 of his own stage plays. His latest book, an imagined memoir called RELATED LIVES, is available in print and on-line. See DaveDugganWriter on Facebook and Dave's blog breathingwithalimp.blogspot.co.uk
Sole Purpose has been running innovative Theatre Labs for 17 years, they have helped many writers progress their work from page to stage. Theatre Lab is a place where writers with scripts for film, stage, radio or TV can see their work stood up in a creative environment. An active 'on the floor' event, with professional actors reading the parts, this is a wonderful opportunity for writers at all stages to receive constructive feedback on their work.
This Theatre Lab takes place as Sole Purpose is touring Ireland with their latest production, Blinkered by Patricia Byrne. This hard hitting piece tackles the subject of mental health and suicide and is accompanied by an innovative dramatised discussion. Blinkered is touring to venues and schools North and South until the end of March, full details can be found on our website www.solepurpose.org
This Special Theatre Lab will take place in The Derry Playhouse on Saturday 11th March, 10am to 4.30pm. If you would like to take part, please contact us on 028 7127 9918 or email solepurpose@mac.com for details. The fee is £30 (£25 concs). Participants do not need to have completed a full-length script but are required to submit up to 5 pages of a script they are working on, with a five line synopsis. The deadline to receive scripts is Monday 6th March 2017. Book early as places are limited!
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22 A Box - dance theatre performance for very young audience
What's in the box? Come and watch this beautiful new show by Antonina Sheina and Zoe Ramsey of Echo Echo. Aimed at very young audiences...
When you were little every box was a magic box!
You could endlessly hide in the box, put toys and things in it, forget them, and then have the pleasure of re-discovering them later. You could travel through space in the box, or surf the big waves, or glide through the snowstorm, or ride through the woods, or just have a cup of tea, or a snooze there. You could paint it, cut and stick things on it, even make a costume out of it.
Do you remember the excitement when you didn’t know what was inside, and you could hardly wait to open it to find out?
What’s in the box?
This playful children’s dance/theatre performance premiered at Echo Echo Festival of Dance and Movement 2016 and is suitable for a very young audience aged 2 years and up. Also suitable for grown-ups to help remind them of the importance of fantasy and playing games!
About A Box:
Created and Performed by Zoe Ramsey and Antonina Sheina
Set by Richie Hughes
Music: Milonga Brava by Francisco Canaro
4 roses Pour Marie Pascal Comelade
Duration: 30mins
Artwork by Antonina Sheina
Performances at Echo Echo Studios
Saturday 11th March 2017 at 3pm
Tickets £5 each or 4 tickets for £15
Babes in arms free
To book now - https://goo.gl/shccib
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23 Consumer Parliament event - Friday 24 March, 9.30am - Free event
The NI Consumer Council is holding its first Consumer Parliament event on Friday 24 March, in Spires Conference Centre (opposite Grand Opera House/Jury’s Hotel) in Belfast, from 9.30am – 2.30pm.
It is an opportunity for consumers of all ages from across Northern Ireland to raise the issues most important to you. It is also an opportunity for consumers to learn more about your consumer rights, and to receive lots of free resources to enable you to exercise those rights, save money and protect yourselves against things going wrong.
There will be speakers covering the Consumer Council’s key areas of work (energy, transport, water and postal services) as well as partner organisations and stakeholder exhibition stands to provide more useful information and advice for consumers.
The event is free to attend, refreshments and lunch will be provided and a special all day £5 parking rate will be available. Reserve your place by emailing keelin.kelly@consumercouncil.org.uk and please help us to spread the word to friends, family and anyone else you think might benefit from the event.
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24 NI Water - Invitation to Tour of Culmore Wastewater Treatment Works, 4 May 2017
NI Water is the provider of Northern Ireland’s most essential service and each day we deliver 560 million litres of quality drinking water and drinking water and treat 330 million litres of wastewater. This is our chance to share with you what we do and how we do it.
You are invited…
What: A tour around Culmore Wastewater Treatment Works followed by light refreshments and a promotional pack to take home.
Where: Coney Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 8JP
When: 4th May 2017
Tour times: 10am or 2pm
Protective equipment will be provided however please wear trousers and flat sensible shoes – no heels.
Access to the tour may be restricted for wheelchairs and those with mobility issues; however, please phone us with your needs and we will try and accommodate you as much as possible.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Delivering what matters
Please RSVP to water.week@niwater.com stating:
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Name:
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Name of group:
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Attending: Yes / No (delete as appropriate)
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Time of preferred tour – 10 AM OR 2 PM:
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How many people in your party:
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Contact phone number:
Please email water.week@niwater.com or phone 028 9035 4710 if you have any questions
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