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Issue date: 9 October 2014
 

Vacancy at VAL




Support Worker, Leeds City Council Employer Supported Volunteering

This post is to support Leeds City Council (LCC) staff and partner organisations in the delivery of the LCC Employer Supported Volunteering scheme. This is a new and exciting post where you will work with LCC to promote the service and generate take up of the offer, as well as working with third sector organisations developing suitable opportunities.

Location: Stringer House, Volunteer Centre Leeds and LCC Premises

Hours: 37 per week
Salary: SO1 Pts 29-31 £24,892-£26,539

Closing date: 27 October 2014
Interviews will be held on Thursday 6 November 2014.

Find out more
 

Training



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Courses coming up for third sector organisations include:
  • 15 October | Building a Budget for a Small Funding Bid
  • 21 October | The Price is Right – A Guide to Full Cost Recovery
  • 30 October | Including and Managing Volunteers with Criminal Convictions
  • 14 November | Introduction to Youth Work
  • 18 November | How to Support and Supervise your Volunteers
  • 19 November | Intermediate Quickbooks
Search the Training Directory on Doing Good Leeds for details of these and all current courses.

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News



Charity Commission Chairman speech at VAL AGM
At the VAL AGM on 25 September, Charity Commission Chairman William Shawcross spoke on the importance of the relationship between the commission and local charities.

Leeds ACTS! 18 September meeting
The main points of the 18 September meeting of the Leeds ACTS! steering group.
 
Japanese exchange programme seeks hosts in Leeds
Are you interested in showing some Yorkshire hospitality to Japanese voluntary sector exchange delegates?
 
The Enterprise Foundation's new City Centre premises
Free conference facility, meeting room, business support/advice and subsidised offices available.
 
Make your nomination for the Child Friendly Leeds awards!
Do you know a great place in Leeds for children and young people, or someone who’s making a big difference to children’s lives?
 
Could you offer Traineeships in your organisation?
Support from Babington Group to organisations offering work placements to young people aged 16-24.
 
A Food Strategy for Leeds
Feed Leeds has made a successful case for initiating a new food strategy for Leeds.
 
Ex Offender prevents escapes!
Prison Officers hold the key to rehabilitation through their charity Tempusnovo. Direct links with employers means paid work and less crime.
 
Children and Families Act Workshop report
The report of Young Lives Leeds' workshop on the Children and Families Act that took place on 9 June is now available.
 
Community Leadership Development Programme
Develop skills to lead positive change in your local community! Free training and development in Community Leadership Skills for volunteers and grass-roots groups from Better Leeds Communities.

More News
 

Events

World Mental Health Day: Let's talk, let's connect
A celebratory, stigma-busting day with stalls, information, entertainment and activities. Free and open to everyone! A joint event from Volition, Adult Social Care, Time To Change Leeds and many others.
Friday 10 October at 11:00am to 3:00pm
 
Headingley Apple Day
Come and join a fun and celebratory festival for all ages, with apple pressing, Morris dancing, children’s entertainer, local apples and produce for sale
Saturday 18 October at 1:00pm to 5:00pm
 
Making twitter work for you: a practical workshop for VCS leaders
Good, consistent, modern and strategic communications are vital for any campaigning organisation.
Tuesday 21 October
 
Love Arts Conversation
This 2-day event is a festival flavoured conference that wants to get you talking about mental health & creativity. The Conversation will be roaming around a variety of major arts venues.
Tuesday 21 October to Wednesday 22 October

Parents as Partners in Tackling CSE
Working with and supporting parents and carers affected by CSE.
Tuesday 21 October at 10:00am to 4:00pm
 
An introduction to collaborative working software
It is now easier than ever for colleagues to share information, and work together on projects, whether they are at the next desk or different locations.
Wednesday 22 October at 9:00am to 10:30am
 
Environment Workshop
Third Sector Leeds, in partnership with key representatives from environmentally focused organisations, is hosting a workshop to look at how such organisations are involved in strategic conversations across the city.
Wednesday 22 October at 2:00pm to 4:00pm

The Community Champions Fair
Come and celebrate the work of community champions at The Community Champions Fair, part of the ESRC’s Festival of Social Science.
Monday 3 November at 11:00am to 3:00pm

More events
 

Funding

Current Funding Opportunities
A selection of the latest funding opportunities for third sector organisations in Leeds. Deadlines coming up on:
  • 13 October | arts@leeds funding 2015-18  
  • 24 October | Jimbo's Fund
  • 31 October | Victoria Gate funding
 

Volunteering



Prisoners and Ex Offenders as Volunteers toolkit
Now available - a beginners guide to introducing prisoners and ex offenders as volunteers into your volunteering programme, developed by VAL's Giving Time project. Contact laura.elson@val.org.uk for more details.

Find out more about all the services available through Volunteer Centre Leeds.
 

Business Support Programme



The new Doing Good Leeds Business Support Programme, overseen by Voluntary Action Leeds, provides access to an approved network of providers that deliver services to meet the needs of third sector organisations in Leeds. It could help you to develop any aspect of your organisation including:
  • Planning
  • Finance
  • Funding
  • Marketing and communications
To help your third sector organisation develop, browse the list of approved providers now!
 
Jobs

15 jobs in this E-News:

Training and Development Coordinator
Cruse Bereavement Care Leeds
Salary: £21,246 pro rata
Closing date: 13 October 2014
 
Advocate Assistant (fixed term to March 2015)
Leeds Independent Health Complaints Advocacy - Advonet
Salary: £16,000 pro rata
Closing date: 14 October 2014
 
Community Development Officer
Cottingley Community Centre
Salary: £18,500
Closing date: 15 October 2014
 
My Guide Coordinator
Association of Blind Asians
Salary: £7 per hour
Closing date: 16 October 2014
 
Occupational Therapist
The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre
Salary: £18,750 a year
Closing date: 17 October 2014
 
Training & Development Worker
Jigsaw Visitors Centre
Salary: FTE £23,651; Actual £19,176.49
Closing date: 20 October 2014

Project Manager - Health and Wellbeing
Barca-Leeds
Salary: £29,000
Closing date: 24 October 2014
 
Care Workers x 3
Leeds Mencap
Salary: £6.77ph
Closing date: 24 October 2014
 
Support Worker, Leeds City Council Employer Supported Volunteering
Voluntary Action Leeds
Salary: SO1 Pts 29-31 £24,892-£26,539
Closing date: 27 October 2014

Assistant Housing Support Worker
GIPSIL
Salary: £16,400 plus on-call payments
Closing date: 27 October 2014

Housing Support Worker
GIPSIL
Salary: £19,817 plus on-call payments
Closing date: 27 October 2014

CRM Database Administrator
Healthwatch Bradford and District
Salary: £23,708 pro rata
Closing date: 27 October 2014

Carer Support Worker - Supporting Carers in Health Settings - West Leeds
Carers Leeds
Salary: £24,646 pro rata
Closing date: 31 October 2014
 
Freelance Dance Artists
Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL)
Salary: To be advised
Closing date: 25 November 2014

Bank Support Worker - Hospital 2 Home Service
Age UK Leeds
Salary: £20 a day stand by allowance, with addition of £10 for every hour worked
Closing date: 30 November 2014


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