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The next edition of the Gloucestershire VCS Newsletter will be sent out on Friday 5th August.
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Love Parks Week is back, taking place from 29 July to 5 August, giving people across the country the chance to shout about their wonderful green spaces.
Whether it’s walking the dog, picnicking with friends, or pushing our little ones on a playground swing, our parks give our communities, our children, and our pets a vital space to play, grow, and bond.
Love Parks Week is set up to celebrate and support the efforts of volunteers and workers up and down the country to maintain and protect our green spaces.
It provides a week of action for parks to run events in their local area.
To help parks managers, local authorities, town and parish councils and land owners take part in Love Parks Week and amplify the campaign, Keep Britain Tidy have developed a digital resource pack for you to download.
Please let them know if you are taking part and they will send you the digital resource pack to download.
The pack contains artwork for social media resources and artwork for posters and banners.
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If you have any questions please contact, Marya Hemmings, Head of MB3 services on mhemmings@mulberrybush.org.uk or 01242 621200.
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Consultation on Future of £738 Million Dormant Asset Fund (England)
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The Government has launched a public consultation on what future good causes should benefit from £738 million of dormant assets funding in England.
Currently, the funding is spent on three social and environmental causes: Youth, financial inclusion and social investment.
The consultation will be open for twelve weeks to review whether these remain the right causes for where funding from dormant assets can be allocated.
The funding is made available through the Dormant Assets Scheme, which was recently expanded from bank accounts to include the insurance and pensions, investment and wealth management, and securities sectors.
All those with an interest, including the public, community groups, and industry stakeholders, are encouraged to submit their views by the 9th October 2022.
More details HERE
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Check out the DigiBus Schedule for this week!
Weds 27th July - Tetbury, Steepleton Living
Thurs 28th July - The Nelson Trust Friday
29th July - Cam Parish Council buildings
Please contact 07878 250111 for more information
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Warm and Well
WARM AND WELL are encouraging as many people as possible to get in touch with us this spring and summer to make #energyefficiency changes to their home before the #pricecap increase this October.
Find out if you're eligible for support by calling 0800 500 3076.
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Did you know... Social bonds are important to geese - Just as they are to humans!
This summer, give your wellbeing a boost; Spend time by water with friends & family and maybe even try a new activity or two
Find your #HappyPlaceByWater here: http://ow.ly/Ztlv30sojMi
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Community Circles
The Age UK Gloucestershire Community Circles Team can help people who would like to build a support circle around them.
From finding new activities to building on friendships, it all starts with a chat about what matters to you.
How it works
A Community Circle typically consists of two or more people, chosen by you. Together, you decide ways you can:
- Spend more time with people you enjoy being with
- Try a new hobby or pick up an old one
- Go out more and join in with activities you like
The Circles Facilitator will talk to you about what is important to you and any changes you would like to make in your life, help you invite people to be part of your Circle, arrange your Circle meetings and provide information about activities near you.
“For me it’s about reconnecting with friends for a good chat and having something to look forward to. I’m really pleased I took the plunge and for anyone who feels lonely, I would definitely say give it a go.” Alan in Stroud
Find out more about the team HERE
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The Gloucestershire VCS Alliance MEMBER OF THE WEEK is....
Aston Project
The Aston Project was set up in Cheltenham in 2011 in memory of Neighbourhood Officer PC Lynn Aston.
The project builds upon the work for reward ethos and aims to work with young people (aged 9-17) by identifying their interests and engaging them in constructive activity through which they build credits towards a reward activity through timebanking.
Find out more here 👉astonproject.co.uk
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For more information, please email coryn@reconnectglos.org
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Job Title: Business Development Project Officer.
Salary: £22,500 - £25,500 pa dependent on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Based in our Gloucester Office with the opportunity of some home working (as agreed with line manager). There will be some travel across our area.
Leave Entitlement: 27 days + Bank Holidays Pro-rata
Pension Contribution: 7% employer contribution if employee contributes 4%
Line Manager: Business Development Manager
Role profile
This role will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of new projects with in North and West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice, including pilot projects where we have secured funding to trial new ways of working and services to enhance our delivery and client experience.
The role will be varied and require organisation, creativity and flexibility to be able to deliver on a variety of projects simultaneously.
Current projects include developing support with health-related benefit claims and volunteers with lived experience and a project developing and testing referral processes and developing a trusted partner status.
See Job Pack HERE
Closing date: 8th August 2022
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Cheltenham Foodbank Adviser
Please click on the links below for the job pack which includes the job description and person specification:
Job Pack
Application form
Guidance notes for the completion of an application form
Closing date: 8th August 2022
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Outreach Adviser
Please click on the links below for the job pack which includes the job description and person specification:
Job Pack
Application form
Guidance notes for the completion of an application form
Closing date: 8th August 2022
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Administrator
Please click on the links below for the job pack which includes the job description and person specification:
Job Pack
Application form
Guidance notes for the completion of an application form
Closing date: 8th August 2022
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Grant Administrator
Please click on the links below for the job pack which includes the job description and person specification:
Job Pack
Application form
Guidance notes for the completion of an application form
Closing date: 8th August 2022
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Welfare Benefits Caseworker
Please click on the links below for the job pack which includes the job description and person specification:
Job pack
Application form
Guidance notes for the completion of an application form
Closing date: 8th August 2022
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Personal Assistant to CO
Please click on the links below for the job pack which includes the job description and person specification:
Job pack
Application form
Guidance notes for the completion of an application form
Closing date: 8th August 2022
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Volunteer Engagement Officer
Do you share our vision that every young person should have the resources they need to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life?
We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual with a passion for alleviating homelessness in Gloucestershire and the ability to create and share a compelling vision of how people can get involved and help make a difference to this ongoing challenge.
We need someone with empathy, strong communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects to ensure we recruit, support and retain local families to provide shortstop and longstop accommodation for our most vulnerable young people.
You will be joining a committed team dedicated to alleviating youth homelessness in Gloucestershire. If you are highly organised with solid experience of partnership working / community engagement / fundraising or similar then we would love to hear from you.
Salary: £28k-£36k depending on experience
Location: Main place of work will be our Gloucester city centre office with some home working.
You will also be expected to travel and work around Gloucestershire as required.
We will be interviewing as applications come in and will stop listing and interviewing when an appointment is made. To apply email your CV and cover letter which addresses the person specification to manager@glosns.uk www.gloucetershirenightstop.org.uk
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Finance & HR Manager – Role Description
Location: This is a core team role, based at our offices/arts centre in Cinderford.
Hours: 24hrs a week.
Remuneration: £13 per hour, £16,224 per annum (full time equivalent - £27,040)
Application Process & Deadline: Please email your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, by midday Wednesday 10th August 2022, to opportunities@artspacecinderford.org
Interview Date: Thursday 25th August 2022.
Role Outline
With excellent financial and communication skills, the Finance and HR Manager will be required to provide charity financial administration/book-keeping and payroll. Ultimately producing end of year charity accounts/financial statements and taking responsibility for the day to day management and administration of Artspace’s Finances and Human Resources.
You will play a key role in the smooth operational management and sustainable development of a thriving community arts charity; providing an all-round supportive role to the Core Team, who are answerable to the board of Trustees. You will provide expertise and support with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting as well as preparing the charity’s financial statements for submission to an external auditor, Companies House and the Charity Commission at the end of each financial year.
Click HERE for more information about the role.
The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the scope and nature of the role, including assisting with fundraising activities and attending Artspace events.
Application & Interviews
Please send us your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, by midday Wednesday 10th August 2022, to opportunities@artspacecinderford.org
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th August 2022.
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Role: Marketing Manager
Location: Barnwood, Gloucester. Remote except for occasional meetings
Salary: £15K actual
Hours: 15 hours a week
The Role
To manage the day-to-day marketing activities of the organisation and long-term marketing strategy for the charity. Oversee the production of all promotional materials and marketing/volunteer recruitment campaigns, including social media. Report marketing results to the Chief Executive via measurable performance targets.
The marketing manager will be a member of the Senior Management Team, assisting in delivering the strategic objectives of the charity.
Once the post-holder is familiar with the charity, duties can be conducted remotely, with occasional days in the office (situated in Barnwood).
Full JD and applications available from paul@communityconnexions,org.uk
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Community Support Coordinator
Salary: £21,584 per annum pro-rata
Location: Field based, covering Gloucestershire
Hours: Up to full time available 37 hpw (must include Fridays but flexibility offered)
Age UK Gloucestershire’s aim is to make our county the best place in the UK in which to grow older and we are recruiting exciting roles to help us do this!
It’s a big aim - do you have the skills and passion to join us?
To be a great Community Support Coordinator you will be;
- A problem solver, who can provide person centred advice and understand people’s individual situations and choices
- An empathetic listener, non-judgemental and able to help someone build confidence and resilience, by using your own.
- Knowledgeable about local sources of support and the Health & Social pathway for older people in Gloucestershire, however training will be provided.
- Super organised, a good record keeper and a confident lone worker, as well as enjoying being part of a supportive team.
You will find the full role description and person specification here.
For any queries or to simply have an informal chat about the role, contact Jo Murray on 01452 422660 or via email at JMurray@ageukgloucestershire.org.uk
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Community Digital Project Lead
£24,305 per annum - pro rata
16 hours per week
We're looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and approachable person to coordinate accessible community digital support both in-house and out-and-about, ensuring everyone in our community has the skills they need to get online! www.gl11.org.uk/vacancies
Family Lead
£24,305 per annum - pro rata
15 hours per week
We're looking for an experienced Families Lead to deliver our services for families with children under the age of 5 providing positive and meaningful guidance and support. Working alongside families to give them the support they need. www.gl11.org.uk/vacancies
To apply for either role please submit an application form with a covering letter to HR@GL11.org.uk
Deadline for applications: Friday 5th August 2022
Interviews will take place on : Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Registered Manager (Co-operative Membership JIGSAW)
Post Title
Registered Manager
Location
Gloucestershire
Hours
30 Hours per week
Salary
Salary £34 - 35K pro rata pending your level of qualification
Level 5 @ £35k pro rata
Position Type
Part Time
About the Role
What will YOU be doing?
- To take overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Cooperative within the Registered Office and (where in operation), the designated Local Offices.
- To promote high standards of professional practice, which recognise the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the clients receiving community services.
- To be mindful of the strategic and commercial interests of the cooperative and to take the lead in promoting its services
- To ensure that each client receives care and support appropriate to their individual wishes and needs in accordance with their Care and Support Plan.
- To oversee community placements for Local Authority, NHS and self-funding clients, live-in services, and temporary staff placement.
- To ensure compliance with the policies and procedures are followed
OUR commitment to YOU
- Ongoing coaching and mentoring
- Career development
- A strategic and innovative role
- Employee Pension scheme
CV’s must be accompanied by a fully completed Application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Further information can be found with Sue Cunningham and Jacqui Gale at s.j.cunningham@glcommunities.org.uk and Jacqui.gale@brendansbridge.org.uk
Recruitment: 15th to 29th July
Short-Listing: 5th August
Interviews: 12th August
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Young Gloucestershire is recruiting for a variety of roles including Digital Apprentice, Apprentice Finance, Activity - Youth Worker, HAF Driver and Digital Marketer Apprentice, plus many more roles.
Young Gloucestershire is a countywide charity that supports disadvantaged young people who are facing challenges in their lives. YG’s vision is for young people to have the confidence, motivation and skills to improve their lives.
This is a great opportunity to join YG's team and for more information, please visit this website.
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Finance and Operations Manager
JOIN FVAF’S FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTIVE TEAM
Are you a positive, highly organised and proactive person ready to take on a new challenge? We’ve got a brand new exciting and varied role on offer!
Role: Finance and Operations Manager
Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £26,460 - £29,172 pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
About the role
With excellent teamwork and communication skills, you will work closely with the FVAF trustees and management team to provide financial expertise and develop and deliver high quality financial management including budgeting, reporting and compliance. The postholder will also take a lead in supporting the organisation with legal and operational governance, and the ongoing management of our new premises in Cinderford.
How to apply
Visit our website here to see a full job description and download an application form. Alternatively email communications@fvaf.org.uk to request an application pack
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled
If you’d like to know more about the organisation and/or role contact Chris Brown on ceo@fvaf.org.uk
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Are you an organisation looking for volunteers? You can list your volunteering opportunities FREE OF CHARGE on GoVolunteerGlos.org
Below are just some of the opportunities featured on the site.
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Dad Matters Gloucestershire Volunteer
Can you spare as little as an hour a month to support the work Dad Matters do in helping dads from Gloucestershire to have the best possible relationship with their families?
For further details click below
www.govolunteerglos.org/o/Dad-Matters-Gloucestershire
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Ebay Listing Volunteer
Would you like to help with the National Star's new Ebay store?
They are looking for volunteers to help research, list, photograph and pack items. No experience needed
For more details, click HERE
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Want to spread the word about our wonderful organisation or simply find out more about the work we do? Our Chief Officer is here to tell you more.
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The Gloucestershire VCS Alliance
#BetterTogether
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Click HERE to visit our Facebook page.
Here you can see all the latest news, events, vacancies and guidance from the VCS
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If your VCS news, event or organisation would like to feature in the next newsletter, please email us at info@glosvcsalliance.org.uk or send us a message via the social media links below.
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