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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all social work student placements were suspended in March.
Now, the Social Work Education Partnership is working to ensure that all final placement students across Scotland are able to access high quality placement opportunities.
Along with Iona Colvin (the Chief Social Work Adviser to Scottish Government), the Partnership is reaching out to third sector organisations to create new and innovative placement opportunities for future social workers.
Iona Colvin has written a public letter to all third sector groups and organisations, which includes information on the placements, including durations, support grants and the amounts paid to placement providers.
For further information (including how to get involved), please click on the above title.
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Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre has announced their new “Care with Confidence: Power of Attorney” Zoom sessions for unpaid carers.
The first Falkirk session is Monday 19th October at 12pm.
The sessions are informal, and ask: “What would you do if the person you care for lost the capacity to make decisions on their own?” Carers will learn about:
- incapacity and how this could impact on their caring responsibilities
- how being granted Power of Attorney could help in their caring role
- how Solicitors for Older People Scotland (SOPS) can help when applying for Legal Aid to cover or subsidise any associated costs
For further information, including how to book your place, please click on the above title.
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Falkirk Council’s Employment and Training Unit (ETU) provides a range of employability programmes aimed at helping participants aged 16 years old and over improve their skills and progress into sustainable, fair work.
Working with partners from across Forth Valley (as well as other council services), ETU engages with Falkirk residents from school leavers to those who have been made redundant, from working parents to those with learning disabilities. Its services are offered in partnership with a range of specialist services aiming to make the transition into the workplace a much easier path to negotiate.
For further information, including how to get involved, please click on the above title.
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We are currently working with our partners to arrange dates for bespoke cyber resilience training for the local third sector.
The training would focus on working at home and the cyber threat regarding this practice.
Sessions would be open to any local third sector group or organisation (including charities, social enterprises, community and voluntary groups, and will be held using an online video format.
Those who have already expressed their interest will be contacted by email.
To register your interest, please contact Laura Jamieson by email: laura@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
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The Cyrenians’ Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) is currently running a free month-long International Digital Festival, in place of their annual conference.
The festival brings together speakers, film makers, writers and artists from around the world speaking on their own experiences, combined with the opportunity to engage in interactive workshops and the arts.
This format is in response to a growing need for connection, understanding, kindness and compassion, this year more than ever, and features events hosted by special guests live from Canada, America and Australia.
To view the full programme, book your place at any free event, or for further information, please visit the SCCR website.
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The free app from NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect is now available to download through the Test and Protect website, and via the App Store and Google Play.
Designed to help keep Scotland safe from COVID-19, the app is the next step in stopping the spread of COVID-19, and complements existing contact tracing measures. It helps Scottish Government and NHS Scotland to determine contacts that may have otherwise been missed, and allows them to alert people at risk far more quickly.
This app uses technology developed by Apple and Google, and is already working successfully in other countries across Europe. It works in the background of your device, using minimal data.
The app uses Bluetooth technology, so it never knows your identity or location.
For further information, please click on the above title.
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During the current COVID-19 pandemic, all third sector forums held at our office are cancelled until further notice.
Instead, the next meeting of the online COVID-19 Third Sector Response Forum takes place on Wednesday 14th October, 3pm – 5pm, and can be accessed via the Zoom link, or with the meeting ID: 963 2261 5679 (password: 171199).
The meetings are currently focusing on recovery and renewal. Minutes of previous meetings are available on the dedicated forum webpage, along with any additional documentation.
For further information, or be added to the COVID-19 Third Sector Response Forum mailing list, please contact Scott Malcolm by email: Scott.Malcolm@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
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The Social Enterprise Network Scotland, Scottish Communities for Health and Wellbeing (SCHW) and the Community Health Exchange (CHEX) are collaborating on a pilot project to address the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced within local communities as a result of COVID-19.
The pilot will enable 15 community organisations to tap into a wide range of mental health and wellbeing focused activities and services supplied by social enterprises and third sector organisations.
Each organisation will have access to £1,000 to buy in these activities or services from November, until February 2021.
The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 23rd October.
For further information, please click on the above title.
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With the October break approaching, many families who are struggling (or who are close to struggling) will be worried about feeding their children during the holidays. A number of them will turn to activity and childcare groups for support.
The School Holiday Food Fund has been set up to support local projects tackling food insecurity in Falkirk communities. Applications for the Fund will be during school holidays in October, and possibly December 2020.
Groups can apply for up to £1,000.
Groups wishing to apply must be constituted; partnerships involving unconstituted community organisations can apply, but the lead partner must be constituted.
Decisions on applications will be made by the Fairer Falkirk Partnership (part of Falkirk Community Planning Partnership), within 10 working days from receipt of a valid, completed application form.
For further information, including how to apply, please visit the Falkirk Council website.
Alternatively, for further information, contact Fairer Falkirk by email: fairerfalkirk@falkirk.gov.uk
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£1 million funding for short breaks projects for disabled children and young people (aged 20 years old and under) and their carers is now available through the Better Breaks programme.
A wide range of short breaks projects and services are funded, including activities and breaks for:
- disabled children and young people without their carers
- families
- adult or parent carers
- young or sibling carers with the person they care for
Projects must evidence how their activities will benefit those listed above, by providing a break from their normal routine.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 19th November.
For further information (including support workshop dates and how to apply), please click on the above title.
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Falkirk Council has launched the Parental Employment Support Fund (PESF), to help unemployed parents (and those facing in-work poverty) find work, boost skill sets and get advice on money.
The fund will also provide support for parents who face barriers to progressing their careers, including help to gain qualifications, improving skills or work experience; money advice, and motivational support.
Those eligible will work with a dedicated advisor to help them to progress their work ambitions and guide them to other support that is available.
For further information (including eligibility and how to apply), please click on the above title.
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A number of funds have been announced in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to assist recovery efforts.
As part of our COVID-19 support, our team at CVS Falkirk has pulled together a range of funds relevant to our local communities and sector: COVID-19 Funding page.
As organisations and funders identify what recovery means for them, new information will be added on an ongoing basis, so please check this page regularly.
For further information on available funding, please visit the COVID-19 Funding page, or continue reading this e-bulletin.
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Social Investment Scotland has launched their latest Impact Report, which begins to chart their journey towards their vision of an Impact Economy.
This year, impact has been reported through their investees’ actions and feedback, which shows SIS’ direct impact. The report also showcases the impact of their wider work, and highlights some of the activities SIS customers have taken in response to COVID-19 challenges. This has extended the report’s timespan to 15 months, April 2019 – June 2020.
For further information (including links to the full report, case studies, and videos), please visit the SIS website.
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Development Manager
The Linda Tremble Foundation
Full time
Closing 12pm Monday 19th October 2020.
The Linda Tremble Foundation is the leading community eating disorder charity in Scotland and is looking for a Development Manager to help the Board of Trustees to develop and expand the charity. The charity supports people with eating disorders, their carers and families in a growing number of geographical areas across Scotland, with face-to-face groups prior to Coronavirus, and currently by Zoom.
They recruit, train and support volunteers who facilitate support groups for people with eating disorders and carers, and have also introduced a 1 to 1 befriending service.
For further information, please click on the above title.
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A Housing Traineeship is available with Clydebank Housing Association.
Traineeship Reference: 2020/05
Traineeship Name: Housing Trainee – Clydebank Housing Association
PATH (Scotland) is offering a 36 month Positive Action Training Scheme, which has been specifically designed to redress the under-representation of Black and Minority Ethnic communities in employment in Scottish Housing. This traineeship is in partnership with Clydebank Housing Association.
The training involves:
- 36 months’ work experience
- specialist qualifications and professional membership
- training allowance of £13,540.80 per year is tied to the Scottish Living Wage (£9.30/hr) and is exempt from tax and national insurance.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st October at 12.30pm
For further information, please click on the above title.
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Falkirk’s Mental Health Association (FDAMH)
Mental Wellbeing Practitioner, Falkirk Area
35 hours per week, £26,800 per annum (12-month fixed term)
FDAMH is seeking to recruit a skilled and experienced Mental Wellbeing Practitioner with considerable knowledge and understanding of the impact for a person experiencing reduced psychological wellbeing.
The post requires demonstrable experience of providing a holistic, therapeutic, cognitive behavioural approach model of support to a wide range of people. As a Mental Wellbeing Practitioner experience of conducting assessments, creating and implementing support plans and adapting to individual need is essential.
Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2020 at 12 noon.
For further information (including how to apply), please click on the above title.
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As the Third Sector Interface for the Falkirk Council area, we're a local, independent charitable company which exists to promote, develop and represent the third sector and volunteering. We provide a range of services predominantly to volunteers and third sector organisations, but also provide support and assistance to statutory partners to engage better with the third sector.
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