Sunderland East Area Forum E Newsletter February 2010
Hello Everyone, welcome to the February edition of the Sunderland East Area Forum E Newsletter!!
I hope you find it useful, happy reading!!
 Date for your Diary -
The next Sunderland East Area Forum meeting will take place on Thursday 4th March 2010, 1pm at Hendon Young Peoples Project, Church Street East, Hendon.
SR1 2BB
(a light lunch is available at 12.30pm)
Guest Speakers – Sunderland City Council
Vivienne Metcalfe
(Area Community Coordinator – East)
Nicol Truman (Area Officer)
Overview of the Area VCS Networks and how they feed into the Local Area Plans and Area Committees
Access Agenda Here
|
Sunderland East Area Forum - Membershi p Join Us - Membership is Free!
Interested in becoming a member of Sunderland East Area Forum... Its so easy, just fill in our
MEMBERSHIP FORM
and return to Sunderland East Area Forum, c/o Riverview House, West Wear Street, Sunderland
SR1 1XD
If you require any further information or help with filling in the form please phone Audrey Thompson on 0191 5651566 or email audrey@sunderlandeastareaforum.org.uk
|
  Victim Support - Safe and Sound Project
In July 2009 Victim Support was successful in a bid to the Home Office, for funding to create the Safe and Sound Project. The Project was in conjunction with partner agencies including, Northumbria Police, Sunderland City Council Safer Communities Team, Gentoo, Supporting People, Sunderland Volunteer Centre and Safe Partnership, all of whom were to play a vital role in delivery. The Project was to benefit the residents of the City of Sunderland. The nature of our organisation allowed us to obtain funding of £96,000, via the Safer Homes Fund.
The aim of the project was to target areas of highest crime and those at greatest risk of victimisation, by securing 500 premises adjacent to recent burglary targets and also to enhance the security of the homes of vulnerable people in an effort to make feel them more secure in their own homes. Furthermore, security advice and crime prevention information was to be provided to 2000 targeted households surrounding the above properties.
The project is due to end at the end of March 2010. We have only received referrals to date for 168 properties and are now therefore promoting the service with other agencies who may come into contact with vulnerable people who may benefit from the Scheme. I am aware this may not be possible for you to do but I was wondering if it would be possible for you to bring it up at the next east area forum meeting? i am happy to attend to discuss the project if this will help.
For further information contact Amy Anderson (Outreach Worker Sunderland) on 0191 5672896.
Email amy.anderson@victimsupport.org.uk visit the victim support on www.victimsupport.org.uk
Sunderland Happiness and Wellbeing Network
Happiness and Wellbeing Event
Thursday 18th March 2010 - 2.30pm till 4.30pm
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
We are a small friendly group of people helping you to increase and maintain your sense of health, wellbeing and happiness Newcomers always welcome
Presentations and interactive workshops
• Tips on how to increase confidence
• Interval with tea, coffee and chat
• Motivation around improving health and happiness
Come and explore ideas on how to bring about positive changes
to your life and to your community.
For more information contact Washington Mind on 0191 4178043
info@happiness-wellbeing.org
www.happiness-wellbeing.org |
 Sunderland Wellness Service Presents:
Lets Dance with Change 4 life
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March 2010, Crowtree Leisure Centre, Sunderland
Let’s Dance is another exciting initiative from Change4Life, the nationwide
movement to help us all live healthier, happier and longer lives. So come along to
the Let’s Dance event there’s something for everyone! The event is open to
people of all ages, whether you have danced before or not.
SATURDAY 6TH MARCH
(children 5 years+ and families)
2.00 – 2.35pm Cheerleading
2.40 – 3.15pm Street Dance/Hip Hop
3.20 – 4.00pm Street Cheer
SUNDAY 7TH MARCH
(young people and adults 14 years+)
2.00 – 2.35pm Street Dance
2.40 – 3.15pm 70s Disco
3.20 – 4.00pm Strictly Ballroom
For more information contact Laura Bartlett, Sunderland Wellness Service on 0191 561 4693
To register and book a place on the event go to https://dance.change4life.com/index.aspx
|
 People into Employment (PIE) Drop in to a New You!
at Café ETEC, Hudson House, 1 Moor Terrace, Hendon, Sunderland. SR1 2JH.
A project aimed at helping carers, ex-carers and people with disabilities hosts a drop-in session on Wednesday 24 February.
People into Employment (PIE) hosts an informal drop-in for clients and potential clients between 10am and noon.
The session gives clients the chance to tell support workers at PIE what they would like from the project.
Tracey Bramley, PIE Development Worker, said: “There is no need for an appointment – just turn up, have a coffee and a chat – and let us know how you would like to take these sessions forward!”
Monthly drop-in sessions also take place on:
• Wednesday 31 March 10am to noon
• Wednesday 28 April 10am to noon
• Wednesday 26 May 10am to noon
• Wednesday 30 June 10am to noon
Refreshments are free. Sessions take place at Café ETEC, Hudson House, 1 Moor Terrace, Hendon, Sunderland. SR1 2JH.
PIE offers support to carers, ex-carers and people with disability. The project helps clients to take the first steps into training and work.
Support is tailored to meet individual needs and can include training, vocational experience, voluntary work and employment.
PIE is part of ETEC development trust. ETEC is a charity specialises in providing high quality training and development.
VOME Exploring Privacy - FREE EVENT Your Privacy and the Internet
Saturday 13th March 2010 at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens 10.30am and 12.30pm
This session will include a short interactive play from physical theatre company Bimbilibausa and the opportunity for debate into the issues of on line privacy dilemmas.
If you would like to attend email Claire Hudson at Claire.Hudson@rhul.ac.uk
Access flyer here
For further information on VOME visit www.vome.org.uk
|
 Age Concern Sunderland - Winter Warmth Packs Still Available
Contents:
• 1 Fleece Throw
• 2 Energy Efficient Light-Bulbs
• Lions Message in a Bottle
• Room Thermometer
• Keep Warm, Keep Well Booklet
• Further Details on Age Concern Sunderland’s services
Available from Age Concern Sunderland’s Reception on Stockton Road or contact 0191 514 8324/ 1131
Age Concern - Positive Planning Day Friday 12th March 2010 9am - 12noon at Bradbury Centre, Stockton Road, Sunderland.
The event will provide guests with the chance to receive information on a broad selection of products and services, all designed for later life, such as:
• Funeral Plans (Take out one of our plans before 31st March and receive £30 discount!!)
• Wills & Legal Services
• Our FREE “Lifebook” Service
• Independent Financial Advice Service
Pop into your local event and find out more!!
**Receive a FREE luxury pen as a thank you for attending**
For more information you can contact Carly on 0191 514 8324
|
 Age Concern Sunderland -
Energy Event
at the Bradbury Centre,
Stockton Road,
Sunderland
Friday 5th March from 9am till 12 noon.
At the event people can receive information about Age Concern’s Gas and Electricity product and the benefits they could receive from switching to us. Free no obligationary quotes can also be arranged over a complimentary cup of hot tea or coffee. At the event you can also pick up information on Age Concern Sunderland’s other products and services and find out about any other forthcoming events.
Other organisations attending the event will be Energy Saving Trust who can provide free and impartial energy saving advice. They cover all domestic areas of energy saving including the home, transport and renewable technologies, and also a representative will be present from Age Concern who deals with Warm Front to offer information about this service.
Every one who attends the event will be entered into a free prize draw to win a Winter Goodies Hamper that will be drawn at the end of the day.
If you have any questions or require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Carly King
Marketing and Promotions officer on Tel: 0191 514 1131 |
 Washington Mind
ADMIN OFFICER
Salary £15725 per annum Hours 37 Per Week
Access further details here
 Gateshead Voluntary Organisations Council [GVOC] Job Opportunity
GVOC is an equal opportunities employer. Registered charity no. 510764
Community Development Worker
(People with Learning Disabilities within the Black
and Minority Ethnic Communities in Gateshead)
SO1 (£24,646 - £26,276) 35 hours per week, April 2010 – March 2013
This is an exciting new post funded for three years by Northern Rock Foundation and Gateshead Council.
The post-holder will work with the BME communities, the statutory, voluntary and the community
sector to ensure services are appropriate to people’s needs and are being fully accessed. The postholder
will help review current services and ensure the development of new and innovative approaches
that are culturally and linguistically sensitive to the needs of the communities and people with learning
disabilities. They will provide recommendations for service development. This is an exciting and
innovative role and will require vision, as well as an understanding of learning disability services and
the needs of BME groups. You will have knowledge of services for people with learning disabilities,
community development work and BME communities. The post-holder will be employed by GVOC but
will be expected to work closely with the SADA Group (Service Access for Disability Action). It would be
desirable for the post-holder to speak one of Gateshead’s community languages.
The closing date for applications is Friday 26th February 2010
Interviews: Wednesday 10th March 2010
For an application pack contact GVOC:
0191 478 4103 or email
enquiries@gvoc.org.uk, John Haswell House
8/9 Gladstone Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4DY
|
Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre Community & Health Resource Project
Job Opportunity - General Manager - 35Hrs pw £ 28,000
This is an exciting opportunity to lead this community based charity into its third decade. You will be responsible for engaging with local people and partner agencies to plan the strategic development of the Centre and developing a range of approaches to secure its sustainability.
Educated to degree level you will have significant experience of project management involving a multi disciplinary staff team, and have an understanding of complex budgets and issues relating to personnel, health and safety and safeguarding.
Enhanced CRB clearance required. For informal discussion about this post contact Maggie Perry General Manager as below
To apply for the post contact Vicky or Deb on 0191 534 1477or call in at the Centre. NCVs accepted. Closing Date 19th February. Interviews w/c 2nd & 3rd March
visit website at www.pennywellneighbourhoodcentre.co.uk
Sunderland North Community Business Centre - Job Vacancies
Employment Counselor (2 posts) £17,103 - £24,518
Vibrant and confident individuals, possessing excellent communication skills, are required to join the Employment Initiatives Team. The Employment Counselors will provide in- depth information, advice and guidance to unemployed adults from static community bases, whilst being responsible for developing new outreach provision within the locality. Having a minimum of two years experience offering advice and guidance to unemployed adults, preferably in a community setting. The ideal candidate will hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ3 in Information, Advice and Guidance.
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.
Trainee Employment Counsellor (2 posts) £13,521- £16,521
As a Trainee Employment Counsellor, you will work alongside an experienced Counsellor to understand the principles of providing in-depth Information, Advice and Guidance to a range of clients with differing needs. You will be responsible for a small caseload of clients who require on-going help and support, to ensure they are job ready. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to make clients feel at ease, possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and should hold or be willing to work towards NVQ level 2 in Information, Advice and Guidance. Previous experience in a Customer Service role is essential.
Please Note: Successful applicants will be expected to undergo Criminal Records Bureau enhanced disclosure.
Applications packs are available by e-mailing paulinerichardson@communityopportunities.co.uk or by ringing, 0191 5377954 for our 24 hour recruitment line or contacting our Administration Team on 0191 5373231, during office hours.
Completed applications should be returned by noon on Wednesday 3rd March, 2010 to: Nikki Vokes, Chief Executive, Sunderland North Community Business Centre, Winchester House, Baxter Road, Town End Farm, Sunderland, SR5 4LW |
Last chance to book your space!
Contact Mary today on 565 1566!
Make sure your organisation
doesn't miss out!
|
|
