COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – Friday 17th August 2007

The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net


1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs

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1.0 Network News

1.1 CN4M Communications Working Group

The CN4M Communications Working Group is an online working group. If you
would like to be involved in the online Communications Working Group that
focuses on some of the topics listed below please contact Cath Taylor
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or call 0161 234 2920.

Promoting the work of CN4M
Making CN4M easier to understand
Information management
Induction and buddying system

2.0 Training

2.1 Doing Community Development: values into action
Coming up on September 11th & 12th in Birmingham - 'Doing Community
Development: values into action' : a two-day training course focusing on
planning and evaluating community empowerment and community wellbeing.
The course offers a strategic way for organisations, departments and
individuals:
to take a community development approach to their work and evaluate the
outcomes
to plan their community development activity and keep track of what happens
as a result
to see how taking a community development approach can help meet targets and
outcomes around community engagement and community empowerment
Course fee: £340 + VAT (fee includes accommodation for one night and meals)
For more details contact admin@changesuk.net

2.2 BA (Hons) Applied Community and Youth Work Studies
Applications are now being accepted for a special course for suitably
experienced practitioners who have previous relevant undergraduate level
qualifications. Applications for the final year of the BA (Hons) Applied
Community and Youth Work Studies are available from the undergraduate
admissions office at the University (0161 275 3292).
Starting in September 2007, they will be running a small pilot "Level Three"
course leading to this new honours degree. The course is for individuals who
already have JNC professional status (Joint Negotiating Committee for youth
and community work) and wish to "upgrade" their qualification to a degree.
The course is designed for experienced practitioners who are interested in
serious study and research into community work and youth work issues and
practice. The course can be undertaken on a part-time (18 months) or
full-time (11 months) basis with required units running on a Monday.
If you would like an application form, please contact 0161 275 3292 or
mailto:cwkenquiries@manchester.ac.uk
Individuals interested in starting at the beginning of the degree course,
which is planned to start in September 2008, can contact the same office for
further information.

2.3 Dementia Awareness Training

This informative and interactive session, run by the Admiral Nurses, aims to
enable participants to have an introduction to dementia; to learn more about
the different types of dementia, its impact upon the person and those caring
for them, and how we can improve the quality of life for people with
dementia and their carers

The training is for anyone working with people with dementia, including
support workers, administrative staff, ancillary staff and qualified staff
new to the field or who would like a refresher.

Sessions are to be run on a Friday, from 9.30a.m. to 12.30p.m., on the
following dates: 21st Sept 2007, 23rd Nov 2007, 18th Jan 2008, 14th March,
2008

The course is free to employees of the Manchester Mental Health & Social
Care Trust and employees of Manchester City Council 's Children, Families
and Social Care Services. All other organisations will be charged £25 + VAT
per booking.

For more information call the Admiral Nurse Team on 0161 275 9115

3.0 Events

3.1 Respect Workshop

There are several spaces available for the Respect Workshop on Monday 10th
September, 10:30am -12pm.

Keynote Speaker - Paul Cullen, Safer Neighbourhoods Co-ordinator - Crime and
Disorder Unit

Venue - Friends Meeting House lunch/refreshments will be provided

Why Should I Bother?! - The findings and recommendations put forward in the
meeting will be submitted to the Respect Officers Group at City Council.
This is a genuine opportunity to get involved, find out more and is NOT just
another talking shop! If you have something to say- come and say it!

Who Should Attend? - This group is particularly suitable for local groups
and activists who may have experienced difficulties in getting onto the
LAPS. This meeting acts as another route in and is recognised as one of the
community engagement structures at the Crime and Disorder Team. It is also a
really useful way of linking to contacts in your area that might be working
towards the same goal.

How do I Book? - Please mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk to confirm your
place (Booking only with limited spaces)

3.2 Register for Rev Jesse Jackson's Visit to Moss Side
Invitation to hear an international guest and respected Statesman Reverend
Jesse Jackson Snr speaking exclusively to an invite only audience as part of
a nationwide tour organised by Equanomics UK. The event is hosted by Black &
Minority Ethnic Christian Association and supported by Manchester City
Council and other Community Groups. It will take place at the Church of God
of Prophecy August 25th, 2007 at 6pm until 7.30pm.

A key purpose of this event is to support the commemoration of the abolition
of the slave trade and to highlight the economic contribution of Black and
Minority ethnic communities in the UK past and present.

If you would like to attend the event please register your details on the
website: http://www.equanomics.org.uk or contact 020 8983 5430.

3.3 Cancer Awareness Project
2 yrs funding has been secured to deliver a health promotion project to
raise awareness about presenting cancer symptoms early.

Manchester Primary Care trust are leading on this and will be focusing in 3
areas including Cheetham Hill.
This is an opportunity to be involved with the project team or find out more
about the project.

The event on Wednesday 19th Sept is from 12pm - 3pm ( starting with a buffet
lunch 12pm -1pm) in the Ken Barnes suite Holiday Inn 888 Oldham rd (between
Miles platting and Newton heath)

If you are able to attend please mailto:tracy.slattery@manchester.nhs.uk

4.0 Information

4.1 Free support to groups or individuals considering starting a social
enterprise!

3SE Social Enterprise Start-Up Programme - In association with the North
West Development Agency, 3SE and Co-operative Mutual Solutions are offering
a menu of support services for individuals or voluntary or community groups
in Greater Manchester with a social enterprise idea. 3SE's Start-Up Support
Programme has been developed specifically for you. Services can be accessed
as stand alone elements or used together to help you to move your enterprise
idea forward, help you to start up a social business or make your community
group more enterprising.

In order to access the services please complete the application form
available on the website www.3se.co.uk
For further details on the services and help to complete the start-up
application form please do not hesitate to call Sharon on 0161 237 4148
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! It's first come first served -
applications must be submitted as soon as possible as this contract
completes on 30th September 2007.

4.2 Compact Voice Focus Group
Compact Voice, the representative body for the VCS on the Compact, is
looking for people to take part in a focus group in Manchester. The purpose
of the focus group is to find out about your experience of the Compact and
will be included as part of a wider report exploring the relationship
between the sector and the government as framed by the Compact.
What you tell them will be presented directly to government ministers
(including Phil Hope and Ed Milliband) and will help set priorities for the
future.
They are looking for people who have had positive as well as negative
experiences. They are also looking to reflect the diversity of the voluntary
and community sector so no matter the size of your organisation, the
activity you engage in, or the groups you represent, they would be very
interested in hearing from you.
The focus groups will take place in Manchester on 2nd October.
Lunch and travel costs will be provided as well as redeemable NCVO book
vouchers and a copy of the final report.
To find out more please contact mailto:stefan.simanowitz@ncvo-vol.org.uk or
telephone 020 7520 2486.

4.3 Request for VCS input into Northwest Worklessness Study
Request for VCS input into a key regional study high up on the current
policy agenda.
Regeneris Consulting are asking for:
Specific good practice examples of interventions that work particularly well
in reducing overall worklessness (what evidence is there of effectiveness?
What accounts for the relative effectiveness of the intervention?)
Good practice principles for delivery which make for more effective
interventions (please give examples)
Any further input you can provide (the more specific the better) will be
much appreciated.
If you would like to input into this study please contact Rebekah Hicks on
0161 926 1834 / 07920 077 165
www.regeneris.co.uk

5.0 Jobs

5.1 Administration Worker - Northern Education and Resettlement
Information Services

Salary: £15k - £16k, 35 hours/week
Location: Manchester city centre

Local charity NEARIS runs adult education centres for people who have faced
a range of problems in their lives. We are seeking an experienced and
enthusiastic administration worker to help run our Manchester centre. This
is a varied and interesting role, working as part of a small friendly team.
As first point of contact at the centre you will need to interact in a
confident and friendly way with students and visitors.

Closing date Friday 14th September.

For a job pack visit www.nearis.com or phone 0161 834 1661.

5.2 Development Officer Scarman Trust

22.5 hours per week £18K - £20K pro rata (initial contract to the end of
July 2008)

Scarman Trust Manchester has a vacancy for a development worker.

Main tasks will be to provide information and support to new and existing
groups across the city of Manchester with main responsibility for the East
of the City. The successful candidate will have relevant experience (paid or
unpaid) of working in the community voluntary sector.

For an informal chat about this position and to request an application pack,
ring Peter MacDonagh on 0161 839 2613

5.3 Project Assistant Commitment in Communities

21 Hours per week (days negotiable - 9am - 5pm, may include weekend work as
part of the three days)

NJC 3 pt 15 £9,032 (pro rata)

The role involves providing comprehensive support to the Quality Living
Scheme project and Project Manager.

The closing date is the 28th of August, interviews to be held on the 3rd of
September.
CV's are acceptable to the address below or via
mailto:qualityliving@c-i-c.org.uk Claudia Validum, Project Manager, The
Quality Living Scheme, Wesley Enterprise Centre, Royce Rd, Hulme,
Manchester, M15 5BP 0161 232 9781 / 07980 762780

5.4 Zest - Hub Co-ordinator - Manchester City Council

Current salary - £26,187 - £28,221 18 month fixed term contract
Ref: NB50328866/11

New East Manchester is at the forefront of a major development programme
responding to challenges across a broad spectrum of physical, social and
economic issues within the area. An exciting vision has been developed to
deliver this pace of change and build on existing successes. New East
Manchester, in partnership with Zest, (North and East Manchester's Healthy
Living Network) is looking to recruit a Healthy Living Hub Co-ordinator.

Application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment
Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank
Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. 0161 234 3077.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161
953 2785.
Apply online: www.manchester.gov.uk
Closing date: 27 Aug 2007

5.5 Part Time Worker - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
Salary: £19,181 to £20,669 (initially funded until March 2008)
20 hours per week

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development programme of the
highest quality and widest reach, for Young People aged between 14 and 25.
Delivery includes a range of outdoor education including kayaking, canoeing,
mountain biking, hiking, and a wide range of youth work methods.

A successful applicant would be working with young people in an outdoor
environment and so an enthusiasm for outdoor education and experience in
youth work are essential. Outdoor qualifications, such as qualifications in
hiking, climbing, kayaking or mountain biking, would be desirable but are
not essential.

The successful applicant must have a full clean drivers licence, and the
post will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check prior to the
beginning of the post.

Please contact the Discus office on 0161 223 3568 to have an application
pack sent out to you.

The closing date for all applications is 28th August.

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