COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 14th March 2008

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 http://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 Strategy Group Meeting and Papers
The next Strategy Group meeting will be held on Tuesday 18th March 2008.
Due to room shortages at Green Fish Resource Centre the meeting will be held
at Cross Street Chapel (Manchester M2 1NL) at the usual time (5.30- 8.00
pm).

To view the agenda and other Strategy Group paperwork, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=41

1.2 CN4M out of office- Wednesday 19th March
CN4M staff will be attending a training Away Day on Wednesday 19th March and
will be out of the office for the whole day. If you wish to get in contact
with any members of the team please do so by email, or by leaving an
answer-phone message (contact details may be found on the CN4M website:
www.cn4m.net). In the case of an emergency, please phone 07883 339 698.
1.3 Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) Re- Brand
CN4M is seeking a new brand identity as part of its relaunch as an
independent organisation.

Please come along and help us shortlist the artist or graphic designer that
will be responsible for developing our brand identity. This is an exciting
opportunity to be involved in the development of our identity from the start
of the process.

The short listing will be on Monday 17th March 2008. If you would like to
know more details about when and where the short listing will take place
please contact Cath Taylor mailto:catht@cn4m.net
1.4 Community Safety Network (CSN) re-launch event- places still
available
The Community Safety Network is changing. Over the past 6-years, the CSN has
worked hard to get your views heard at a statutory level. However, this
process has not always been as effective as they would have liked.
The CSN would like to invite you to their last ever conference where they
will be unveiling their new look delivery plan and showing you how they are
ready to campaign for big changes. The day will focus on 'Promoting The
Vision', a first-hand briefing on 'The New CDRP Strategy' and an explanation
as to how 'Community Call For Action' can work for you. Special Guests to be
announced...BOOKING ONLY
Date/ Time: Tuesday 25th March 2008, 10am - 3pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street,
Manchester, M1 3BB.
To find out more about the Community Safety conference, call Steph Jones on
0161 226 7186 or email mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk


2.0 Training
2.1 Manchester Front Line Training Programme - FREE Workshops
Manchester City Council, Salford City Council and Trafford Council working
in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions and Manchester
Solutions are now in a position to provide FREE Training for customer facing
staff working in Voluntary and Community Sector Agencies in the Greater
Manchester area.
The training is designed to assist customer-facing staff in sign posting
customers or clients in line with the councils strategy towards all
residents being able to access training or help with finding employment.
The training is free and will be delivered by Manchester Solutions.
Dates available include Wednesday March 19, Thursday March 20, Tuesday March
25, Tuesday April 1.
For more information, and to access a booking form, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=451&Itemid=50

2.2 CLES Summer School 2008- Shaping fairer places for the future
"Shaping fairer places is about creating local economic strategies, which
seek to spread out wealth, create economic cohesion and promote social
justice" Neil McInroy, Chief Executive, CLES. This Summer School is designed
to equip delegates with the necessary knowledge, skills and insight into
contemporary governance and policy making to enable them to think to the
future, develop solutions and shape fairer places.
Dates: June 23rd and 24th 2008
Venue: Hulme Hall, The University of Manchester.
For more detailed information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=494&Itemid=50
To view a flyer for this event, click on the following link:
http://www.cles.org.uk/module_images/Summer%20School08%20A516.pdf

2.3 Workshops for Adult Learners' Week or Learning at Work Day
The Open University in the North West has put together a wide ranging
programme of workshops which can be delivered to groups of staff, volunteers
or learners. Most of these are intended for a general adult audience who
wouldn't be expected to have any prior knowledge of the subject, although
some are most suited to those with level 2 (GCSE level) literacy. Sessions
last from 45 minutes to 2 hours and cover a wide range of topics in the
areas of arts, maths, languages, business studies and study skills.
For more information on the sessions on offer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=50
Interested? Email for more information and you'll be sent a list of
workshops and a booking application (to be returned by Wednesday 16th April
so requests can be prioritisec) email: mailto:R08-RCWP@open.ac.uk.
2.4 Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programme- now
available in East Manchester
A computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme called 'Beating the
Blues' is now available at East City Library at MANCAT (Openshaw campus) on
Tuesdays from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. The programme consists of an introductory
video and 8 sixty-minute sessions, which incorporate best practice in
cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT) delivered through a computer based
multi-media package. 'Beating the Blues' helps people to understand the
causes and symptoms of anxiety and depression. It also helps them to
identify and change unhelpful ways of thinking and to learn more effective
ways of solving their problems.
This project has been funded by New Deal for Communities in East Manchester
and supported by Manchester Public Health Development Service - part of
Manchester Primary Care Trust.
For more detailed information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=500&Itemid=50
2.5 Getting a Fair Deal from Contracts
This three-day programme will equip delegates with the knowledge, skills and
attitude to negotiate fairer contracts with public sector agencies. For:
Managers and trustees who may be involved in bidding for, negotiating and
managing contracts and service agreements between voluntary and public
sector agencies.
Dates: 7-8 May, 25 Sept 08
Venue: Bolton CVS, The Bolton Hub, Bold Street, Bolton BL1 1LS
For more information and to access a booking form, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=482&Itemid=50
Alternatively, visit www.dsc.org.uk or call 08450 77 77 07

2.6 Third Sector Peer Coaching Programme for Learning and Skills
This is a new free programme running from March 2008 to March 2009 for Third
Sector providers of learning and skills and Third Sector organisations about
to become providers.
Is your organisation: planning to go through the Learning and Skills
Council's (LSC) Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)or Invitation to Tender
(ITT) processes; currently involved in these; just got through the PQQ or
succeeded in becoming an LSC-funded Third Sector provider for the first
time; or an existing Third Sector provider that would welcome support around
quality issues and meeting LSC requirements?
Would you like: short-term, tailored support and guidance from a peer coach
who also works in the Third Sector and who has successfully managed the
delivery of learning programmes for the LSC? Then this could be for you!
For more information about this LSC-funded support programme, and for an
application form, contact: Rachel Hughes: mailto:rachel.hughes@niace.org.uk
; 0116 204 4217

2.7 Free Partnership Working/Conflict Management Training for East
Manchester VCS groups
East Manchester Community Network are providing free training for local
voluntary and community groups of East Manchester (Gorton North/South,
Newton Heath, Miles Platting, Bradford, Clayton, Ancoats, Openshaw, Beswick)
on the theme of partnership working and conflict management. The training
will cover the importance of partnership working, making partnerships work,
managing and dealing with different types of conflict. Finally this training
will enable local community and voluntary groups to understand each other
better and provide opportunities to network, share information (best
practice) and to build and sustain strong links for future joint working.
Date/ Time:18th March 2008, 9.30am-3.30pm
Venue: Mill Street Venture Centre
For more information and/or to book a place on this training (places
limited-first come first served basis) please contact Nas Hussain on 0161
231 6357 / 07728567755 or email mailto:nasir@eastmanchestercommunity.net

3.0 Events
3.1 Manchester Conference 2008: 2015 Manchester's Journey- Saturday
15th March
The vision is a healthier, happier and wealthier Manchester. Discover how we
will get there and tell us what you think. A free family event with
entertainment, quizzes, activities, creche, games. Darren Campbell, Olympic
athlete and Sir Richard Leese, Chair of Manchester Partnership be there.
Register now: http://www.manchesterpartnership.org.uk
Date/ Time: Saturday, March 15th, 11.00 am until 3.30 pm
Venue: Manchester Central (previously called the International Convention
Centre), adjacent to GMEX.
To view the latest press release, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=475
3.2 Congestion Charging For Manchester: Bold Or Bonkers? Debate
The Manchester Conservative Policy Forum invites you to debate "Congestion
Charging for Manchester: Bold or Bonkers?"
Chairman: Kashif Ali. Speakers: Councillor Marc Ramsbottom (Liberal
Democrats), Anthony McCaul (Labour), Rob Adlard (Conservatives), Other
guests (tbc).
Date/ Time Wednesday 19th March 2008 at 6pm (for a prompt 6.30pm start)
Venue: The Methodist Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1LQ.
The event is free of charge and anyone is welcome to attend. However to
allow appropriate arrangements to be made anyone wishing to attend is
requested to RSVP by emailing (kashifali678@hotmail.com) or texting/phoning
(07944-899-845).

3.3 Section 106 Agreements Information Session
Planning Aid is an independent charitable organisation funded to support
individuals and community groups with planning related issues who cannot
afford to pay for professional advice. They are working with the Sustainable
Neighbourhoods Pool to provide an information session for community groups
on Section 106 agreements.
This free information session is being held to help clarify the situation
for community groups. It will be lead by professional experienced town
planners and attended by a representative of the Ethical Properties
Foundation who is currently researching the issue of community involvement
in Section 106 agreements.
Date: Monday 21st April 2008
Venue: Friends Meeting House in Central Manchester
For more information, please contact Jackie Dibley 01254 820 996, email:
mailto:nwcp@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk
3.4 Creativity and Innovation for Global Citizenship- Project Launch
Event (funded by Oxfam UK)
The aim of the project is to develop the knowledge and skills base in
innovation, creativity and risk for global citizenship. What competencies
are required in young people to innovate, be creative accept and manage
risk? How can the current educational, political and business interest in
the above agenda be harnessed for the delivery of the global dimension in
schools? How can we work with young people to develop innovation, creativity
and risk acceptance and apply it across the curriculum to such diverse issue
as scientific solutions to climate change, fair trade schools and pupil
voice in the school?
Date/ Time: 24th April 10.00 - 15.00 (lunch included)
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, Manchester
For more information on the project and to access a registration form,
please follow the link on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=224 Alternatively, please email mailto:anne@dep.org.uk if you would
like to attend.
3.5 The North West's Regional Social Enterprise Conference
Social Enterprise North West (SENW) and The Northwest Regional Development
Agency (NWDA) present: The North West's Regional Social Enterprise
Conference- Value Led, Value Added. This event is aimed anyone who works or
is involved with Social Enterprise organisations within the North West. This
event will be free of charge.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 29th April 2008 (10am-4pm)
Venue: Preston North End
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=225 Please e-mail all initial enquiries to Jeff Scales (Regional
Development Manager - North West), The Development Trusts Association:
mailto:j.scales@dta.org.uk
3.6 NEBATA's 10th Annual Conference
North of England Bone Marrow and Thalassaemia Association 10th Annual
Conference. The event is free and is of particular interest to members of
the BME community. The topics covered will be: Blood Transfusion & Blood
Safety, Bone disease and Vitamin D, Awareness of the Screening programme,
Iron chelation therapy - the choices, Survival with Thalassaemia presented
by TIF, Update of Nebata. The conference will begin with registration at
10:00pm and presentations will start at 10:30am. A free Nawaab lunch will be
provided followed by some exciting entertainment. There will also be a
crèche available for the children.

Date: Sunday 30th March, 10:00am until 4:30pm
Venue: Nawaab Restaurant/Premier, 1008 Stockport Road, Levenshulme,
Manchester. M19 3WN.
To view the event poster and booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=226 Or for further information, phone 0161 273 7200 or email
mailto:zanib.rasul@cmmc.nhs.uk
3.7 Try PACE's Health Walk For Women
Enjoy: Free massage; Free healthy halal buffet; Free multi sports/activities
for the children. Meet the Zest worker and the park warden. Joint project
PACE, Zest, Manchester City Council, Leisure service. Sports development

Date/ Time: Thursday 27 March 2008, 10-12
Meet at the visitors centre, Crumpsall park, Ashtree Road Crumpsall

3.8 Public Transport Information Sharing Events For Disabled People
The Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP) is holding two
events, on behalf of GMPTE, to give disabled people an opportunity to learn
more about public transport, about recent developments and plans to improve
public transport opportunities.
The events will be held on: Tuesday 18th March, 10am-2pm, at BEVC, Aked
Close, Ardwick, Manchester. Friday 28th March, 10am-4pm, at the Links
Centre, Oldham (this event will include a short performance about transport
issues by the GMCDP young people's group).
For more information or to book a place or a stall at one of the events
please contact Audrey Stanton at GMCDP, Aked Close, Ardwick, M12 4AN, tel:
0161 276 0049 or Caron Peachey on 0161 276 0043.
3.9 Networking Day: Opening Doors to Inclusion- Disabled People's
Network Manchester
Information stalls about disabled people's groups in Manchester. Meet other
disabled people's groups in Manchester. Have a free lunch!
Taster workshops include: Accessible information for visually impaired
people; Campaigning issues for disabled people in Manchester; Self advocacy
at work.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 19th March 12.30 - 4.30
Venue: BEVC (Breakthrough UK), Aked Close, Ardwick Manchester, M12 4AN
For further information and to access a booking form, please see the
'Calendar of Events' section of the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=214
Alternatively, contact: MDPAG (link organisation DPN) at BEVC, Aked Close,
Ardwick, Manchester M12 4AN, 0161 2735033, e-mail mailto:info@dpnsg.org.uk

3.10 Information and Jobs Fair- Inspired Sisters
The aim of the day is to provide residents of Manchester with the
opportunity to: Connect with small, medium and large employers directly;
Gain information on vacancies available; Learn about various careers by
attending career workshops; Know what training programmes are offered by
local training providers; Get involved in other projects running locally;
Provide local children chance to enjoy themselves and have fun.
Date: 27th March 2008
Venue: Pakistani Community Centre, Longsight
For further information, and to access a booking form, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=216
Alternatively, contact mailto:info@inspiredsisters.org Tel: 0161 2249090,
Unit 7, Longsight Business Park, Hamilton Road, Longsight, Manchester M13
0PD

3.11 Growing Success: Strengthening The Voluntary, Community And
Faith Sector For Children, Young People And Families In Manchester-
Conference
Organised by the Child & Family Support Forum (MACC), Voluntary Youth
Manchester and Manchester City Council
Don't miss this opportunity for the voluntary, community and faith sector
(VCFS) and statutory partners to engage with the children, young people and
families strategic agenda, to look at how we they can do things better and
to ensure you are informed, involved and given the opportunity to influence
the development of services in Manchester. The conference will focus on
issues related to: How to enhance strategic engagement of the VCFS;
Engagement in commissioning and service delivery; How to enable the VCFS to
thrive. There will be an opportunity to attend workshops on key elements of
Children's Trust development. The conference is aimed at everyone who works
with children, young people and families within Manchester's VCFS and
statutory partners interested in the VCFS agenda.
Date/ Time: Monday 21st April 9.30am - 4.30pm
Venue: Banqueting Suite, Manchester Town Hall
For a link to the event flyer and booking form, please visit the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=217 Alternatively, for more information about the event contact Ruth
at MACC Tel: 0161 834 9823 Email: mailto:ruth@macc.org.uk or Ross Grant at
VYM Tel: 0161 832 0169 Email:mailto:voluntaryyouthmanchester@googlemail.com

4.0 Information
4.1 Consultations:
Please see the 'Consultations' section of the CN4M website for all current
consultations:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=10&
id=36&Itemid=84
Reforming the Immigration System for Working with Children
This is a public consultation on the draft Code of Practice for Keeping
Children Safe from Harm. To view the consultation document, and accompanying
pro-forma for responses as well as the Ministerial Satement introducing the
consultation process, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=487&Itemid=84

Mediacity Consultation
The Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) is consulting
on plans for a new Metrolink service to mediacity:uk- a Salford Quays
development which will include the BBC's new Northern headquarters.
GMPTE is holding a special two day event at The Lowry in Salford Quays from
11am to 7pm on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th March to answer any questions
about the new Metrolink service to mediacity:uk and to record comments. A
similar event is being held in the GMPTE Online information centre next to
the Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink stop in Manchester on Wednesday 26th and
Thursday 27th March.
For more information on the proposals, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=499&Itemid=84
or click on the following link:
http://www.gmpte.com/content.cfm?subcategory_id=5664947
The deadline for feedback to be received is Monday 14th April.

4.2 Manchester Compact
A copy of 'Working Together: A Compact for Manchester' is now available in
the 'Publications' section of the CN4M website. The Compact includes the
Codes of Practice in: Funding, Consultation, Volunteering, Inclusion. The
Compact demonstrates a real commitment to working in partnership and
provides a firm framework for effective working relationships between the
Council and voluntary and community sectors in the City. Please see:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=17&Itemid=
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4.3 Sustainable Communities Act 2007: A Guide
Guidance is now available on the Sustainable Communities Act which received
Royal Assent on 23rd October 2007. The principal aim of the Act is to
promote the sustainability of local communities by encouraging the economic,
social and environmental well-being of an area. The guide describes the Act
and what will happen next.
To download the Guide go to:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/sustainablecommun
itiesact?version=1

5.0 Jobs
5.1 CN4M Rebrand Tender Opportunity
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is looking for an enthusiastic,
creative and inspiring Community Artist/s or Graphic Designer to create a
strong and positive brand identity for CN4M.

For a copy of the tender please visit the cn4m website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=477&Itemid=50
or contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920 or mailto:catht@cn4m.net

5.2 Volunteer Co-Ordinator- MRSN
Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator, Part-time (21 hours per week), SO1:
£23,749-£25,320 Pro rata: £14,249-£15,192
This exciting new post will improve the health and wellbeing of refugees and
asylum seekers in Manchester through the provision of high-quality supported
volunteering opportunities across a range of interesting and wide-ranging
roles within MRSN. Previous experience of supervising and training
volunteers is essential.
The initial contract will run until 31 March 2009 but the Department of
Health is funding this post for three years (April 2008 to March 2011)
through Volunteering England, subject to the availability of funds approved
by the government. For an application pack contact: Rob Clarke, Manager,
Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN), St James Centre, 95A Princess
Road, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4TH, Tel:0161 232 7420, email:
mailto:rob@mrsn.org.uk, web: http://www.mrsn.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 31 March at 5pm

5.3 Development Officer- Transport Resource Unit
Job Title: Development Officer in Transport Resource Unit, NJC equivalent:
£23,749-£27,594 Scale SO1/2, points 29-34 (plus 7% pension), Full time (35
hours per week).
The Transport Resource Unit is recruiting for a Development Officer. This
role is an opportunity to work alongside voluntary organisations and
statutory authorities in order to contribute to the future shape of the
local transport network in Greater Manchester.
For more information, please see the GMCVO website:
http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/663 Closing Date: 9th April 2008
5.4 Office Administrator (Trainee)- Tung Sing Housing Association
Job Title: Office Administrator (Trainee), Salary: £10,600. Due to the
resident profile the post holder must be fluent in the Chinese language.
Tung Sing Housing Association provides high quality, affordable housing and
community services to the diverse communities of Manchester and Trafford.
The employment package includes: Day release to attend college, Flexible
working and family-friendly policies, Holiday entitlement of 20 days per
annum, Contributory Pension Scheme, City Centre location in modern, spacious
and smoke-free offices.
To view the full job advert, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=496&Itemid=50A
pplication Application forms are available from the Tung Sing website
http://www.tungsing.co.uk Or Ms Susan Britton, Tung Sing Housing Association
Ltd, Victoria House, 119 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7AG, Tel: 0161 234
0262 Email: mailto:susan@tungsing.co.uk
Closing Date: 09:00am - 16th May 2008. Interviews: 22nd / 23rd May 2008

5.5 National Phobics Society- Two posts
National Phobics' Society is a registered charity, established in 1970
offering a range of support services to people affected by anxiety
disorders. Registered charity number: 1113403. They are recruiting for two
posts...
Job Title: Trust and Corporate Fundraiser, Salary Scale: SO1, point 29 (NJC
pay scale) £23,749 per annum pro rata, One year fixed term contract, 37.5
hours per week (flexible working including evening and occasional weekend
work). Closing date for applications: Friday 4 April 2008, 4pm,
Shortlisting: Monday 7 April 2008, Interviews: Tuesday 8 April 2008
Job Title: Media and PR Officer, Salary Scale: SO1, point 29 (NJC pay scale)
£23,749 per annum pro rata, One year fixed term contract, 18 hours per week
(flexible working including evening and occasional weekend work). Closing
date for applications: Friday 4 April 2008, 4pm, Shortlisting: Monday 7
April 2008, Interviews: Tuesday 8 April 2008.
To view the full job advert for either of these posts, please visit the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=490&Itemid=50
To apply: Please call 08444 775 774 for an application form or email:
mailto:info@phobics-society.org.uk

5.6 Project Manager- Young Adults Advice and Support Project
Job Title: Project Manager, Salary: £34,991 pa + 5% pension contribution, 35
hours per week with 28 days a year annual leave.
HARP is seeking to employ a project manager for YASP - their Young Adults
Advice and Support Project based in Levenshulme. YASP works with young
people aged 15 -25 who have, or are at risk of developing mental health
issues. YASP provides a range of services including advice and support
around benefits, debts and housing; counselling; and within our internet
café - healthy meals, volunteering and activities.
Closing date for applications is 3rd April 2008. Interviews will be held on
Monday 14th April 2008
To view the full job advert for this post, please visit the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=491&Itemid=50
5.7 Project Worker- Southern Voices (Manchester)
Job Title: Project Worker, Salary: £25,025 pro rata, 2.5 days a week for 2
years (June 2008 to May 2010).
Southern Voices promotes Southern (developing world) perspectives on
development issues within educational contexts. They have a two year grant
from the Heritage Lottery Fund to explore the global and historical impact
of the textile industry from the perspectives of Southern countries. You
will collaborate with staff at the Museum of Science and Industry,
Manchester, and with relevant community groups to develop an exhibition and
run workshops for schools and community groups.
Closing date: 2nd April, Interview in late April.
For an application form and further details contact Southern Voices
(Manchester), c/o 15 Totnes Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 8XF. Email:
mailto:dmcooke@btinternet.com

5.8 Trainee Money Advice and Financial Literacy Worker- Cheetham
Hill Advice Centre
Job Title: Trainee Money Advice and Financial Literacy Worker, Salary: Scale
5 £18,907 pro rata, 21 hours per week, Fixed term contract for 2 years,
Organisation: Cheetham Hill Advice Centre Manchester.
The Cheetham Hill Advice Centre is a CLS Quality Marked and OISC registered
community advice centre offering a full range of legal advice in a diverse
community. In addition to their core advice service they run an accredited
volunteer programme, run Dealing with the System courses for local
residents, and support the running of a Welcome Centre for newcomers to the
area.
To view the full job advertisement, please visit the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=479&Itemid=50
Alternatively, for more details and an application form please send an A5
SAE to: Mary Atkinson, Co-ordinator, Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, 1
Morrowfield Avenue, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 9AR, or email
mailto:mary@cheethamadvice.org.uk for an electronic version of the
application pack. Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 28th March 2008
5.9 Community Development Worker- The Church of England, Diocese of
Manchester
Job Title: Community Development Worker- Bury, 35 hrs. Salary: NJC pts.29-31
(qualified), 26-28 (unqualified) + 28.5% non contributory pension. 3 year
contract, To work in the Bury parishes of Christ the King, Holy Trinity and
St Peter.
To view the job adverisement, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=483&Itemid=50
Alternatively, see http://www.manchester.anglican.org or contact: Simon
Ambrose, Church & Society Department, 90 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2GJ Tel:
0161 828 1412, Email: mailto:sambrose@manchester.anglican.org
Closing date: noon Friday 28th March, Interviews: Manchester, Wednesday 16th
April

5.10 Advice and Community Resource Centre Vacancy
Job Title: Advice and Advocacy Worker, Salary: £19,666 p.a. -30 Hours per
week, Organisation: Advice and Community Resource Centre (Registered Charity
No. 1057853)
The Advice and Community Resource Centre is a generalist advice centre based
in an inner city area of South Central Manchester. They are looking for an
experienced person to join their small committed team. Main areas of work
involve generalist advice, appeal representation, liaison with other
agencies. Must have one year previous experience of appeal representation.
For more details and an application form, please send an A5 SAE to: The
Centre Co-ordinator, Advice and Community Resource Centre, 59 Withington
Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 7EX. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Monday 17th March 2008

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