Thursday 22 May 2008

COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER

EMAIL BULLETIN – 16th May 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 Re-Brand. Take part in shaping the future face of CN4M. Focus Group Consultation Meeting:

Date/Time: Thursday 22nd May 6pm -8pm.

Venue: Greenfish Resource Centre.

Calling all network members - Come along and share your vision of CN4M and contribute to the future face of CN4M. The re-brand and consultation will be carried out by UHC Design, a small, co-operatively run, Manchester based, non-profit, art and design studio engaged by social and environmental change. Book your place at the event with Sara at UHC through email sara@uhc.org.uk or over the phone on: 0161 238 8523.





1.2 CN4M Strategy Group meeting. The next CN4M Strategy Group meeting will take place on Tuesday 20th May 6.00-8.00pm (refreshments will be available from 5.30pm) in the main hall at the Friend's Meeting House (6, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS). The paperwork for this meeting is available on the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=41







2.0 Training

2.1 Introduction to Photoshop course- Manchester Women's Electronic Village Hall. The course should allow you to qualify for the eDCC beginner's certificate in image editing. It is due to run for 3 consecutive Mondays: 16th 23rd and 30th June, from 9.30 am to 3.00. The course fee is £100.00 per person.

For further information, and to request a booking form, please contact WEVH on: 0161 833 8800 or on info@wevh.org.uk




2.2 Urban Veg Production: Tools, Techniques and Theory course. A one-day course looking at veg growing in an urban context. The need for more local and regionalised food systems of low energy inputs is becoming very apparent. The UK is densely populated and relatively urbanised, sympathetic to the idea of local food and soon to need it. The course will examine the background to this and draw on the organisers' experiences growing and trading from their Sale site. This will cover topics including: plant raising, tools and equipment, site selection, seasonality, marketing, composting and fertility sources. Optional visit to associated retailer Unicorn Grocery Ltd available. The course may suit those considering commercial vegetable production, professionals looking at sustainable urban policy, larger allotment producers and those concerned by UK food security issues. Price: £45 (includes lunch).


Date/Time: Friday 27th June 2008 10am to 4.30pm.


Venue: Glebelands Market Garden, Sale, Greater Manchester. For further details, or to book a place, please email: glebelands@ntlworld.com or visit our website: www.glebelandsmarketgarden.co.uk



2.3 Free Family Training at Trafford Hall and The Playing 2 Learn Programme. Open to families from areas of social and economic deprivation (Big Lottery Funded programme). The weekend uses creative and physical activities to help parents/carers support their children's learning process. Families must be referred through an organisation or statutory body.

Dates: 4th-6th July.

If you have a family that would benefit from this programme please contact: k.stott@traffordhall.com Tel: 01244 300246, Trafford Hall, Ince lane, Wimbolds Trafford, CH2 4JP.





2.4 Conflict Mediation and Communications Skills Training. Mediation is a dispute resolution process where a skilled third party supports and guides people through a conflict situation, helping them to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome. There are two courses on offer which together make up an in depth training in mediation skills. They can also be taken separately, as appropriate.

Part One, May 2008: Developing Mediation Skills - 3 days. 19th, 20th and 21st of May 2008. £400 - voluntary sector, £500 - public sector, £600 - private sector. Part Two, July 2008: Advanced Mediation Skills - 2 days. 7th and 8th July 2008. £270 - voluntary sector, £335 - public sector, £400 - private sector.

Venue: Dalton Ellis Hall at the University of Manchester.

Download a booking form at: www.resolutionsfirst.com . If you have any queries, please phone: 0161 272 6464, Or send an email to info@resolutionsfirst.com



2.5 Employer Supported Volunteering Workshop. Volunteer Centre Warrington is delivering a one day Employer Supported Volunteering workshop. This is a brand new training module from the Excellence in Volunteer Management programme from Volunteering England. The workshop will enable learners to engage employers and employer supported volunteers effectively in the work of their organisation. Cost: £99.00 per person

Date: Tuesday June 24th 2008

Venue: GMCVO, Manchester

Further information can be found on the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=540&Itemid=50 . Contact mailto:training@warringtonvc.org.uk or 01925 637609 for full details





3.0 Events

3.1 International Food and Dance Festival. FAO north Manchester residents. From Bollywood to Broadway, Hindi to Hip Hop, With Gospel Choir, Vietnamese Dragon performers and world foods to taste. Bouncy castle, henna painter and more! Northwards Housing is working with it's partners to hold a celebration of diversity in north Manchester. This free event takes place in the grounds of Abraham Moss Centre, Crescent Road, Manchester, M8 5UF. (In the case of wet weather the event will be held in the Abraham Moss Theatre). Drop in anytime between 1-8pm to join in the fun!

Date: Thursday 29 May 1-8pm

For more information contact Julie Goreham on 0161 740 8332, or email j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk





3.2 Manchester Local Involvement Network (LINk) Launch Event. The Manchester Local Involvement Network (LINk) is a network bringing together local people, organizations and groups who want to improve health and social care services in the city. The LINk's main job will be to: Find out what people want; Investigate issues that people raise; Use its statutory powers, when needed, to hold services to account. You are invited to go along and tell them what you want from the NHS and Social Care services. If you can't make the afternoon, you can arrive at 5 pm for some food- the programme will be run in the evening also.

Date: Wednesday 4th June- 2pm

Venue: Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6DD

Please confirm your attendance by contacting: Manchester LINk Support Team

Black Health Agency, Gaddum House, 6 Great Jackson street, Manchester M15 4AX

Phone: 0161 214 3909, manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk





3.3 Carers Week 2008. The countdown to this year's Carers Week 2008 event is well and truly underway. It is the biggest partnership event of the year to showcase carers' services in Manchester. For one day only, carers and professionals alike can find out all they need to know about all things 'carer' under one roof. Last year attracted over 400 people, many of whom were new carers who were introduced to a new world of support and information.

Date/ Time: Thursday 12 June, 10:30 am - 2:30pm

Venue: The Great Hall, Manchester Town Hall

For further information, please contact: glenn.street@manchester.gov.uk





3.4 Cultivating Communities Conference- advance notice. 'Cultivating Communities' is a Regional Conference showcasing the best of community led environmental initiatives and partnership projects in Salford and across the North West. A host of inspirational workshops will explore good practice in developing the Cleaner and Greener agenda in local communities. This Conference is the Annual Conference of Northwest Together We Can and is being organised by the Seedley and Langworthy Trust, Salford City Council Neighbourhood Management and is supported by Community Northwest, Guide Neighbourhoods, Manchester Metropolitan University and others to be confirmed.

Date/ Time: 24th June 2008, 10am to 4.30pm

Venue: Buile Hill Park, Salford.

For further details contact meral.mercan-darby@sali.org.uk

Or sue.bowen@salford.gov.uk 0161 737 9918.





3.5 Wellbeing and Cancer Days at the Library. If you or anyone you know is affected by cancer, come along and find out about the new Macmillan Information & Support Service. The Macmillan mobile bus will be here and you can also find out what other health and wellbeing organisations are doing in the area. There will be loads of healthy tasty treats and much more!

Date/ Time: Friday 23 May, 11-3

Venue: North City Library, Rochdale Road, M18 8HE

And

Date/ Time: Thursday 22 May, 11-3

Venue: Gorton Library, Garratt Way, M18 8HE

For more information, contact Patty Doran on 07983 591914





3.6 A New Ageing Strategy for Manchester - Public Meeting. The Valuing Older People (VOP) team is currently consulting on a new 3 year plan for older people in the City. Since the first plan was launched in 2004, significant progress has been made in many areas, but there is much more still to do. Manchester's older people still experience poor health and high levels of poverty which is why the VOP team want to work with as many people as possible to help set priorities. This public meeting will be one of several being held to agree common themes and to develop the City's strategy.

Date: 20 May 2008

Venue: Wythenshawe Forum

For further information, or to book a place, please contact Sally Chandler on s.chandler@manchester.gov.uk, or call 0161 234 3513.





3.7 Jobs Fairs 2008 for Disabled People. This event will be an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of the work that has been undertaken to reduce the barriers in employment faced by Disabled members of the community and for organisations to encourage applications from Disabled people. To view the events flyer, please click on the following link: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&extid=235

Date: 22 May 2008

Venue: The Great Hall, Town Hall, Manchester

If you are interested in taking part in this event, please contact Kate Fowler on 0161 2341885 or k.fowler@manchester.gov.uk and she will be happy to discuss any support that can be provided.





3.8 Feast! Picnic by the Lake. Giant picnic event round the lakeside with live entertainment. All welcome- all weekend! You bring the picnic (plus decorations, costumes, lanterns and candles), and entertainment from around the world will be provided (as well as several thousand picnic tables and chairs). Non-stop music, street theatre, dance, strolling performers, activities and games. Many different styles of food available to buy. The event is FREE.

Date: Friday 6th June- 7-11pm, Sat 7th June - 5-11pm, Sun 8th June- 1-6pm.

Venue: Platt Fields Park

For further information, visit: www.streetsahead.org.uk , or call Anne Tucker on 0161 224 0020, or email anne@streetsahead.org.uk.





3.9 Walk Against Homophobia in Manchester. The Lesbian and Gay Foundation are holding Manchester's first ever walk against homophobia on Saturday 24th May.

This event is open to everyone to get involved and ensure that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans voices are heard! Bring your friends and family and help 'End Homophobia and Empower People'

Date/Time: Saturday 24th May, 1.00pm.

Location: Beginning in All Saints Park, Oxford Road, Manchester- walking through the city centre and ending in Sackville Park.

For more information, please contact Emma Peate at the Lesbian & Gay Foundation on 0161 235 8035 or email: emma@lgf.org.uk





3.10 Manchester City Council LGBT Consultation Event. The Council will be consulting with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender organisations, customers, local groups and partners, representatives of Council Departments and other stakeholders to consider the Council's progress and discuss the priorities for work on LGBT issues in the coming year. Contributions from the day will help improve their knowledge of what customers expect of Council services and help make services more accessible.

Date/ Time: Tuesday 20th May, 9am to 3.20 pm

Venue: Town Hall

If you would like to attend please register as soon as possible with Donna Saunders in our administration team at d.saunders1@manchester.gov.uk , telephone and text phone 0161 234 3971.



3.11 The Empowerment Action Plan: Making Empowerment A Reality In Every Community. On the 19th October 2007, the Department for Communities and Local Government produced an action plan to increase community empowerment. 'An Action Plan for Community Empowerment: Building on Success' highlights what can be done to build on the examples from around the country of local authority best practice in community empowerment. "The Empowerment Action Plan: Making Empowerment a Reality in Every Community" will examine how authorities will be given increasingly greater control over their communities. For more information, click on the following link: http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11f2pcJhQU5pVOfE

Date: Wednesday June 18th 2008

If you are interested in attending the event, visit: http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11f2C8i5XYTghIg3. Places are limited and early booking is advisable.





4.0 Information

4.1 Food Re-Distribution Network to Launch in Manchester. Fareshare, the nationwide food re-distribution network, is due to start its Manchester operation in June. Fareshare is now looking for suitable beneficiary groups to receive foodstuffs from them. The only criteria for groups in need of assistance with food costs, is that the food donated by Fareshare must be prepared and served on the donor organisations premises. Every year many thousands of tonnes of food are wasted for commercial reasons, much of which ultimately goes to landfill. Fareshare, in conjunction with its Manchester partner company, Emerge Recycling is actively trying to bridge the gaps between sources of food surplus and groups supporting the vulnerable and needy. For further information telephone Paul Beswick at Emerge-Fareshare on 0161-223 8200, or you can e-mail an application form request to; fareshare@emergemanchester.co.uk The Fareshare national website is at; http://www.fareshare.org.uk





4.2 Food Futures Local Food Fund Survey. Food Futures is a partnership that aims to create a culture of good, healthy food in Manchester, with affordable fresh food at the heart of local communities. Increased local production and distribution of food is a core part of their strategy. The BIG Lottery Local Food Fund has recently opened and will distribute grants to a variety of food related projects with the overall aim of making locally grown food more accessible. Food Futures is investigating possibilities for using funding from the Local Food Fund to support and extend their work with the community and voluntary sector. This survey is being circulated primarily to organisations and projects that are part of the Food Futures network. Even if your group has had no prior contact, Food Futures would welcome your responses to the survey, if you work or plan to work on issues relating to food in Manchester. Please only complete the survey if you are based in, or working in Manchester.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2fe46K20X3MUfUt5Iz_2fRrDw_3d_3d%3cbr%3e

For more detailed information, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=557&Itemid=35





4.3 The Big Splash! As of 1st June 2008 any Manchester resident aged sixty or over will be entitled to free swimming at any Manchester pool, including the Aquatics Centre. The scheme is a partnership between Manchester City Council, Manchester Primary Care Trust and Serco. It will initially run for 1 year and the aim is to increase the number of people over 60 in the city that swim regularly as part of the Healthy Ageing Strategy. Older people should now be able to access information about the passes from local pools.





4.4 Volunteer Opportunities- Manchester Pride 2008 - Big Weekend. Manchester Pride is appealing for volunteers to help out behind the scenes at their 18th birthday - the biggest party of the summer - 22-25th August 2008 (Fri-Mon).
They're looking for people from all backgrounds to help them showcase Manchester to festival goers arriving in the city from across the UK and Europe. Volunteers will have the chance to learn new skills, meet lots of great people and contribute to one of Manchester's biggest annual events. All volunteers will need the: Ability to work on own initiative; Ability to work under supervision; Ability to work outdoors; And will need to be Reliable, Hardworking, Enthusiastic, Friendly and Trustworthy. If you would like to register as a volunteer, please contact Jackie Crozier on 0161 236 7474 or email: jackie.crozier@manchesterpride.com . For further information visit: www.manchesterpride.com/volunteers





4.5 Information for people new to Manchester. A web-based resource has been developed to make the arrival to the UK and living in Manchester easier for people new to the city, especially refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. The document is available on the Manchester City website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=3082. If you have any comments or queries, please email infomarim@manchester.gov.uk or phone Elaine Dunne on tel.0161 868 0857.





4.6 CRB Checks. Do you need an organisation to process CRB checks on your staff and volunteers? Would you like a hassle free service that does all the processing for you? The Quality Living Scheme is a charitable project based in Hulme with Umbrella Body status, which processes CRB's for a nominal fee for organisations and individuals. If you are interested in this service, please contact Claudia on 0161 226 7364 or email qualityliving@c-i-c.org.uk.





4.7 Can Do Exchange for Manchester. The Can Do Exchange for Manchester is an online 'social market-place'. It enables you or your group to trade, share or swap your resources and skills. On the website you will find all you need to put your ideas into action and get your project off the ground.

You can register for FREE and get started straight away by visiting: www.manchester.candoexchange.org

As a member you can post as many Resources and Needs as you like, FREE of charge.

Link: http://www.manchester.candoexchange.org





4.8 Consultation- Participatory Budgeting: a draft national strategy. Giving more people a say in local spending Consultation. Department for Communities and Local Government. The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the draft Participatory Budgeting Strategy. Specifically, the document seeks views on the strategy as a plan to achieve the Government's ambition for participatory budgeting to be used in all local authority areas by 2012. For further information, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=526&Itemid=84. Closing date for responses: Tuesday 10th June.





5.0 Jobs

5.1 Tender Opportunity- Learning, Skills and Employment Network / Manchester Adult Education Service. Work Summary: One of the major challenges facing VCS providers of learning, skills and employability training is the need to improve their effectiveness in both winning and delivering contracts in an environment where they are competing with large scale public and private sector organisations. The aim of this project is to offer them a range of tools and support mechanisms which will help them capacity build their organisations, provide them with rigorous self assessment, improve their performance and enhance the quality of their provision thereby enabling them to become commission ready and able to compete more effectively within the new funding frameworks. Specification of Requirements: It is expected that interested contractors will be able to clearly demonstrate an understanding of educational management and performance improvement, along with high level website creation skills. Bids may be submitted on behalf of a sole supplier, consortia bid, joint ventures or other joint arrangements. Funding for the Project: There is an LSC/NLDC allocation of £30,000 from MAES in partnership with CN4M to cover this piece of work; this funding will cover the 3 month period from May 2008 to July 2008. To view the full Tender Specification, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=558&Itemid=50

Deadline for receipt of tenders - 12.00 noon - Friday 23rd May 2008. Please email your completed tenders to -walt.crowson@ntlworld.com This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it



5.2 Counselling Manager- The Roby. A respected and well established Preventative Mental Health Charity providing accessible and responsive services in the Longsight area is looking for a Counselling manager. Salary: NJC scale point 35: £28,317 pro rata, Hours: 17.5 hours / week, Three year grant funding available. The post holder will be responsible for managing, administrating, developing and evaluating the service. A Diploma in Counselling , BACP registration and experience of Supervision are essential. For further information, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=551&Itemid=50 Closing dates for applications Friday 6th June 5 pm. All enquiries for an application pack to: The Roby, Roby Church, Dickenson Road, Longsight, Manchester M13 ONG, Telephone: 0161-257-2653. E mail request to roby@mcr13.freeserve.co.uk This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it



5.3 Service User Involvement Co-Ordinator- Harp. Salary: £23,135 pa + 5% pension contribution, hours: 28 hours per week, this post is initially funded for 2 years. HARP is a local voluntary sector organisation providing services to people in Manchester: they are committed to improving the lives of people with mental health needs. HARP is seeking to employ a committed and dynamic individual who is passionate about furthering the involvement of service users in all parts of the organisation. The post holder will be the forerunner in the development of Service User Involvement across all projects within the organisation and will work closely with other team members to achieve this. They will also be responsible for coordinating the Service User Strategy and Service User Business Plan for HARP as a whole. To view the full job description, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=552&Itemid=50. For further information about this post, please phone Elizabeth Simpson (HARP Service Manager) on 0161 221 3054. For an application pack please ring Dan Gratton on 0161 226 9907, write to HARP, Zion CHRC, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY or email info@harp-project.org. Closing date for applications is Friday 23rd May 2008 at 5pm.



5.4 Volunteer Co-Ordinator- The Generation Project. Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator (Ref VC), Salary: £18907 - £20736 pro rata, Hours: 21 hours per week, 30 days annual leave (pro rata), Contributory pension scheme and health care plan. The Generation Project is a pioneering older people's advocacy project in East Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, training and inducting volunteers and matching them to duties. Ability to work on own initiative and strong administration and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to tackling disadvantage and a good understanding of the concerns of older people living in their own homes are essential for this post. Experience of services run through volunteers is also desirable. For an information pack and application form: Phone 0161 874 1654 (24 hours - quote Ref VC); Web: www.careandrepair-manchester.org.uk; Email: jobs@careandrepair-manchester.org.ukThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ; Write: MC&R, Unit 14, Empress Bldgs, 380 Chester Rd, M16 9EA. CV's are not accepted. Closing date: 12 noon Thursday 22 May 2008.



5.5 Finance Controller- Emerge. EMERGE is an expanding community recycling business, now seeking a Finance Controller. Salary: £23k pro rata p.a., Up to 4 days p.w. Working knowledge and experience of budgeting, bookkeeping, internal controls, financial reporting and payroll required. Must be committed to recycling. For an application pack call 0161 223 8200, or email: office@emergemanchester.co.uk. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Deadline for Applications: 12-noon, Friday 23rd May 2008. Interviews will be held Tuesday 27th May.



5.6 MERCi- two posts: Herbie Development Worker and Herbie Project Worker. Herbie is a local greengrocer project run by the sustainable development charity MERCi. They are currently recruiting for the following posts: 1) Herbie Development Worker: Salary: Scale 6 point 26 £20,424, 37.5 hours per week, 10 month contract with possibility of extension dependent on additional funding. Main purpose: To develop and extend the mobile community greengrocer service throughout East and North Manchester. To help promote sustainable life-styles and healthy eating in Manchester. Applications to be returned by: 5.00pm 28 May 2008.

2) Herbie Project Worker: Salary: Scale 5 point 22 - £19,323 (pro rata £14,427), £9.90 per hour 28 hours per week, over 3 days, 10 month contract with possibility of extension dependent on additional funding. Main purpose: To be responsible for operating a mobile community greengrocer service, at designated stops in East and North Manchester. To help develop the service and help promote healthy eating in Manchester. Applications to be returned by: 5.00pm 27 May 2008. To view the full job description, and to access an application form for either post, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=555&Itemid=50 . Alternatively, please complete the application form available on www.merci.org.uk , or telephone Jemma on 0161 273 1736 to request an application form.



5.7 Building and Facilities Co-ordinator- Whalley Range Methodist Church. Job Title: Building and Facilities Co-ordinator, Salary: JNC or NJC pay scales. £18,907 pro rata, Hours: 24 per week, Contract: 2 years minimum Organisation: Whalley Range Methodist Church. The Methodist Church is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Facilities Co-ordinator to develop community use at Whalley Range Methodist Church. This is a new project and the worker will be instrumental in developing the programme from scratch. The post-holder will be expected to develop and manage social and educational use of the building by the local community and those tasked with providing relevant services. For further information, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=548&Itemid=50 Application forms available from CiC on 0161 226 7162, Or by email admin@c-i-c.org.uk This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Closing date for applications - Friday 23rd May 2008.



5.8 Clinical Services Manager- Self Help Services. Job Title: Clinical Services Manager, Salary: NJC pay scale, SO1 point 29 - £23, 749 pro rata, Hours: 15 hours per week, Holidays: 25 days pro rata, Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year, Location: Zion Community Resource Centre, Hulme. Self Help Services is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field of primary care mental health. The charity currently manages a range of services including self help support groups, complementary therapy services, cCBT services and a primary care mental health team. The Clinical Services Manager will be responsible for the co-ordination, development and management of Self Help Services' Primary Care Mental Health Team. To view the full job description, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=549&Itemid=50. For an application pack please send an SAE with 45p postage and quoting ref CSMO0408 to: Caroline Nuttall, Deputy Chief Officer, Self Help Services, Zion CRC, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY info@selfhelpservices.org.uk. Closing date for applications is: Friday 23rd May 2008



5.9 Volunteer Services Co-ordinator- Self- Help Services. Job Title: Volunteer Services Co-ordinator, Salary: NJC pay scale 5, point 25 - £20, 736 pro rata, Hours: 17.5 hours per week, Holidays: 25 days pro rata, Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year, Location: Zion Community Resource Centre, Hulme. Self Help Services is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field of primary mental health care. The charity currently runs a range of services including self help support groups, complementary therapy services, cCBT services and a primary care mental health team. The Volunteer Services Co-ordinator will be responsible for the co-ordination, development and management of a range of existing volunteer-led services (complementary therapies, drop-in self help groups, structured self help groups) - including responsibility for the overall management of volunteers with the delivery of these services. To view the full job description, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=550&Itemid=50 For an application pack please send an SAE with 45p postage or email quoting ref VSCO0408 to: Caroline Nuttall, Deputy Chief Officer, Self Help Services, Zion CRC, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY info@selfhelpservices.org.uk. Closing date for applications is: Friday 23rd May 2008



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COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER

EMAIL BULLETIN – 16th May 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 Re-Brand. Take part in shaping the future face of CN4M. Focus Group Consultation Meeting:

Date/Time: Thursday 22nd May 6pm -8pm.

Venue: Greenfish Resource Centre.

Calling all network members - Come along and share your vision of CN4M and contribute to the future face of CN4M. The re-brand and consultation will be carried out by UHC Design, a small, co-operatively run, Manchester based, non-profit, art and design studio engaged by social and environmental change. Book your place at the event with Sara at UHC through email sara@uhc.org.uk or over the phone on: 0161 238 8523.





1.2 CN4M Strategy Group meeting. The next CN4M Strategy Group meeting will take place on Tuesday 20th May 6.00-8.00pm (refreshments will be available from 5.30pm) in the main hall at the Friend's Meeting House (6, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS). The paperwork for this meeting is available on the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=41







2.0 Training

2.1 Introduction to Photoshop course- Manchester Women's Electronic Village Hall. The course should allow you to qualify for the eDCC beginner's certificate in image editing. It is due to run for 3 consecutive Mondays: 16th 23rd and 30th June, from 9.30 am to 3.00. The course fee is £100.00 per person.

For further information, and to request a booking form, please contact WEVH on: 0161 833 8800 or on info@wevh.org.uk




2.2 Urban Veg Production: Tools, Techniques and Theory course. A one-day course looking at veg growing in an urban context. The need for more local and regionalised food systems of low energy inputs is becoming very apparent. The UK is densely populated and relatively urbanised, sympathetic to the idea of local food and soon to need it. The course will examine the background to this and draw on the organisers' experiences growing and trading from their Sale site. This will cover topics including: plant raising, tools and equipment, site selection, seasonality, marketing, composting and fertility sources. Optional visit to associated retailer Unicorn Grocery Ltd available. The course may suit those considering commercial vegetable production, professionals looking at sustainable urban policy, larger allotment producers and those concerned by UK food security issues. Price: £45 (includes lunch).


Date/Time: Friday 27th June 2008 10am to 4.30pm.


Venue: Glebelands Market Garden, Sale, Greater Manchester. For further details, or to book a place, please email: glebelands@ntlworld.com or visit our website: www.glebelandsmarketgarden.co.uk



2.3 Free Family Training at Trafford Hall and The Playing 2 Learn Programme. Open to families from areas of social and economic deprivation (Big Lottery Funded programme). The weekend uses creative and physical activities to help parents/carers support their children's learning process. Families must be referred through an organisation or statutory body.

Dates: 4th-6th July.

If you have a family that would benefit from this programme please contact: k.stott@traffordhall.com Tel: 01244 300246, Trafford Hall, Ince lane, Wimbolds Trafford, CH2 4JP.





2.4 Conflict Mediation and Communications Skills Training. Mediation is a dispute resolution process where a skilled third party supports and guides people through a conflict situation, helping them to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome. There are two courses on offer which together make up an in depth training in mediation skills. They can also be taken separately, as appropriate.

Part One, May 2008: Developing Mediation Skills - 3 days. 19th, 20th and 21st of May 2008. £400 - voluntary sector, £500 - public sector, £600 - private sector. Part Two, July 2008: Advanced Mediation Skills - 2 days. 7th and 8th July 2008. £270 - voluntary sector, £335 - public sector, £400 - private sector.

Venue: Dalton Ellis Hall at the University of Manchester.

Download a booking form at: www.resolutionsfirst.com . If you have any queries, please phone: 0161 272 6464, Or send an email to info@resolutionsfirst.com



2.5 Employer Supported Volunteering Workshop. Volunteer Centre Warrington is delivering a one day Employer Supported Volunteering workshop. This is a brand new training module from the Excellence in Volunteer Management programme from Volunteering England. The workshop will enable learners to engage employers and employer supported volunteers effectively in the work of their organisation. Cost: £99.00 per person

Date: Tuesday June 24th 2008

Venue: GMCVO, Manchester

Further information can be found on the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=540&Itemid=50 . Contact mailto:training@warringtonvc.org.uk or 01925 637609 for full details





3.0 Events

3.1 International Food and Dance Festival. FAO north Manchester residents. From Bollywood to Broadway, Hindi to Hip Hop, With Gospel Choir, Vietnamese Dragon performers and world foods to taste. Bouncy castle, henna painter and more! Northwards Housing is working with it's partners to hold a celebration of diversity in north Manchester. This free event takes place in the grounds of Abraham Moss Centre, Crescent Road, Manchester, M8 5UF. (In the case of wet weather the event will be held in the Abraham Moss Theatre). Drop in anytime between 1-8pm to join in the fun!

Date: Thursday 29 May 1-8pm

For more information contact Julie Goreham on 0161 740 8332, or email j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk





3.2 Manchester Local Involvement Network (LINk) Launch Event. The Manchester Local Involvement Network (LINk) is a network bringing together local people, organizations and groups who want to improve health and social care services in the city. The LINk's main job will be to: Find out what people want; Investigate issues that people raise; Use its statutory powers, when needed, to hold services to account. You are invited to go along and tell them what you want from the NHS and Social Care services. If you can't make the afternoon, you can arrive at 5 pm for some food- the programme will be run in the evening also.

Date: Wednesday 4th June- 2pm

Venue: Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6DD

Please confirm your attendance by contacting: Manchester LINk Support Team

Black Health Agency, Gaddum House, 6 Great Jackson street, Manchester M15 4AX

Phone: 0161 214 3909, manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk





3.3 Carers Week 2008. The countdown to this year's Carers Week 2008 event is well and truly underway. It is the biggest partnership event of the year to showcase carers' services in Manchester. For one day only, carers and professionals alike can find out all they need to know about all things 'carer' under one roof. Last year attracted over 400 people, many of whom were new carers who were introduced to a new world of support and information.

Date/ Time: Thursday 12 June, 10:30 am - 2:30pm

Venue: The Great Hall, Manchester Town Hall

For further information, please contact: glenn.street@manchester.gov.uk





3.4 Cultivating Communities Conference- advance notice. 'Cultivating Communities' is a Regional Conference showcasing the best of community led environmental initiatives and partnership projects in Salford and across the North West. A host of inspirational workshops will explore good practice in developing the Cleaner and Greener agenda in local communities. This Conference is the Annual Conference of Northwest Together We Can and is being organised by the Seedley and Langworthy Trust, Salford City Council Neighbourhood Management and is supported by Community Northwest, Guide Neighbourhoods, Manchester Metropolitan University and others to be confirmed.

Date/ Time: 24th June 2008, 10am to 4.30pm

Venue: Buile Hill Park, Salford.

For further details contact meral.mercan-darby@sali.org.uk

Or sue.bowen@salford.gov.uk 0161 737 9918.





3.5 Wellbeing and Cancer Days at the Library. If you or anyone you know is affected by cancer, come along and find out about the new Macmillan Information & Support Service. The Macmillan mobile bus will be here and you can also find out what other health and wellbeing organisations are doing in the area. There will be loads of healthy tasty treats and much more!

Date/ Time: Friday 23 May, 11-3

Venue: North City Library, Rochdale Road, M18 8HE

And

Date/ Time: Thursday 22 May, 11-3

Venue: Gorton Library, Garratt Way, M18 8HE

For more information, contact Patty Doran on 07983 591914





3.6 A New Ageing Strategy for Manchester - Public Meeting. The Valuing Older People (VOP) team is currently consulting on a new 3 year plan for older people in the City. Since the first plan was launched in 2004, significant progress has been made in many areas, but there is much more still to do. Manchester's older people still experience poor health and high levels of poverty which is why the VOP team want to work with as many people as possible to help set priorities. This public meeting will be one of several being held to agree common themes and to develop the City's strategy.

Date: 20 May 2008

Venue: Wythenshawe Forum

For further information, or to book a place, please contact Sally Chandler on s.chandler@manchester.gov.uk, or call 0161 234 3513.





3.7 Jobs Fairs 2008 for Disabled People. This event will be an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of the work that has been undertaken to reduce the barriers in employment faced by Disabled members of the community and for organisations to encourage applications from Disabled people. To view the events flyer, please click on the following link: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&extid=235

Date: 22 May 2008

Venue: The Great Hall, Town Hall, Manchester

If you are interested in taking part in this event, please contact Kate Fowler on 0161 2341885 or k.fowler@manchester.gov.uk and she will be happy to discuss any support that can be provided.





3.8 Feast! Picnic by the Lake. Giant picnic event round the lakeside with live entertainment. All welcome- all weekend! You bring the picnic (plus decorations, costumes, lanterns and candles), and entertainment from around the world will be provided (as well as several thousand picnic tables and chairs). Non-stop music, street theatre, dance, strolling performers, activities and games. Many different styles of food available to buy. The event is FREE.

Date: Friday 6th June- 7-11pm, Sat 7th June - 5-11pm, Sun 8th June- 1-6pm.

Venue: Platt Fields Park

For further information, visit: www.streetsahead.org.uk , or call Anne Tucker on 0161 224 0020, or email anne@streetsahead.org.uk.





3.9 Walk Against Homophobia in Manchester. The Lesbian and Gay Foundation are holding Manchester's first ever walk against homophobia on Saturday 24th May.

This event is open to everyone to get involved and ensure that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans voices are heard! Bring your friends and family and help 'End Homophobia and Empower People'

Date/Time: Saturday 24th May, 1.00pm.

Location: Beginning in All Saints Park, Oxford Road, Manchester- walking through the city centre and ending in Sackville Park.

For more information, please contact Emma Peate at the Lesbian & Gay Foundation on 0161 235 8035 or email: emma@lgf.org.uk





3.10 Manchester City Council LGBT Consultation Event. The Council will be consulting with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender organisations, customers, local groups and partners, representatives of Council Departments and other stakeholders to consider the Council's progress and discuss the priorities for work on LGBT issues in the coming year. Contributions from the day will help improve their knowledge of what customers expect of Council services and help make services more accessible.

Date/ Time: Tuesday 20th May, 9am to 3.20 pm

Venue: Town Hall

If you would like to attend please register as soon as possible with Donna Saunders in our administration team at d.saunders1@manchester.gov.uk , telephone and text phone 0161 234 3971.



3.11 The Empowerment Action Plan: Making Empowerment A Reality In Every Community. On the 19th October 2007, the Department for Communities and Local Government produced an action plan to increase community empowerment. 'An Action Plan for Community Empowerment: Building on Success' highlights what can be done to build on the examples from around the country of local authority best practice in community empowerment. "The Empowerment Action Plan: Making Empowerment a Reality in Every Community" will examine how authorities will be given increasingly greater control over their communities. For more information, click on the following link: http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11f2pcJhQU5pVOfE

Date: Wednesday June 18th 2008

If you are interested in attending the event, visit: http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11f2C8i5XYTghIg3. Places are limited and early booking is advisable.





4.0 Information

4.1 Food Re-Distribution Network to Launch in Manchester. Fareshare, the nationwide food re-distribution network, is due to start its Manchester operation in June. Fareshare is now looking for suitable beneficiary groups to receive foodstuffs from them. The only criteria for groups in need of assistance with food costs, is that the food donated by Fareshare must be prepared and served on the donor organisations premises. Every year many thousands of tonnes of food are wasted for commercial reasons, much of which ultimately goes to landfill. Fareshare, in conjunction with its Manchester partner company, Emerge Recycling is actively trying to bridge the gaps between sources of food surplus and groups supporting the vulnerable and needy. For further information telephone Paul Beswick at Emerge-Fareshare on 0161-223 8200, or you can e-mail an application form request to; fareshare@emergemanchester.co.uk The Fareshare national website is at; http://www.fareshare.org.uk





4.2 Food Futures Local Food Fund Survey. Food Futures is a partnership that aims to create a culture of good, healthy food in Manchester, with affordable fresh food at the heart of local communities. Increased local production and distribution of food is a core part of their strategy. The BIG Lottery Local Food Fund has recently opened and will distribute grants to a variety of food related projects with the overall aim of making locally grown food more accessible. Food Futures is investigating possibilities for using funding from the Local Food Fund to support and extend their work with the community and voluntary sector. This survey is being circulated primarily to organisations and projects that are part of the Food Futures network. Even if your group has had no prior contact, Food Futures would welcome your responses to the survey, if you work or plan to work on issues relating to food in Manchester. Please only complete the survey if you are based in, or working in Manchester.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2fe46K20X3MUfUt5Iz_2fRrDw_3d_3d%3cbr%3e

For more detailed information, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=557&Itemid=35





4.3 The Big Splash! As of 1st June 2008 any Manchester resident aged sixty or over will be entitled to free swimming at any Manchester pool, including the Aquatics Centre. The scheme is a partnership between Manchester City Council, Manchester Primary Care Trust and Serco. It will initially run for 1 year and the aim is to increase the number of people over 60 in the city that swim regularly as part of the Healthy Ageing Strategy. Older people should now be able to access information about the passes from local pools.





4.4 Volunteer Opportunities- Manchester Pride 2008 - Big Weekend. Manchester Pride is appealing for volunteers to help out behind the scenes at their 18th birthday - the biggest party of the summer - 22-25th August 2008 (Fri-Mon).
They're looking for people from all backgrounds to help them showcase Manchester to festival goers arriving in the city from across the UK and Europe. Volunteers will have the chance to learn new skills, meet lots of great people and contribute to one of Manchester's biggest annual events. All volunteers will need the: Ability to work on own initiative; Ability to work under supervision; Ability to work outdoors; And will need to be Reliable, Hardworking, Enthusiastic, Friendly and Trustworthy. If you would like to register as a volunteer, please contact Jackie Crozier on 0161 236 7474 or email: jackie.crozier@manchesterpride.com . For further information visit: www.manchesterpride.com/volunteers





4.5 Information for people new to Manchester. A web-based resource has been developed to make the arrival to the UK and living in Manchester easier for people new to the city, especially refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. The document is available on the Manchester City website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=3082. If you have any comments or queries, please email infomarim@manchester.gov.uk or phone Elaine Dunne on tel.0161 868 0857.





4.6 CRB Checks. Do you need an organisation to process CRB checks on your staff and volunteers? Would you like a hassle free service that does all the processing for you? The Quality Living Scheme is a charitable project based in Hulme with Umbrella Body status, which processes CRB's for a nominal fee for organisations and individuals. If you are interested in this service, please contact Claudia on 0161 226 7364 or email qualityliving@c-i-c.org.uk.





4.7 Can Do Exchange for Manchester. The Can Do Exchange for Manchester is an online 'social market-place'. It enables you or your group to trade, share or swap your resources and skills. On the website you will find all you need to put your ideas into action and get your project off the ground.

You can register for FREE and get started straight away by visiting: www.manchester.candoexchange.org

As a member you can post as many Resources and Needs as you like, FREE of charge.

Link: http://www.manchester.candoexchange.org





4.8 Consultation- Participatory Budgeting: a draft national strategy. Giving more people a say in local spending Consultation. Department for Communities and Local Government. The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the draft Participatory Budgeting Strategy. Specifically, the document seeks views on the strategy as a plan to achieve the Government's ambition for participatory budgeting to be used in all local authority areas by 2012. For further information, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=526&Itemid=84. Closing date for responses: Tuesday 10th June.





5.0 Jobs

5.1 Tender Opportunity- Learning, Skills and Employment Network / Manchester Adult Education Service. Work Summary: One of the major challenges facing VCS providers of learning, skills and employability training is the need to improve their effectiveness in both winning and delivering contracts in an environment where they are competing with large scale public and private sector organisations. The aim of this project is to offer them a range of tools and support mechanisms which will help them capacity build their organisations, provide them with rigorous self assessment, improve their performance and enhance the quality of their provision thereby enabling them to become commission ready and able to compete more effectively within the new funding frameworks. Specification of Requirements: It is expected that interested contractors will be able to clearly demonstrate an understanding of educational management and performance improvement, along with high level website creation skills. Bids may be submitted on behalf of a sole supplier, consortia bid, joint ventures or other joint arrangements. Funding for the Project: There is an LSC/NLDC allocation of £30,000 from MAES in partnership with CN4M to cover this piece of work; this funding will cover the 3 month period from May 2008 to July 2008. To view the full Tender Specification, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=558&Itemid=50

Deadline for receipt of tenders - 12.00 noon - Friday 23rd May 2008. Please email your completed tenders to -walt.crowson@ntlworld.com This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it



5.2 Counselling Manager- The Roby. A respected and well established Preventative Mental Health Charity providing accessible and responsive services in the Longsight area is looking for a Counselling manager. Salary: NJC scale point 35: £28,317 pro rata, Hours: 17.5 hours / week, Three year grant funding available. The post holder will be responsible for managing, administrating, developing and evaluating the service. A Diploma in Counselling , BACP registration and experience of Supervision are essential. For further information, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=551&Itemid=50 Closing dates for applications Friday 6th June 5 pm. All enquiries for an application pack to: The Roby, Roby Church, Dickenson Road, Longsight, Manchester M13 ONG, Telephone: 0161-257-2653. E mail request to roby@mcr13.freeserve.co.uk This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it



5.3 Service User Involvement Co-Ordinator- Harp. Salary: £23,135 pa + 5% pension contribution, hours: 28 hours per week, this post is initially funded for 2 years. HARP is a local voluntary sector organisation providing services to people in Manchester: they are committed to improving the lives of people with mental health needs. HARP is seeking to employ a committed and dynamic individual who is passionate about furthering the involvement of service users in all parts of the organisation. The post holder will be the forerunner in the development of Service User Involvement across all projects within the organisation and will work closely with other team members to achieve this. They will also be responsible for coordinating the Service User Strategy and Service User Business Plan for HARP as a whole. To view the full job description, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=552&Itemid=50. For further information about this post, please phone Elizabeth Simpson (HARP Service Manager) on 0161 221 3054. For an application pack please ring Dan Gratton on 0161 226 9907, write to HARP, Zion CHRC, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY or email info@harp-project.org. Closing date for applications is Friday 23rd May 2008 at 5pm.



5.4 Volunteer Co-Ordinator- The Generation Project. Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator (Ref VC), Salary: £18907 - £20736 pro rata, Hours: 21 hours per week, 30 days annual leave (pro rata), Contributory pension scheme and health care plan. The Generation Project is a pioneering older people's advocacy project in East Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, training and inducting volunteers and matching them to duties. Ability to work on own initiative and strong administration and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to tackling disadvantage and a good understanding of the concerns of older people living in their own homes are essential for this post. Experience of services run through volunteers is also desirable. For an information pack and application form: Phone 0161 874 1654 (24 hours - quote Ref VC); Web: www.careandrepair-manchester.org.uk; Email: jobs@careandrepair-manchester.org.ukThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ; Write: MC&R, Unit 14, Empress Bldgs, 380 Chester Rd, M16 9EA. CV's are not accepted. Closing date: 12 noon Thursday 22 May 2008.



5.5 Finance Controller- Emerge. EMERGE is an expanding community recycling business, now seeking a Finance Controller. Salary: £23k pro rata p.a., Up to 4 days p.w. Working knowledge and experience of budgeting, bookkeeping, internal controls, financial reporting and payroll required. Must be committed to recycling. For an application pack call 0161 223 8200, or email: office@emergemanchester.co.uk. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Deadline for Applications: 12-noon, Friday 23rd May 2008. Interviews will be held Tuesday 27th May.



5.6 MERCi- two posts: Herbie Development Worker and Herbie Project Worker. Herbie is a local greengrocer project run by the sustainable development charity MERCi. They are currently recruiting for the following posts: 1) Herbie Development Worker: Salary: Scale 6 point 26 £20,424, 37.5 hours per week, 10 month contract with possibility of extension dependent on additional funding. Main purpose: To develop and extend the mobile community greengrocer service throughout East and North Manchester. To help promote sustainable life-styles and healthy eating in Manchester. Applications to be returned by: 5.00pm 28 May 2008.

2) Herbie Project Worker: Salary: Scale 5 point 22 - £19,323 (pro rata £14,427), £9.90 per hour 28 hours per week, over 3 days, 10 month contract with possibility of extension dependent on additional funding. Main purpose: To be responsible for operating a mobile community greengrocer service, at designated stops in East and North Manchester. To help develop the service and help promote healthy eating in Manchester. Applications to be returned by: 5.00pm 27 May 2008. To view the full job description, and to access an application form for either post, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=555&Itemid=50 . Alternatively, please complete the application form available on www.merci.org.uk , or telephone Jemma on 0161 273 1736 to request an application form.



5.7 Building and Facilities Co-ordinator- Whalley Range Methodist Church. Job Title: Building and Facilities Co-ordinator, Salary: JNC or NJC pay scales. £18,907 pro rata, Hours: 24 per week, Contract: 2 years minimum Organisation: Whalley Range Methodist Church. The Methodist Church is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Facilities Co-ordinator to develop community use at Whalley Range Methodist Church. This is a new project and the worker will be instrumental in developing the programme from scratch. The post-holder will be expected to develop and manage social and educational use of the building by the local community and those tasked with providing relevant services. For further information, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=548&Itemid=50 Application forms available from CiC on 0161 226 7162, Or by email admin@c-i-c.org.uk This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Closing date for applications - Friday 23rd May 2008.



5.8 Clinical Services Manager- Self Help Services. Job Title: Clinical Services Manager, Salary: NJC pay scale, SO1 point 29 - £23, 749 pro rata, Hours: 15 hours per week, Holidays: 25 days pro rata, Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year, Location: Zion Community Resource Centre, Hulme. Self Help Services is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field of primary care mental health. The charity currently manages a range of services including self help support groups, complementary therapy services, cCBT services and a primary care mental health team. The Clinical Services Manager will be responsible for the co-ordination, development and management of Self Help Services' Primary Care Mental Health Team. To view the full job description, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=549&Itemid=50. For an application pack please send an SAE with 45p postage and quoting ref CSMO0408 to: Caroline Nuttall, Deputy Chief Officer, Self Help Services, Zion CRC, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY info@selfhelpservices.org.uk. Closing date for applications is: Friday 23rd May 2008



5.9 Volunteer Services Co-ordinator- Self- Help Services. Job Title: Volunteer Services Co-ordinator, Salary: NJC pay scale 5, point 25 - £20, 736 pro rata, Hours: 17.5 hours per week, Holidays: 25 days pro rata, Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year, Location: Zion Community Resource Centre, Hulme. Self Help Services is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field of primary mental health care. The charity currently runs a range of services including self help support groups, complementary therapy services, cCBT services and a primary care mental health team. The Volunteer Services Co-ordinator will be responsible for the co-ordination, development and management of a range of existing volunteer-led services (complementary therapies, drop-in self help groups, structured self help groups) - including responsibility for the overall management of volunteers with the delivery of these services. To view the full job description, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=550&Itemid=50 For an application pack please send an SAE with 45p postage or email quoting ref VSCO0408 to: Caroline Nuttall, Deputy Chief Officer, Self Help Services, Zion CRC, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY info@selfhelpservices.org.uk. Closing date for applications is: Friday 23rd May 2008



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