Tuesday 17 June 2008

COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER

EMAIL BULLETIN – 13th June 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

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.0 Network News

1.1 CN4M Strategy Group Meeting. The paperwork for the upcoming CN4M Strategy Group meeting is now available on the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=41



The meeting will take place at Green Fish Resource Centre (46-50 Oldham Street, M4 1LE), from 6.00 - 8.00pm (5.30pm for refreshments).



2.0 Training

2.1 FAO GMVSS Members and Greater Manchester Development Workers - Free training. The GMVSS consortium and Together Works are running a free training course on "How to win tenders." For further information about the programme, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=586&Itemid=50

Date: Wednesday, 25th June 2008 (Registration from 10.00am, workshop start 10.30am, end 3.30pm)

Venue: Sporting Edge, Stopford Street, Openshaw, Manchester M11 1FG (Tel: 0161 301 1412).

To book a place, please email Andy Wynne at Together Works: andyw@merci.org.uk . Please provide name(s), contact numbers and details of any dietary or access requirements.



2.2 Working with Offenders- Free training session for staff /volunteers. Do you work in adult education or support work? Want to find out more about the issues facing service users who are offenders under supervision in the community? This professional development training session is run by local charity NEARIS which specialises in education for offenders and other disadvantaged adults in the community. The course will cover: introduction to the criminal justice system; managing risk; models of change and motivation; and an overview of services available in Greater Manchester.

Date: Tuesday 1st July (in Manchester).

The course is free but places must be booked in advance - for further information contact Kerry Maskell at NEARIS on 0161 834 1661 or kerry@nearis.com .





2.3 Working with ex-offenders - Free training. City College Manchester is currently offering free (ESF funded) training to all who work with offenders - or who are thinking of doing so - looking at areas such as the changes brought about by the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (CJ03) with Community Sentences and Indeterminate Sentences for Public Protection. The aim of the course is to provide staff and volunteers, who have little or no experience of the Criminal Justice System, with a basic awareness of the issues around working with offenders. For further information, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=588&Itemid=50

The training can be delivered on your own premises and the only requirement is a minimum of 10 participants. If you would like to book a session, email Joyce Thom at joyce.thom@hmps.gsi.gov.uk or tel: 0161 434 6472.





2.4 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





2.5 Free training- Capacity Building. As part of their Capacity Building project, South Manchester Regeneration Team are providing free training to voluntary and community groups this summer. The training sessions will cover: Effective work planning; Fundraising; Supervision and appraisal of staff; Business planning. The sessions will be facilitated by their consultant Jonny Wineberg and are open to all community and voluntary groups providing services to the community in south and central Manchester. For a link to the course programme, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=579&Itemid=50

For further information, please contact David Rogerson (Regeneration Officer)Tel: 0161 277 1893 , Email: d.rogerson@manchester.gov.uk This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , or visit: www.manchester.gov.uk



3.0 Events

3.1 Launch event - vinvolved, Greater Manchester Youth Network. vinvolved is the new national youth volunteering programme that is being delivered across England by vinvolved teams in each authority. The Manchester vinvolved team are holding a lunch and launch event and would like to invite you or a representative from your organisation to attend. The event will start with lunch and a chance to network, followed by some short presentations by the team to introduce the programme and explain how organisations in Manchester can benefit from working with the team to either create volunteer opportunities for young people or refer young people who are interested in volunteering.

Date / Time: 20th June 2008, 1.00 - 3.00 pm

Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ

For more information or if you are interested in attending the event, call GMYN on 0161 274 3299 by 13 June 2008. You are welcome to drop-in on the day but we can not guarantee to provide food for people who have not booked in advance.



3.2 Diversity and Networking Seminar North West: Involving Ethnic Minority Communities in Co-operatives and Social Enterprises. This event provides the opportunity to learn about developments in the co-operative and social enterprise sectors and how ethnic minority communities can be better involved. The event will also discuss ideas for solutions, case examples and make recommendations for Government and Co-operatives UK on ways of supporting the involvement of ethnic minority communities.

Date / Time: Wednesday 25th June 2008, 9.30 am - 2.30 pm

Venue: The Mechanics Centre, Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6DD (entrance on Major Street)

For enquiries contact Atiha or Deyika on 07780 514143. For a booking form email atiha_equalaccess@hotmail.com or ring 0161 257 0213. Forms must be returned by Tuesday 21 June 2008.



3.3 Climate Strategies Day - Manchester Climate Forum. Concerned about and/or have unanswered questions about climate change? Any thoughts about what Manchester should be doing about it? Then come along to have your say. All you have to bring are your questions, energy and ideas of how Manchester could look and how it should respond to climate change. This will form the basis of our response and alternative strategy to Manchester City Council's Climate Change strategy. For further information about this event and other information sharing events organised by Manchester Climate Forum, please visit the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&extid=268

Venue: MERCi, Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street, Manchester M4 7HR

Date/ Time: Saturday 28th June, 11 am - 4 pm (Lunch included)

To book a place, please contact Tricia on 0161 273 1736 or by email:

en4m@merci.org.uk.





3.4 Presenting Contemporary Slavery Seminar. North West Global Education Network and Global Link Development Education Centre invite you to a Presenting Contemporary Slavery Seminar. In 2007 we commemorated the bicentenary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act. However, slavery still exists in many forms throughout the world. This event is aimed both at global education providers and museum practitioners: it aims to encourage partnership working to improve the material and resources offered to teachers to help them cover this important but often difficult topic in their schools. Cost: £10 per person, including vegetarian lunch and refreshments.

Date/ Time: Tuesday 24th June 2008, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Venue: International Slavery Museum, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool

For further details contact Adrienne Wallman: Adrienne@51ashfield.me.uk



3.5 Bury Transport Debate. With the exception of the Metrolink, Bury seems to be losing out on transport- e.g the loss of X35 and X85 services, and the Beeching cuts of the 1960s meant that rail links to Bolton, Rawtenstall and Rochdale were lost. At the same time, proposals have emerged to restore some of these links. What should be done to improve transport in Bury. Here is your chance to have your say. The event is free and open to all. Free tea/coffee served. Featuring David Chaytor MP.

Date: 13th June 2008, 6-8 pm

Venue: Bury Town Hall



3.6 Cultivating Communities Conference - The Green and Clean agenda. Cultivating Communities is the Annual Conference of North West Together We Can, organised in conjunction with the Seedley and Langworthy Trust, and Salford City Council. The Conference will be showcasing the best of community-led environmental initiatives and partnership projects in Salford and across the North West. This is a free event, but there will be a £30 non-attendance fee. Places are limited to two people per organisation.

Date/ Time: 24th June 2008, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: Buile Hill Park, Salford, Manchester

For a link to the conference programme, 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=259 For further information on the conference, please contact Sue Bowen at: sue.bowen@salford.gov.uk Tel: 0161 737 9918





3.7 Neuro Support for Salford meeting. Something new for you if you have a neurological condition or injury or care for someone who has. Whatever your situation, please get in touch or just come along to the next meeting! With guest speaker, Les Willis giving a talk about Ordsall Hall and surrounding areas of Salford. A light lunch is also provided.

Date/ Time: Friday 20th June 2008, 11am-2pm

Venue: The Neurocare Centre, 554 Eccles New Road, Salford M5 5AP

For further information, please contact Yvonne Trace, GMNA, 6th Floor, St James's House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW. Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486, Website: http://www.gmneuro.org.uk Email: info@gmneuro.org.uk





3.8 Bury Neuro Support meeting. 'Independent Living through Telecare Solutions' Nick Darrock, Manager Care link Services, followed by refreshments and relaxation time.

Date/Time: Thursday 10th July 2008, 4-6pm

Venue: Bishop Ashton Room, Bury Parish Church Hall

Transport is available for both meetings. If you are not a regular user of the disabled-friendly minibus and you require transport to the meetings, please contact Marie on 01204 594004 a week beforehand.

For further information contact GMNA, C/o The Stroke Association, 6th Floor St James's House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW. Tel: 0161 742 7485/ 7486. Website: http://www.gmneuro.org.uk/ Email: info@gmneuro.org.uk





3.9 Free VCS Crime Forum. FAO residents of South Manchester. Do you have a problem with crime in your neighbourhood? Community Safety Network (CSN) are the voluntary/community sector representative on the Crime and Disorder Partnership and can help you tackle your local community safety needs. They guarantee feedback on all the issues you raise and will help get your priorities addressed at a senior level. Come along- have your say. Booking Only- places limited to 30.

Date/ Time: Tuesday 17th June, 11:30am - 13:30pm (lunch included)

Venue: Christ Church South Manchester (Corner of Parrs Wood Road & Fog Lane), Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6EE

To find out more call Steph Jones on 0161 226 7186 or email stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk.





3.10 Free Social Enterprise Education and the Global Dimension conference. The aims of the event are to: Explain how (social) enterprise education supports the Global Dimension, and how GD strengthens enterprise education; Showcase case-studies and activities run successfully by participants; Explain what else the Global Dimension supports (e.g. key skills, citizenship, Every Child Matters, etc); Discuss challenges and successes in delivering enterprise & GD education; Cover how to run these activities in your own region; Plan for a NWGEN (North West Global Education Network) event for 2009. Speakers are welcome to run 15 - 30 minute workshops based around teaching the Global Dimension through (social) enterprise education.

Date/ Time: Wednesday 25th June, 10.30 - 3.30.

Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, Beswick Street, Manchester (for maps, see www.merci.org.uk). A vegetarian lunch will be provided.

For a link to the event flyer and booking form, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&extid=262

For more information, or if you would like to attend this FREE event, please contact: James Ridgway at DEP; Tel: 0161 921 8013, Email: gmgen@dep.org.UK, visit: www.dep.org.uk





3.11 North West Participation Workers 4th Annual Conference. The provisional programme includes speakers Nigel Burke (GONW) and Nicky Horn, Regional manager (CWDC), and presentations on: Wecan2 project (Young people led research into barriers to local participation structures for young people with a learning disability - Paul Smithson), and Youth Engagement Research. Cost per delegate - £40 for members of PWN NW, £50 for non-members. There are several bursaries available for small voluntary sector / community groups (please contact NWRYWU for more information).

Date/ Time: Thursday 10th July 2008, registration from 9.30am.

Venue: The Conference Centre at LACE, Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 1AA

For a booking form, please contact: North West Regional Youth Work Unit, Unit 40 Bold Business Centre, Bold Lane, St Helens WA9 4TX, Tel no 01925 295837, Fax no 01925 299388, info@nwrywu.org.uk . Closing date for bookings: Thursday 26th June 08.





3.12 Refugee Week 2008. Taking place across the whole of the month of June, Manchester's Refugee Week programme of events and activities provides: an opportunity to meet people from all of Manchester's diverse communities; a celebration of Manchester's proud tradition of offering safety, support and sanctuary; a chance to understand why refugees come to Manchester. Most events are free, so bring your friends and family and enjoy Manchester's vibrant culture.

A leaflet for these events can be downloaded from MCC website at: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=402

If you have any queries, please contact Glen-Maree Charles, Multi-Agency for Refugee Integration, East Manchester Project on 0161 219 6177 or 07985 774832 or E-mail: g.charles@manchester.gov.uk



3.14 The Bridgewater Hall Community Education Trust: Manchester Chamber Ensemble String Quartet - free concert. The Manchester Chamber Ensemble String Quartet are presenting a fabulous free concert for all the family.

Date / Time: Wednesday 25th June, 10.30 am

Venue: The Wythenshawe Forum Centre, Forum Square, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5RX

For further information ring 0161 935 4000.



3.15 Fallowfield International Festival 2008. The event is part of the 'Not part of Festival' (visit www.notpartof.org for further information) and will have stalls, music and activities for children and families.

Date / Time: 5th July 2008, 11.00 am - 6.00 pm

Venue: Shakespeare House, 165 Kingsbrook Road, Manchester M16 8NR

For further information or to have a stall on the day please email fif@r-squared.org.uk or telephone 0161 282 3205 or visit http://www.r-squared.org.uk/FIF/fif2008.html



3.16 Music of Our Streets. Music South Manchester Regeneration and Northmoor Methodist Church would like to invite you join them at three Music of Our Streets Festival events taking place in June 2008. These concerts are fun and informal. Please bring the kids. Music of Our Streets is a celebration in and of Longsight with Northmoor Methodist Church hosting three wonderful classical concerts to celebrate this rich musical history. All three concerts are to be led by professional musical groups. Admission is free.

Dates: 15th June 2008 6.30pm - 8pm, 22nd June 2008 6.30pm - 8pm, 29th June 2008 6.30pm - 8pm

Venue: Northmoor Road Methodist Church (Longsight).



3.17 Free Concert at St. John's Church, Cheetham. Real soul, real gospel, new life comes to Cheetham. Artists appearing: The Accord Choir, Loreto College Choir. New and upcoming artists: Gospel singer Ni'cola, Rapper Righteous. Delicious Afro Caribbean food available. Sponsored by Awards for All. Events management by Nine-Lives production Company

Date/ Time: June 20th, 7.30pm

Venue: St. John's Church, Waterloo Road, Cheetham M8 0AZ.



4.0 Information

4.1 Get Walking Keep Walking. Get Walking Keep Walking is an exciting new urban walking project developed by The Ramblers Association to increase regular independent walking among previously inactive or insufficiently active people in deprived parts of Manchester. It is especially targeted at people from low-income groups and black and minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with mental health problems.For further information about the project, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=585&Itemid=35

The Ramblers Association are currently in the process of establishing links in the area to raise awareness of who they are and what they do and to set up their first groups. If you would like to discuss how you can work together, please contact Jen Green (Project Co-ordinator) T: 0161 232 3106, E: jen.green@ramblers.org.uk





4.2 A New GP-led Health Centre for Manchester City Centre. Manchester Primary Care Trust is planning to open a new GP-led Health Centre in the City Centre and this is your opportunity to give your comments and views on the new service. Please follow the link below to express your views (5 questions) and read about the new service coming your way: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=zT4PXMJj9T_2bF_2bb7T_2bjaTjA_3d_3d

Paper copies of the questions are available by emailing talkinghealth@manchester.nhs.uk or by calling 0161 217 4311/ 0161 945 3178. You can also send your comments and views to their FREEPOST address: Talking Health, FREEPOST RRSS-EKKJ-RRKY, Baguley Clinic, M23 1NA. Should you have any questions or queries about any current NHS services you are receiving, please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service on 0161 219 9460.



4.3 A competition for local community groups in Manchester: Pitch Your Project, is looking for organisations that benefit the health, wellbeing and fitness of their community with the support of volunteers. Whether it's running a sports club, befriending scheme, or patient support group, if the project has a great idea for making a difference with volunteers, they could win £2000 cash when they present their project and ideas to a panel of experts. Five shortlisted projects will be given £250 to develop a plan for using volunteers, as well as receiving face to face advice from a panel of experts in communications, design, health and volunteering. Pitch Your Project is run by TimeBank in partnership with the NHS Foundation Trust Network and is looking for innovative and effective ways in which volunteers can support the delivery of health and wellbeing services. Deadline for applications is 30th June 2008.

To find out more or apply please go to www.journeystohealth.org , Or you can ring Jane Dawsonon 0845 456 1668 email her at j.dawson@timebank.org.uk



4.4 COMPACT- Insight Quarterly Newsletter. The new Insight Quarterly Newsletter is now available to download from the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=84&Itemid=28



4.5 The Peter Kershaw Trust is seeking applications for the Peter Kershaw Memorial Bursary. Peter Kershaw, the ex-chairman of Joseph Holt brewery, who died in 2000, set up his trust partly to benefit disadvantaged young people. To commemorate him, the Trustees established a bursary to fund the costs of a youth leader. Organisations with charitable status in Greater Manchester are invited to apply for the bursary, which will be awarded on the basis of up £25,000 for year 1, £15,000 for year 2 and £10,000 for year 3. Priority will be given to organisations that can show a firm shared element of funding beyond year 1 and where the appointment creates new opportunities. Deadline for applications: 30th September 2008.

Applications should be made in writing to the Secretary (22 Ashworth Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9DE). The application should take the form of a short reasoned statement and be accompanied by a detailed budget for the proposal and a copy of the latest audited accounts.



4.6 ALL FM/ Barclays Community Awards. Are you a Manchester based community project or charity that requires a little financial help? What could you do with £500? ALL FM and Barclays have joined forces for the second year running to bring the Community Awards to Manchester. They want to reward some of the good work and vital services you provide to your community by offering you the chance to receive a £500 cash grant to support your project. Entering couldn't be easier, just visit www.allfm.org and follow the link from the front page. The deadline for ALL FM and Barclays Community Awards is midnight 21st June.



4.7 AGMA: Greater Manchester Grants Scheme- applications for one off funding. The Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) considers applications for one off grants of up to £10,000 from the voluntary sector whose services cover most of Greater Manchester. Funding is available for projects in the areas of culture (in its broadest sense), education and young people, social and community cohesion, economic development and job creation. Applicants must be properly constituted voluntary sector organisations and provide a countywide service to Greater Manchester. The next deadline for receipt of applications is 31st July 2008 for consideration on 14th November 2008, then 31st October 2008 for consideration in February 2009. For further information, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=562&Itemid=35

This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

4.8 Urban Forum's Annual Conference - Poverty Theme. The theme of Poverty will shape Urban Forum's Annual Conference in Manchester in early December. They want Urban Forum members to help them showcase the best of what they do to challenge poverty. So if you have ideas for the conference, or would like to be involved, please contact info@urbanforum.org.uk



5.0 Jobs

5.1 People's Voice Media: Business Development Manager. Job Title: Business Development Manager, Salary £32,000 (Full Time). The main task will be to: Develop People's Voice Media as a social enterprise. This role requires entrepreneurial ability with the post holder able to identify funding sources, write applications and network with key stakeholders across Greater Manchester and the North West. To access the full job description and an application form, go to: http://www.mcin.net/home/pages/192 Deadline for applications: 26th June 2008 5.00pm.



5.2 Communication Administration Officer - GMCVO. Salary: NJC equivalent: £15,153- £18,430 scale 3/4, points 14 - 21 (plus 7% pension), Full time (35 hours per week). GMCVO helps to co-ordinate and provide support for voluntary organisations across Greater Manchester. They have an opportunity for an enthusiastic worker to assist in the development of the representation of the voluntary sector to statutory authorities. They require an individual who can: work flexibly to meet a range of administrative support needs; effectively organise and ensure the smooth running of events; professionally service a range of formal meetings. For further details, please log on to http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/files/communication%20administrator%20job%20advert.pdf

For application packs please contact: Kathy Rigby at GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ, on 0161 277 1003 or email kathy.rigby@gmcvo.org.uk

Closing Date: Friday, 20th June 2008 - 12:00pm




5.3 Volunteer Services Co-ordinator - Self-help Services. Salary: NJC pay scale 5, point 25 - £20, 736 pro rata, Hours: 17.5 hours per week, Holidays: 25 days pro rata, Location: Zion Community Resource Centre, Hulme, Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year.


Self Help Services is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field of primary mental health care. 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. 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, email: info@selfhelpservices.org.uk

Closing date for applications is: Friday 20th June 2008, Interviews to be held on: Tuesday 24th June 2008.





5.4 Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CCBT) Co-ordinator - Self-help Services. £60 per day; three days a week until 31st March 2009. Trafford locality. Purpose:To oversee Self Help Services' Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) Trafford project, including the management and co-ordination of a team of cCBT support volunteers. Duties will include: Volunteer management, Service Co-ordination, Monitoring & evaluation, Service promotion. For further information, email: info@selfhelpservices.org.uk





5.5 Youth Volunteering Adviser - Manchester Youth Volunteering Project. Part Time (17.5hrs) £22,122 - £23,749 Pro rata. Youth Volunteer Advisers will support the development of youth volunteering by enhancing the existing volunteering infrastructure and coordinating the provision of high quality advice and guidance for young people. For more information please contact the project for an application form and information pack via e-mail: job.myvp@googlemail.com or call 0161 234 2788

Closing date: 5.00 pm 27th June 2008, Interviews: 2nd of July 2008. Applications accepted by post or email.






5.6 Social Inclusion Worker (two posts) - Manchester Assertive Outreach. £17,781 pa + 5% pension contribution + anti-social hours payments 37 hours per week. Manchester Assertive Outreach is a partnership between HARP and Manchester Mental Health

and Social Care Trust to provide three Assertive Outreach Teams across the city.

Two vacancies have arisen within Manchester Assertive Outreach service for Social Inclusion Workers (North Team and South Team). The teams work

with hard-to-engage individuals with severe and enduring mental health needs and complex issues including homelessness, substance use and offending. For these posts, they are looking for creative, innovative people with excellent engagement skills and

positive approaches to team-working and working with people with complex needs.

If you want to find out more about these exciting posts call Pam Stother

(South team) on 0845 006 8999 or Glyn Hulme (North Team) on

0161 205 5995. For an application pack call Kate Deeble on 0161 205 5995 or email

kate.deeble@mhsc.nhs.uk

Closing date: Thursday 3rd July, Interviews: 18th July.





5.7 Advice Worker - Voluntary Action Manchester. Salary: £21,412 - £22,845 (NJC Scale: 6 pts 26 - 28). Voluntary Action Manchester (VAM) has been funded by The National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund to create our new Phoenix Project, which will offer support, training and guidance to meet the needs of medium and large voluntary sector organisations across the city. VAM is recruiting an experienced advice worker to join the project. The ideal candidate would have a background in providing support services to the voluntary and community sector, delivering training sessions and building effective relationships with key stakeholders.

Tel: 0161 214 3944 or 07903884540, E-mail: rob@vamanchester.org.uk, Post: VAM, Gaddum House, 6 Great Jackson Street, Manchester, M15 4AX

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 30th June 2008





5.8 Information Support Worker. Salary: £18,907 - £20,736 (NJC Scale: 5 pts 22 - 25). VAM is also looking to recruit an experienced Information Support Worker with knowledge of how to develop and maintain a website, collate and update information, deliver an email news service and produce newsletters.

Tel: 0161 214 3944 or 07903884540, E-mail: rob@vamanchester.org.uk, Post: VAM, Gaddum House, 6 Great Jackson Street, Manchester, M15 4AX

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 30th June 2008





5.9 Manager- Cheetham Hill Advice Centre. Salary: £26,067 - £27,594 pro rata, actual £20,854 - £22,075, (pay award pending), 28 hours per week. Cheetham Hill Advice Centre is a CLS Quality Marked and OISC registered advice centre offering a full range of legal advice. In addition to their core advice service they run an accredited volunteer programme, disseminate good practice in volunteering to other groups, run a money advice and financial literacy project, and support the running of a Welcome Centre for newcomers to the area. For further information about the post, please see the CN4M website: http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=576&Itemid=50. Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 30th June 2008

For more details and an application form please send an A5 SAE to: Margaret Manning, Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, 1 Morrowfield Avenue, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 9AR. Or email margaret@cheethamadvice.org.uk This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for an electronic version of the application pack.



Disclaimer: Please be aware that information circulated through the CN4M bulletin is for your information only; with the exception of the 'network news' section, content is not endorsed by and does not represent the views of CN4M.

CN4M is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.

If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email bulletin, please email mailto:estelle@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin, please email mailto:estelle@cn4m.net.