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Volunteering Access Worker

Volunteering Access Worker £22,221 per annum pro rata - related to NJC scp 26
Contract ends 31 December 2013 – 17.5 hrs/wk
Based in Ilfracombe

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A post has been created to identify individuals in Ilfracombe affected by unemployment or redundancy that have barriers to volunteering participation and /or employment.

The post will include

  • Piloting a needs assessment with individuals
  • Brokering and developing volunteering/training opportunities
  • Development of a befriending/mentoring scheme

This programme is delivered by ExeterCVS in partnership with N Devon Voluntary Services and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund

Closing Date for applications: 6 June 2012 at 9am
Interview date: 12 June 2012 in Ilfracombe

For further details and an application form contact:  Exeter CVS

Tel: 01392 202055 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

 

 

Refurnish Devon

Shop Manager (Newton Abbot) - £16-20k (depending on experience)

Refurnish Devon is a local charity which aims to help reduce landfill, alleviate poverty and provide employment, training and volunteering opportunities.

A rewarding and challenging opportunity for an experienced, self motivated, manager to run our Newton Abbot Refurnish branch. You will be responsible for maximising sales and Gift Aid income, and managing staff and volunteers.

The right candidate must be prepared to lead from the front and be involved in all aspects of the job including lifting furniture and appliances, and occasional driving. Excellent people skills and a commitment to our charities aims of helping people and reducing waste are essential. A positive attitude and a willingness to work with volunteers with support needs is required. Good admin and basic IT skills including spreadsheets and word processing are required. As is a strong focus on staff development, training and support. Driving licence and own car are essential.

If interested please apply in writing, for the attention of Wendy Morris at the above address, or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Closing date - 6th June 2012
Interview date - 12th June 2012.

   

Food for Life Partnership Local Programme Manager - Devon

Fixed term contract until 31 March 2013 with annual extension to March 2015 depending on further funding
15 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
Salary £29,877 pro rata

The Food for Life Partnership (FFLP) has been commissioned by NHS Devon to support the delivery of the programme in the county. We are now looking for a locally based manager to work directly with schools to improve the knowledge and consumption of healthy and sustainable food, act as the first point of contact regarding the FFLP programme for schools, caterers, producers and others, and ensure that regional stakeholders are engaged in and value the FFLP programme. You will help plan and organise events and other activities for schools by working closely with the FFLP partner organisations.

You will have experience of working in schools, Public Health or Local Authorities, as well as a good knowledge of sustainable food issues. You will be a confident self-starter, able to build relationships at all levels within local authorities and other stakeholder organisations, and able to work on your own initiative.

  The post will be based at the offices of Devon County Council in Exeter; considerable travel throughout Devon is required, so own transport is a must.

For more information please contact:
Rick Smith, FFLP Regional Manager for South and South West : email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Mobile phone: 07956627646

For a Job description and online application, please use the following link:
http://www.soilassociation.org/Aboutus/Workwithus/tabid/73/token/JobDetail/JobID/93

Closing date: Thursday 31 May 2012 at 5.00 pm
Interview date: Tuesday 12 June 2012

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE ADVISOR

Salary scale 26 – 31, £22,221 - £26,276 dependant on experience (FT: 36.25 hours per week, permanent post).

The Community Council of Devon is offering this exciting opportunity to join their enterprising team to support the development of grass-roots social enterprises throughout rural Devon in response to locally identified needs. You will also play a key role in helping to deliver their consultancy service and in promoting social and micro enterprises at a strategic level. You should have proven experience in community development work and an understanding and enthusiasm for the social enterprise sector.

Closing date: 12 noon, Mon 21 May
Interview date: Weds 30 May in Exeter

For an application pack (no CVs accepted), please visit:

www.devonrcc.org.uk/c/30/vacancies
T: 01392 248919
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YOUTH LEADER & YOUTH WORKER

Socops aims to provide opportunities for our young people to socialise whilst taking part in recreational and educational activities.  Our group is open to children and young people with High Functioning Autsim/Asperger Syndrome including their siblings and families.

Operational Youth Leader and Youth Worker

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individuals to coordinate and deliver a programme of activities in the community, providing social and learning opportunities to our Socops Plus Group aged 15 – 20. 

Applicants for the leader role must be confident that they can organise and deliver an exciting and appropriate programme of activities within the community.  Both posts will work closely with other members of staff and the Socops Management Committee.  A CRB disclosure will be required for both of these posts.  The hours for these posts is generally between 3 and 5  per week on a Thursday evening during term time.

Enquiries welcome prior to application

For an application form and/or further information please contact Dawn Chandler 07990 962713 or via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Further information about Socops can be found on our website www.socops.org

   

City & Guilds Information Technology Qualification ITQ Level 2

Dates: 15, 22, 29 Mar; 19, 26 Apr; 3, 10, 17, 24, 30 May; 15, 21 Jun 2012

Times: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75

A well recognised qualification, encompassing all-round IT capabilities which fills in the gaps for the self-taught professional, and gives a solid grounding to the new user.

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