The CIC Group have a number of vacancies for Domiciliary Care CommunitySupport Workers. Full time and part time roles are available in Mirfield and Liversedge area, and are based around supporting older people to live independently in the local community. Full details can be found in this CIC flyer.
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Congratulations to Castle Hill School & Dial Wood Carriage Driving For The Disabled, who have become the two latest organisations to receive the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award. Both organisations will be presented with a certificate recognising their excellence in providing positive and rewarding experiences for their volunteers. More information about the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award can be found via the Volunteering Kirklees website.
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As part of their Woodland Court Extra Care Housing Scheme, Radis currently have vacancies for a Support Worker and a Team Leader. Tomorrow (Friday 17th May) they will host an open day (10am-2pm) at Pinnacle People, Empire House, Old Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WP12 8DJ. Anyone interested in applying for either position is invited to attend to find out more about the roles.
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Manasamitra are looking to recruit a Business Development / Touring Manager. The role is part time (22.5 hours per week) and is fixed term until November 2014. Full details about the role and how to apply can be found using the above link. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd May.
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Nominations for the inaugural Arqiva Emley Moor Community Award are now open.The award, which launched last year in conjunction with Arqiva, aims to celebrate unsung local heroes by inviting people to recognise their contribution towards the lives of individuals, or the work of charities and community projects. Nominations were opened by Simon Reevell, MP for Dewsbury, and will remain open until Friday 10th June. Full details how to nominate can be found in this Emleys press release.
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During half term, 3rd – 7th June, the Yorkshire Children’s Centre are looking for a team of volunteers to help out with decoration/painting of Brian Jackson College, in Heckmondwike. This is the YCC’s inclusion school and it is in real need of a freshen up. All the paint has been kindly donated. individual volunteers or an organisation that can spare a few of their employees for a couple of days would be gladly welcomed. Anyone interested should contact Kelle on 01484519988 or email kelle.myers@yccuk.org.uk.
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The Community Foundation for Kirklees, One Community, are proud to announce they have been selected as the Mayor of Kirklees’ chosen charity for the municipal year 2013-14. Established in May 2010, One Community is a non-profit organisation and registered charity created to generate financial support for Kirklees based community activities. Their role is to build and manage a series of charitable funds, to make a lasting contribution across Kirklees, by delivering grants to local groups and the wider community. To make a donation by cheque, please make cheques payable to the Mayor of Kirklees Charity Appeal and send it to: Mayoral Office, Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA. Donations can also be made via the Virgin Money Giving website.
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The Dewsbury Breathe Easy Group (part of British Lung Foundation) are a support group in Dewsbury for anyone with respiratory illnesses. They are seeking a room (ideally free) where they can hold a once a month meeting (first Tuesday of the month, between 1-3pm). The room needs to accommodate up to 15 people and must have parking nearby. If any organisations can help please call Mave Brearton on 01924 400116.
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From October 2013 West Yorkshire VCS employment law and HR services will no longer receive lottery funding. Once PERS’ funding ends their usual services (including their employment rights telephone advice line) will still be available, but on the basis of an annual subscription (typically between £255 and £468). For a limited period, organisations can sign up now for a one-off fee of £200 and have full access to the advice line until October 2014. Full details about these changes, as well as upcoming changes to the PERS website can be found in this PERS document.
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Small Charity Week 2013 will take place from Monday 17th – Friday 22nd June. To help promote the week,and raise awareness, a number of competitions are open to groups and organisations; including Facebook & Twitter challenges (with prizes of £200 for each), as well as a decorating a local landmark task. Full details of all competitions and how to get involved can be found via the Small Charity Week website.
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