Friday, 26 April 2019

Opportunities with Action for Hearing Loss





Community Support Worker x 2 – 18.75 hr per week-   £15,697.50 - £17,458 pro rata per annum

Relief Community Support Worker x 2 - £8.12 per hour per annum

Based in Welshpool, Llandrindod Wells, Montgomery, Presteigne & Brecon 

Job Ref:Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2019
Interview date: Thursday 23rd May 2019 (venue to be confirmed)

Action on Hearing Loss
We help people confronting deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss to live the life they choose. We enable them to take control of their lives and remove the barriers in their way.

South and Mid Wales Outreach Service

South & Mid Wales Outreach is part of our Community Care & Support services.  It provides support to Deaf and Deafblind adults with additional needs such as Mental Health, Physical and Learning Disabilities who live independently in their own homes. We are based in Cardiff but we support people in Cardiff, Newport, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Monmouthshire, Neath/Port Talbot, Caerphilly, Swansea, the Vale of Glamorgan and Powys.

We have a great and motivated team of support workers based in Llanelli and Cardiff who are committed to their job roles which they enjoy.

Every person using our service has their own history and their own aspirations for the future. That’s why we’re committed to support them draw up their own tailor-made programme of support based on their specific needs.  This involves working with them to develop a person centred plan and having members of the team as key workers to give continued and specialist support.

Our support workers enable people to be as independent as possible, supporting areas such as making healthy lifestyle choices, managing money, cooking, shopping, cleaning, using public transport and going to college or work. 

Based in and Powys, we are recruiting support workers to cover our Community and Outreach services.
We would love to meet someone who is caring, friendly and sociable who can make a difference to people’s lives. Being able to get out and about in the community is really important to people we support. We encourage people to live an independent life and to help make sure that they get the opportunities to do all the things we would like to. If you have an interest working within a supportive team please do apply for this post.  

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS/ANI/Disclosure Scotland check
For more information on these posts and to download an application form please visit our website at www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/jobs



Teitl y Swydd:  Gweithwyr Cymorth Cymunedol x 2 (18.75 o oriau y swydd)
     Gweithwyr Cymorth Cymunedol Wrth Gefn x 3
   Ardaloedd cyfredol – Y Trallwng, Llandrindod, Trefaldwyn ac Aberhonddu
Cyflog – Gweithiwr Cymorth Cymunedol   – 18.75 o oriau yr wythnos -   £15,697.50 - £17,458 yn ôl yr un gyfradd y flwyddyn
Gweithiwr Cymorth Cymunedol Wrth Gefn  - £8.12 yr awr y flwyddyn
Cyfeirnod y Swydd:
Dyddiad Cau: Dydd Llun Undeg Dri Fed Mai 2019
Dyddiad Cyfweld: .Dydd Iau ddauddeg tri fed Mai 2019

Gweithredu ar Golled Clyw
Rydym yn helpu pobl sy’n gorfod wynebu byddardod, tinitws a cholled clyw i fyw’r bywyd y maent yn ei ddewis.  Rydym yn eu galluogi i reoli’u bywydau ac i gael gwared â rhwystrau sydd yn eu llyffetheirio.

Gwasanaeth Allgymorth De a Chanolbarth Cymru

Mae Allgymorth De a Chanolbarth Cymru yn rhan o’n Gwasanaethau Gofal a Chymorth Cymunedol.  Mae’n darparu cymorth i oedolion Byddar a Dall a Byddar ac arnynt anghenion ychwanegol, megis Iechyd Meddwl, Anableddau Corfforol ac Anableddau Dysgu, sy’n byw’n annibynnol yn eu cartrefi’u hunain.  Rydym wedi’n lleoli yng Nghaerdydd, ond rydym yn cynorthwyo pobl yng Nghaerdydd, Casnewydd, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Merthyr Tudful, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Sir Fynwy, Castell Nedd/Port Talbot, Caerffili, Abertawe, Bro Morgannwg a Phowys.

Mae gennym dîm gwych ac sydd wedi’i gymell yn dda o weithwyr cymorth sydd wedi’u lleoli yn Llanelli a Chaerdydd ac sydd wedi’u hymrwymo i rolau’u swyddi, swyddi y maent yn eu mwynhau.

Mae gan bob person sy’n defnyddio’n gwasanaeth ei hanes ei hun a’i ddyheadau’i hun ar gyfer y dyfodol.  Dyna pam rydym wedi’n hymrwymo i’w cynorthwyo i lunio’u rhaglen gymorth a luniwyd yn unswydd ac sydd wedi’i seilio ar eu hanghenion penodol.  Mae hyn yn golygu gweithio gyda nhw i ddatblygu cynllun sy’n canolbwyntio ar unigolion a chael aelodau’r tîm fel gweithwyr allweddol i roi cymorth parhaus ac arbenigol. 

Mae ein gweithwyr cymorth yn galluogi pobl i fod mor annibynnol â phosibl, gan gynorthwyo mewn meysydd megis gwneud dewisiadau iach o ran ffordd o fyw, rheoli arian, coginio, siopa, glanhau, defnyddio trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus, a mynd i’r coleg neu i’r gwaith.    

A ninnau wedi’n lleoli ym Mhowys a’r cyffiniau, rydym yn recriwtio gweithwyr cymorth i ymdrin â’n Gwasanaethau Cymunedol ac Allgymorth. 
Byddem wrth ein bodd o gyfarfod â rhywun sy’n ofalgar, yn gyfeillgar ac yn gymdeithasol a all wneud gwahaniaeth i fywydau pobl.  Mae bod yn gallu mynd yma ac acw yn y gymuned yn wirioneddol bwysig i bobl rydym yn eu cynorthwyo.  Anogwn bobl i fyw bywyd annibynnol ac i helpu i wneud yn sicr eu bod yn cael y cyfleoedd i wneud yr holl bethau y byddem ninnau’n hoffi’u gwneud.  Os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn gweithio mewn tîm cefnogol, cofiwch wneud cais am y swydd hon.  

Mae’r swydd hon yn amodol ar wiriad manwl boddhaol gan Y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd/ANI/Disclosure Scotland.
I gael mwy o wybodaeth am y swyddi hyn ac i lawrlwytho ffurflen gais, a fyddech cystal â mynd i’n gwefan yn www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/jobs , os gwelwch yn dda.



Welsh Ambulance Service News

Young Call Handler wins prestigious Control Room Award HERE

Following on from Welsh Ambulance Service Defibruary Campaign Do you know where your nearest Public Access Defibrillator is? Find out HERE

Volunteering Opportunities at the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust Could you become a Community First Responder? Find out more HERE

We are always looking to recruit more people to become Volunteers for the Ambulance Car Service. Find out how HERE

Calling all Knitters: WAST Trauma Teddies and Twiddle Mitt Project needs you! If you would like to know more about this exciting project contact us by Email: Peci.team@wales.nhs.uk or Tel: 01792 311773

Ask, do you really need an ambulance?  If you are feeling unwell and you are not sure what to do, please call NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47 or 111 (if you live in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire or Powys).If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can call NHS Direct Wales through Next Generation Text/Text Relay on 1 8001 0845 46 47. If you have a medical emergency such as loss of consciousness, difficulty in breathing, suspected heart attack, heavy blood loss, serious injury or severe burns call 999. Sending an ambulance to a call that is not an emergency could delay the response to a seriously ill or injured patient. Patients with minor illnesses or injuries who arrive at hospital by ambulance do not receive faster treatment. Find out more and watch a video HERE

Find out about all the local NHS services in your area HERE

How’s Your Health & Wellbeing? Give yourself a wellbeing check up HERE

Welsh Government Consultations Measuring our nations progress Healthy weight: healthy Wales HERE

Other News Connected Communities – outcome of Loneliness and Social Isolation consultation produced by Julie Morgan AM Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services. The Consultation Summary report can be read HERE

Social Seats - A new venture in Newport to tackle loneliness and Isolation: Newport Community Connectors have set up a new weekly group called “Social Seats”. You can drop into the café at Sainsbury’s in Albany Street, Crindau every Tuesday between 11.30am and 1.30pm where you can find local information or just sit down with a coffee for a chat.

 The Nest Scheme Part of the Welsh Government Warm Homes program, the scheme offers a range of free impartial advice, and if eligible, a package of free home energy efficiency improvements such as a new boiler, central heating or insulation. Find out more HERE

Sanctuary seekers and health professionals in Wales call for accessible health and wellbeing services for all – new report HERE

Welsh leaders agree priority areas for preventative action HERE

Early diagnosis of life threatening Sepsis is crucial. Thousands of community staff have been introduced to NEWS (National Early Warning Score) for assessing and communicating about sickness and signs of Sepsis, find out more HERE

Community Health Council new report: ‘Communication in the NHS’ shares findings following national engagement exercise where people in Wales were asked for their views on communication in the NHS. The full report is available for you to read: Cymraeg: YMA English: HERE

Impact of the Social Services and Well-being Act 2014 Age Cymru and Age Alliance Wales are interested in the Act’s effect on older people (aged 50+), taking the survey HERE

The Cross Party Group on Dementia is holding an inquiry into hospital care for people living with dementia. Full details on the Inquiry can be seen HERE

Looking forward to April: Going on holiday this Easter or staying at home? Be prepared, replenish your first aid kit, check out our NHS Direct Wales Symptom Checkers, be prepared for holiday times and Choose Well. Travel Health advice HERE

Bank Holiday reminder for farm visitors HERE

29 April - 3 May 2019 is Allergy Awareness Week, find out more HERE and check out our Allergy Symptom Checker Contact us:

Patient Experience & Community Involvement Team Telephone: 01792 311773 Email: Peci.team@wales.nhs.uk Visit the Get Involved page on our website www.ambulance.nhs.uk Twitter: @WelshAmbPIH

Fertility Support Groups

Fertility Support Groups Meeting Times & Services Offered.


Please find below a comprehensive list of the fertility services available to people living in Wales. The groups are open to anyone affected by a fertility issue, either couples or individuals. 

S.E Wales Fertility Group:
Meet on the 4th Thursday of every month
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Venue: Upstairs meeting room, St Michael’s Centre, 10a Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny, NP7 5UD*
*Plenty of free parking is available just outside the centre. The entrance to the car park is off Pen-Y-Pound road. The exit is on St Michael’s road

Next meeting: 
Thursday 25th April: speaker discussing topics including implantation failure, egg quality, 2 week wait.

Swansea Fertility Group:
Meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Venue: Front café space, Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Millers Drive, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4QN*
* Plenty of free parking is available just outside the centre. The café space is just to the right off the foyer.

Next meeting:
Tuesday 7th May: Speaker discussing options abroad

Cardiff Fertility Group:
Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff, CF5 1QE*
*Car parking can be difficult in Chapter’s own car park but there is another car park across the road.. see here https://goo.gl/maps/Kh4wcvNGyUE2

Next meeting:
Tuesday, 14 May. Meeting Room 2, First floor: Speaker discussing topics including sperm antibodies, endocrine & thyroid issues.

Shropshire & Mid Wales Fertility Group:
Meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Venue: Communal space, the Shropshire & Mid Wales Fertility Centre, Severn Fields Health Village, Sundorne Road,  Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ*
*Plenty of free parking is available just outside the building. The entrance to the car park is just off Sundorne Road https://goo.gl/maps/N8yr18XYQCH2

Next meeting:
Wednesday 15th May

BAME Women’s Fertility Group:
3rd Friday of every month
12pm – 2pm

Venue: Women Connect First, 7 Neville St, Cardiff CF11 6LP

Next few 2019 dates: 
Friday 17th May

New North Wales group soon launching
Date & Venue TBC

Homelessness Reduction Act

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee will hold an evidence session on the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act on Tuesday 23 April when they take evidence from Heather Wheeler MP, Minister for Housing and Homelessness, homelessness charities and local government.

Background

The Homelessness Reduction Act was introduced to the House of Commons by HCLG Committee member, Bob Blackman MP. It became law in 2017 and was implemented by the Government and local authorities in 2018. It places new duties on local authorities in England to prevent and relieve homelessness through improved intervention at an earlier stage. The aim of the new legislation is to reduce the number of household owed a homelessness duty, and lessen the use of temporary accommodation. The Government has pledged to review the effectiveness of the new measures and will publish a final report in March 2020.

Purpose of the session

The session will investigate what impact the Act has had in the time it has been in operation. It will examine how local authorities have adapted the services they provide and the additional costs this has placed on them. It will look at how outcomes have changed for people at risk of becoming homeless or who are in need of accommodation. The Committee will also consider whether reforms could be made to improve the legislation, both from the perspective of local authorities and their service users.

Witnesses

Tuesday 23 April 2019, Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Panel One: Charities (at 4.30pm)
  • Jon Sparkes, Chief Executive, Crisis 
  • Deborah Garvie, Policy Manager, Shelter
Panel Two: Local Authorities (at 5.00pm)
  • Councillor Adele Morris, Deputy Chair of the Environment, Economy, Housing and Transport Board, Local Government Association
  • Councillor Farah Khanum Hussain, London Councils
Panel Three: Government (at 5.30pm)
  • Heather Wheeler MP, Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
  • Jeremy Swain, Deputy Director, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Division, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Further information

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New Partners Needed to deliver access to work and work based assessments

3SC are looking for new supply chain partners to deliver our Access to Work and work based health assessments across the UK. Our teams have decades of accumulated expertise and we’re delighted to be looking at expanding our delivery. We are looking for expert assessments that can identify changes and adaptations that can help retain and assist anyone who is living with a mental or physical health condition or disability in the workplace. Almost 20% of the population identify as disabled with 83% of people acquiring their disabilities. There is clearly a huge demand for services that recognise and support those living with a disability or long term health condition.

3SC would love to hear from you if you are:
  • Familiar with a wide range of physical or mental health conditions or disabilities;
  • A specialist in a related, specific field; or
  • Interested in supporting us deliver our disability accessibility agenda.
Please contact Gareth.Snaith@3sc.org
More information on Access to Work is available here: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

Thursday, 18 April 2019

WCVA Newsletter w/c 15th April '19

Funding latest

Social Investment Cymru - the only social lenders with a permanent presence in North Wales

Social Investment Cymru (SIC) are very pleased to officially announce the appointment of a Project Officer based in North Wales.

Lloyds Bank Foundation - Criminal Justice National Programme

Between £30,000 - £300,000 is available for projects aimed at influencing policy in the Criminal Justice system in relation to young people aged up to 17 years old.

The Naturesave Trust

Funding is available for groups working on projects working to protect wildlife and the environment, support vulnerable groups and renewable energy projects.

The Chapman Charitable Trust

Grants of between £1,000 or £2,000 are for registered charities which promote physical and mental wellbeing, conserve our natural environment, and increase the accessibility of the arts.
Leading Welsh video production agency Rockadove is partnering with WCVA to give away a £10,000 video project to a third sector organisation as part of the company's tenth year celebrations. Please visit our website for further details.

Volunteering news

Supporting Volunteers who have Additional Learning Needs

A new information sheet has been produced to provide guidance on how to support volunteers with additional learning needs.

Volunteering Survey - closing date extended

This survey is a contribution to a piece of work commissioned by Welsh Government to look at how to help and encourage more people to be involved in contributing to society on an unpaid, voluntary basis.

Using the volunteering digital platform webinar

Learn how to use the Volunteering Wales website.

15 May 2019, 14:00-15:00

Policy and projects

Conference to explore sector’s role in health and social care

Free event examines how to make A Healthier Wales a reality.
In this podcast from gofod3, Clare Delargy of the Behavioural Insights Team introduces us to behavioural science through the work of her team and provides ideas for potential applications in the third sector.

Training and Events

Bilingualism at Work

Training for third sector organisations on developing bilingual services

09 May 2019, Wrexham

A ‘Theory of Change’ Approach to Evaluation

How developing a theory of change can support your organisation to measure and evaluate impact

09 May 2019, Cardiff 
15 May 2019, Rhyl

Time management for the third sector

This course will equip you with the tools and techniques for getting the most out of your time

14 May 2019, Cardiff