Third Sector Trends in North East England 2022
Final Call for Third Sector Trends Study in North East England 2022
You’ll probably have seen about this study by now. So far 5,080 voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises have joined so far in England and Wales and over 550 in North East England.
We really need you to take part in the North East so that we can build a picture of what is happening locally, what has changed since 2019 and what you think is going to happen next.
It’s quick, interesting, easy to do. You can do it on your phone, tablet, laptop or PC.
If you’re ready to start the survey, Ctrl + Click this link: Join the Third Sector Trends survey here
All answers are securely stored completely anonymously and confidentially.
If you want to know more about the study, please contact Professor Tony Chapman, St Chad’s College, Durham University, 18 North Bailey, Durham DH1 3RH, tony.chapman@durham.ac.uk
MATRIX – Job Vacancies
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT WORKER & FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Matrix Neurological is a pioneering, lived-experience led charity that transforms the lives of children and young people living with an acquired brain injury, caused by an accident or illness. We also provide practical, emotional and peer support to their families.
Due to additional funding, we are expanding our highly skilled team. We are looking for 2 patient, supportive, resilient and dynamic individuals. You must be passionate about helping people to succeed and have good long term outcomes, through the provision of innovative non-clinical interventions. You do not need experience of acquired brain injury in children and young people as training will be provided.
You will possess excellent communication and administration skills and will be working both in charity office, community settings and in family homes.
Acquired Brain Injury Support Worker (Mental Health and Wellbeing) – (Initially 12 months fixed term contract as the role is funding dependent)
£12.52 per hour or £16,276 p/a £24,088 f/t equivalent)
Hours: 20-25 per week
The role is to provide 1-1 emotional and development support to children and young people living with the effects of an acquired brain injury. Working as part of a pioneering support team, you will provide stimulating fun activities that will prioritise poor mental wellbeing, low self esteem and self-belief and assist with the ongoing sensory, cognitive, communication, social, emotional and behavioural development of these highly vulnerable young people. You will have experience of successfully working directly with and engaging disadvantaged children and young people with disabilities, including learning and behavioural difficulties.
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
£12.52 per hour (£16,276) £24,088 f/t equivalent)
Hours: 25 hours per week (for 12 months initially as this role is funding dependent)
The role is to provide emotional and practical support to the families/parents & carers of children and young people with acquired brain injuries. Working as part of our pioneering team, you will successfully engage with parents and must be able to build strong, trusting relationships. You will manage a caseload and deal with referrals from colleagues, creating personalised support plans as required. You will provide 1-1 and telephone support to alleviate feelings of burden and social isolation, and organise group activities to improve knowledge and understanding of acquired brain injuries, relieve stress, facilitate social inclusion and improve mental and physical wellbeing. This role also involves creating Carer Support Plans and assisting parents to access benefits support and other appropriate services as needed.
Both posts are subject to either an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (EDBS) check or a Disclosure and Barring service check (DBS) and will commence in October/November 2022.
To apply for any of these posts, please contact us on 01642 989116 to request an application pack.
Alternatively email elle@matrixneurological.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 30 September 2022.
Late applications and CV’s will not be accepted.
NHS North East & North Cumbria – Updated Stakeholder Briefing
Stakeholder Briefing
Tuesday 20 September 2022
Urgent care public engagement event dates for Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland
The NHS in the North East and North Cumbria has been deeply saddened by news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. During the period of national mourning the decision was made to re-schedule four of the eight Integrated Urgent Care proposal public events, and as a result the following four event dates were cancelled, and registered attendees have been notified.
The engagement period will be extended by one week, ending at midnight on Sunday 16th October.
Cancelled events:
Friday 9 September, 9.30am-11.30am
Easterside Community Hub and Library, Broughton Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS4 3PZ
Monday 12 September, 3.30pm-5.30pm
Sunnyfield House, Westgate, Guisborough TS14 6BA
Thursday 15 September, 6.00pm-8.00pm
The Old Fire Station, Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Rd, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Tuesday 20 September, 3.00pm-5.00pm
The Trinity Centre, Holy Trinity Church, The Market Place, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6LD
The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) would now like to share the updated and confirmed list of event dates for these proposals, where patients, carers, the public and stakeholders can attend and have their say on new urgent care proposals in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland.
The events are a mixture of daytime, evening and weekend events spread across the South Tees area, to ensure maximum possible engagement from local people.
The proposals to integrate services in South Tees will bring the area in line with other areas of the Tees Valley such as Darlington, Stockton and Hartlepool where an integrated model already exists in their hospitals.
As part of the plans, a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) would be introduced at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, alongside the Emergency Department.
The move would also see the GP out of hours service, which was based at North Ormesby until the COVID pandemic, move to James Cook.
And in Redcar, the UTC at the town’s Primary Care Hospital would increase its opening hours to be open 24/7, 365 days a year. Redcar Primary Care hospital would also continue to provide the GP out of hours service for the Redcar & Cleveland area.
The updated list of remaining public events is as follows
LARCH – Events Information
LARCH have 3 events coming up this Autumn. Below are the links and descriptions to share with images attached.
Planning a social enterprise
Friday 30th September 10am-12.30pm
Venue: TBC – Hartlepool
Do you have a brilliant idea but need help to turn it into a business with a social mission?
Come and meet the LARCH team and learn how our funded support programme can help grow your social enterprise.
This event will help you to:
- Develop your project ideas to identify your social mission
- Understand the different kinds of organisational forms and legal statuses
- Identify the steps / support needed to build your idea
- Find out how LARCH can support you along the way
We’ll also introduce you to local inspiring social enterprises who will share their journey to success.
BOOK NOW
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/415143032987
Coffee, Community and Connections with LARCH
Friday 7th October 10am-1pm
Venue: TBC – Redcar
Are you thinking of starting a social enterprise in Redcar & Cleveland or Hartlepool?
Join us for a coffee and learn about the new support programme ‘LARCH’ and meet the team offering funded advice to people like you wanting to make more social impact in their communities.
This informal event is your chance to:
- Come and tell us about your social enterprise idea.
- Start a conversation with our team of experts to find out how can LARCH help you.
- Identify any barriers you may be facing to developing your social enterprise as well as the opportunities.
LARCH can provide access to enterprise development support, blended repayable finance, social investment, or financial support to develop growing enterprises.
We’ll wrap the right sort of support package around you, recognising the skills, strengths and resources you already have before pulling in the right people, skills, experience and resources to help your social enterprise idea move forward and achieve your social enterprise goals.
BOOK NOW
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/415453290977
What is Social Enterprise and is it for me?
Monday 21st November 4.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: TBC – Hartlepool
What exactly is a social enterprise? How do you start one? And how can LARCH help?
At this free event, you’ll learn about social enterprise models and characteristics, local examples, the steps needed to get started, and the support available to build your idea.
LARCH is a support programme helping to grow social enterprises in Redcar & Cleveland and Hartlepool. Come and meet the team to learn more about this unique type of business that uses revenue-generating activities to achieve social good.
BOOK NOW
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/415326963127
Thank you and please get in touch with any queries by e-mail hello@larch-ne.org or on 07501331331
County Durham Community Foundation – PHP Community Impact Programme Funding for VCS
Following a successful programme of awards in 2021, PHP are continuing their Community Impact Programme. Grants are available to charities and community groups that are focused on social prescribing and community wellbeing. Activities must be delivered within a 10 mile radius of a PHP healthcare centre. A list of these centres can be found in the grant guidelines document available on the PHP website.
Size of grant up to £10,000
Fund geography
Geographies covered include County Durham, Tees Valley, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead, Cumbria
Applications must be submitted by 11pm on Friday 14th October 2022
Coatham House – Supported Housing Vacancies
Coatham House would like to inform about a number of vacancies coming up very soon in supported housing at New View.
Please see the copies of referral form and risk assessment form attached should you need to refer into the service. Completed referral forms and risk assessments can be sent to coathamhouse@hotmail.co.uk Once they receive a referral, the young person will be invited to Coatham House for a housings needs assessment. This will identify their housing and support needs, and once this process is concluded they will be able to inform on their suitability for supported housing.
Coatham House Team also would like any services that may have new staff or require more information about the service to contact on 01642 486844 – the Coatham House staff are also happy to arrange a service visit if necessary, which they feel this will also assist and further promote good working relations.
Risk Assessment Form
Referral Form
Citizens Advice – Job Vacancy
Foodbank Adviser
Job Title: Foodbank Adviser
Reporting to: Advice Services Manager
Salary: FTE £23,708
Hours of work: 18.5 hours per week x 2 posts
Location: Redcar & Cleveland (Outreach)
For further information or to request an application pack, please contact
admin.desk@darlingtoncab.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 14th October 2022
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
