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To contact us please use our hub number 03333 408218 or 01371 404474.
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Uttlesford Community Action Network has a fixed-term vacancy for a Community Responder to support residents with requests received via our Community Response Hub
Covid-19 has affected all aspects of our society along with the current cost of living crisis. There has been profound disruption to people’s lives and livelihoods and a significant impact on people’s physical, and mental health as well as their wellbeing.
Uttlesford Community Response Hub has been established in response to these needs and we are therefore looking for a highly motivated, practical individual to provide support, signposting, and engage with residents and communities in specific tasks whilst connecting them with health, the voluntary sector and other social services or support such as
volunteers to ensure that all Uttlesford residents in need get the support they require.
The successful candidate will be working alongside our other Community Responder. We are looking for someone who has good practical and people skills. This role would suit someone with a hands-on approach and will involve driving to different locations across West Essex, so access to own vehicle is essential. Training will be given to those unfamiliar
with the health, social care and voluntary sectors.
Download our Job Description and Person Specification
Please call 01371 878400 for an informal conversation about the role. No CV’s will be accepted, please email jacqui.davies@ucan.org.uk to request an application form.
Please return your completed application form to the above email by 17:00hrs on the 21st of December 2022. Interviews will commence the week beginning 9th of January 2023.
Please be aware that this role will require an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory. References are to be provided and the completion of a 2-month Probationary period. This role will also require the ability to drive and have access to a vehicle for use at work (Mileage will be paid).
On Friday 10th December high fashion will hit the runway at Saffron Walden Town Hall, in a charity evening being organised by the students and team from local voluntary organisation Enterprise East.
On Friday 10th December high fashion will hit the runway at Saffron Walden Town Hall, in a charity evening being organised by the students and team from local voluntary organisation Enterprise East.
Tickets are £20 each and include a glass of bubbles and canapes on arrival and a Christmas gift bag.
To buy your tickets please visit: https://www.enterpriseeast.org/christmas-fashion-show/ or call the team on 07535 609248. Email info@enterpriseeast.org
Event starts at 7pm. We hope you can make it!
WECAN – West Essex Community Action Network is the lead provider of digital inclusion work in West Essex. Together with project partners we are working to ensure that everyone can access the help and support that is available online
WECAN – West Essex Community Action Network is the lead provider of digital inclusion work in West Essex. Together with project partners we are working to ensure that everyone can access the help and support that is available online. We do this by providing refreshed IT equipment, data, access and skills development to enable vulnerable members of our community to get online and participate.
Mind in West Essex are hosting a Digital Inclusion Facilitator as part of this initiative, with a focus of working with people who have experience of mental ill health.
Base – Office Base – TBC – travel throughout West Essex essential
Hours – 22.5 hours per week
Salary – £12.73 per hour, this a fixed term contract for 5 months (with the hope of an extension)
Please see the attached job description here
To apply for this position please visit https://www.mindinwestessex.org.uk/vacancies and complete the form by the closing date of Thursday 10th November 2022
Shortlisting – 11th November
Interview date – 17th November 2022 via zoom
Non-profit groups or organisations, including any town or parish council within the district, can apply for funding for new projects that are focussed on carbon emission reduction, community engagement in climate change, or ecological enhancement in the community
Community projects might include:
• Community buildings – for example, energy conservation or efficiency measures
• Sustainable transport – for example, community cycle parking or electric vehicle charging points
• Nature and biodiversity projects – this could include community allotment projects, or the restoration, creation or enhancement of a community nature area
• Other projects – such as waste reduction projects, or community initiatives that promote sustainable lifestyle choices
Grants of between £1,000 and £35,000 are available.
Find out more and how to apply here: https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/zero-carbon-communities-grant
Interested town and parish councils and community groups that want to find out more about the fund and how they can apply are very welcome to join our webinar on 15 November, starting at 7.30pm.
To register, email climatechange@uttlesford.gov.uk to receive the Microsoft Teams joining link.
Mind in West Essex have a FREE workshop consisting of two 2 hour sessions
These cover:
On completion of the 2 workshops you will receive continued online follow up support sessions:
To book on to one of the courses, please click below:
The whole park is getting a revamp, including new flooring connecting all pieces of equipment throughout, meaning you will no longer have to go onto grass/mud. There is also new equipment being installed, as well as retaining some of the existing equipment.
Unfortunately due to safety reasons, the playground will be closed throughout the refurbishment. Works at scheduled to start on Monday 7th November, with a provisional date for it to re-open on 21st December.
The whole park is getting a revamp, including new flooring connecting all pieces of equipment throughout, meaning you will no longer have to go onto grass/mud. There is also new equipment being installed, as well as retaining some of the existing equipment.
If your children need their playground fix, please use Isabell Drive in the meantime.
Have your say and let Uttlesford District Council know what action they should prioritise in the year ahead
There are three parts to this budget consultation:
• Tell us which of the Corporate Plan priorities are important or not so important (www.uttlesford.gov.uk/corporate-plan),
• Does Uttlesford District Council provide good value for money?
• Which of our services should we spend more on and which less?
The consultation runs until Monday, 31 October.
Have your say at: www.uttlesford.gov.uk/budget-consultation-2023-24
It doesn’t matter if your loss was recently or in the past, trained bereavement volunteers are ready to listen
St. Clare Hospice volunteer will give you a non-judgemental space to talk about how you are feeling and offer emotional support.
If you want to talk, the team are ready to listen.
01279 945089 – 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
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Dementia Adventure’s online Understanding Dementia Better sessions are completely free for family carers
The next session is on Tues, 1st Nov at 10.30am.
After attending:
97% have an increased understanding of how to support someone with dementia.
95% have more knowledge of the information and support available.
92% have a more positive understanding of dementia.
80% feel better equipped to cope with their situation.
7 out of 10 carers feel less isolated.
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