FREE Course to Voluntary Sector Organisations in Torbay
Torbay Advice Network in partnership with CVA Torbay are offering a free course ‘Your voluntary group as a business as well as a community resource’ on 30th September 2010 10am - 4pm to be held at the newly refurbished training rooms at CVA Torbay (formerly TVS)
This course will enable you to:
- Appreciate the current financial and sustainability issues relevant to charitable organisations
- Achieving a balance of being commercial while not sacrificing your charity ethos
- Be better able to profit from some of the recessionary problems and identify opportunities
- Obtain a broad and practical grasp of strategic, structural and management matters
- Pick up and share some good practice hints and ideas
and is for:
- Managers and project leaders
- Trustees who want to know more about managing and business planning
- All those keen to get the best from their board, senior managers and the relationship that binds them together
Follow these links to further information including:
Course outline and Booking form or visit TAN's website for more
FREE 3 Day first aid course……
CVA Torbay in conjunction with YMCA South Devon are offering groups the opportunity to attend a free three day first aid training course.
This comprehensive 3-day course covers a wide range of First Aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with an emergency situation with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way.
Fundraising on a shoestring course Exeter 9th November 2010
This course will help many charities feeling the pinch in these difficult economic times. Costing just £59 plus VAT, this half day course takes place at St Sidwells Centre, Central Exeter from 1.30-4.30pm on 9th November. As well as being useful for causes without the resource to invest in growing fundraising, it will also be valuable to other fundraisers in revealing some new techniques and ideas. Follow this link to more information and to book
Project management for development workers
This course aims to help you develop skills and knowledge for managing projects, and to assist staff of voluntary organisations and community groups in developing those same skills. See www.skild.org.uk/training to book and for more information.
Shekinah Torbay Programme and Training Information Summer 2010
Shekinah Mission in Torbay is a charitable agency seeking to help support individuals who may be experiencing need relating to homelessness; substance misuse, former criminal behaviour or who may feel marginalised, vulnerable and/or socially excluded.
As well as supporting individuals’ immediate physical needs (food, clothing & washing facilities) through our Day Service, Shekinah offers advice & support; temporary beds for rough sleepers and an outreach service, as well as recreational activities; meaningful (multi-tiered) training and employment opportunities for those wanting to deal with their issues and move on.
Courses include:
- training courses infusing skills learning with confidence and team building.
- social, fun activities with an educational twist!
- four-week sessions building life skills in a safe and understanding environment.
- the Growing for Life programme ‘growing’ life skills through horticultural training.
- ‘building’ construction skills
- informational sessions open for all
The programme is now available here (with apologies for the delay but you will find that although some dates have passed you will still have July and August course information)
Does your organisation need/lack Cultural Awareness training?
Fata He is now offering this training free to organisations in the Voluntary Community Sector. We will be working in the Devon, Cornwall, Plymouth and Torbay regions. If you think your organisation may benefit then please contact: Chaz Singh BME Funding & Training Officer chaz@fatahe.com or telephone 01752 607853 or 07950 957909
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London South Bank University (LSBU) is the most comprehensive provider of postgraduate education to the charity and not for profit sector in the UK. Our reputation is second to none and our graduates work in senior positions across the sector.
Currently we offer courses designed to enhance professional skills and employability and encourage anyone working in or contemplating a position in charity finance, fundraising or management to apply.
An 'Introduction to Islam' Course
This course has been designed specifically for Non-Muslim professionals working with Muslims in the community, including:
- Local authority workers, including Senior Managers, Policy makers & Councillors
- Healthcare workers, Social workers & Community/childcare workers
- Police, Fire & Ambulance services
- Hospital & prison chaplaincy services
- Schools, Colleges, Universities
- All those responsible for developing community cohesion strategies & action plans
The course will help to answer such questions as:
- How can I work better with Muslims in my community?
- Why do some Muslim women wear a headscarf?
- What actually happens inside a Mosque?
- Why do Muslims pray five times a day?
- What is Sharia Law?
- What is the meaning if Jihad?
Plus offering you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have in a friendly & comfortable environment. Read more here
FREE IT Training
Equip Training is a local training provider (Castle Circus House, Torquay) who deliver learndirect courses. We have funding through by the ESF (European Social Fund) to deliver basic IT training to individuals in the workplace. The one criterion for eligibility is that the person interested must be in paid work.
Our objective is to give basic training to people who may have limited IT skills. The course covers areas such as: the operating system of a computer, file management and basic word processing, to help individuals be more productive in the workplace. This training gives the underpinning knowledge needed to engage in more advanced training programmes. The training will cover 2 days with flexible start dates and delivery schedules.
Traci Pelling is the Torquay Centre Manager and can be contacted for further information, Tel: 01803 293296 Email: traci.pelling@equipsw.co.uk
For more information please see our poster and flyer
Advanced Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees
The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) as part of the Youth Workforce Reform Programme are funding a number of schemes around the country about new entry routes and training opportunities for people working with Children and Young People
There are 3 strands, of which Devon, in a consortium with Torbay and Young Devon have been funded to deliver two strands; the Foundation Degrees and Advanced Apprenticeships.
Foundation Degrees There are 12 places available, 4 will go to Torbay, 3 to Young Devon and the remaining 5 places will be available to Devon Youth Service Staff. There is no restriction on age or previous educational attainment providing any degree a candidate already has is in an unrelated subject. However, places may only be offered to staff who started with the Service after 1 September 2009.
Candidates will need to be employed for a minimum of 16 hours per week and this includes the time which is given to them to pursue their studying although it is accepted that they will put some of their own time into the studying.
Advanced Apprenticeships There are 15 places available on this programme, 4 will go to Torbay, 5 to Young Devon and 6 to Devon. There is no restriction on age but apprenticeships are primarily aimed at young people aged 16-18 years of age. However, it is understood that at this age it may be difficult for them to achieve the levels of competence required for a Level 3 NVQ It is anticipated that candidates will have attained 5 GCSEs at C or above or have achieved an NVQ level 2 in the same area.
Candidates will need to be employed for a minimum of 16 hours per week and this includes the time which is given to them to pursue their studying although it is accepted that they will put some of their own time into the studying. They should receive a minimum of ₤95 per week but are more likely to be on the lowest pay scale currently in use for youth workers. They can either be newly recruited for this scheme or the offer can be made to existing staff provided they did not start employment before 1 September 2009.
Fore more information see the full CWDC Briefing paper here
Recruitment for both programmes will start immediately and expressions of interest should be sent to Joe Elston as soon as possible. Joe Elston, Principal Youth officer,Torbay Youth Service,Oldway Mansions, Paignton TQ3 2TE Tel.01803 208275 joe.elston@torbay.gov.uk
The Expert Patients Programme Course
This free course lasts for six weeks and is for people with long term health conditions. Don't worry, the course is designed to help you to regain some control of your life and we cover many different topics to help you.
We also offer The Looking After Me Course - Looking after Me is a free course for adults who care for someone living with a long-term health condition, disability or frailty. AND
A Self Management Programme for Depression (SMP) The SMP is a FREE course open to anyone living in Torbay who lives with Depression.
For more information go to http://epptorbay.org/default.aspx or contact Becky on 01803 210476
IDT Training & Education - Supervision: Who needs it?
The easy answer to this question is “everybody”! But that’s because we know how people feel, think and behave after engaging in a good supervision session!
Unfortunately, it’s something of a truism that the people who appear the most resistant to supervision and are somewhat reluctant to engage with it are often the ones who most need it? Perhaps they have had a bad experience, or the word itself may be problematic; bringing images of oppressive treatment at the hands of an insensitive, overbearing manager?
Supervision as we understand it, is a regular and consistent meeting between two people, one of whom has more experience. It is a work-orientated process that aims to ensure the best outcomes for its service users by supporting, monitoring and developing workers in their roles.
At its best “effective supervision “ helps to provide insurance (quality assurance) for the organisation, its workers AND its service users. It promotes and develops individual skills and enhances open and honest communication throughout the workforce.
At its worst, it is a demoralising and bogus attempt at maintaining standards. Ineffective supervision is worse than none at all……..so we are told?
To get a better understanding of what we mean by effective supervision, follow this link to the full article including some of the potential benefits and outcomes.
Effective Supervision Skills: (A 2 day course)
A practical, proven, supervision skills and awareness training course for participants from voluntary and statutory organisations in the fields of education, health and social inclusion. Equally suitable for new and experienced managers
Venues: Courses running at 20 different venues in the UK - Follow this link for a Course Leaflet or visit the IDT website http://www.idttraining.com/
For dates, places, booking form etc, including Plymouth (July) and Exeter (October) follow this direct link - Email mail@idttraining.com Phone: 01803 299049
Skills Development for Volunteer Managers
Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to better support and inspire your volunteers and enhance the impact of your organisation.
Capacitybuilders is currently offering volunteer managers across England the opportunity to apply for a skills development bursary up to £1950. Each bursary will fully fund an approved skills development package, delivered regionally by experienced training providers and aligned to the national occupational standards in volunteer management.
There are three levels of access tailored to suit your experience and role, each with the option of nationally recognised accreditation and including distance and online learning opportunities. There are a limited number of bursaries available, so early application is advised.
If you’d like to find out more about the programme, please visit www.capacitybuilders.org.uk/vmpskills
This course will help many charities feeling the pinch in these difficult economic times. Costing just £59 plus VAT, this half day course takes place at St Sidwells Centre, Central Exeter from 1.30-4.30pm on 9th November. As well as being useful for causes without the resource to invest in growing fundraising, it will also be valuable to other fundraisers in revealing some new techniques and ideas. Follow this link to more information and to book