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Issue 135.. -...20 March 2008

1 April 2008, Amnesty International Human Rights Action Centre, London

Migrants Rigts Network and ABCDS are organising a conference on sub-saharan migrants in transit in Morocco.

ABCDS is a non-governmental organisation based in Oujda, Morocco. For the past three years, the organisation has been active in providing humanitarian and legal assistance to sub-Saharan migrants in transit in north-eastern Morocco.
The purpose of this conference is to bring together academics, NGOS, policy-makers,the media and members of civil society with the aim of: informing British civil society as well as the Moroccan and sub-Saharan diaspora about the situation of sub-Saharan migrants; advocating on behalf of migrants in regard to their fundamental human rights; creating a Euro-African network and a forum for productive dialogue between sub-Saharan Africa, the Maghreb and Europe, which in turn will contribute to finding sustainable solutions to the current challenges of migration. This is the first time ever in London that a Moroccan grassroots organisation will be voicing up their experience on the ground, looking to build social solidarity from the bottom up.

Please kindly note that places are limited so early registration is recommended. For more information contact: Fatiha Hajjat, ABCDS Coordinator, London. Email : abcdslondon@gmail.com

29 April 2008; 10.40am-2.00pm ; Church House, Westminster

On 4th February 2008 the Government published its final response to the Commission on Integration and Cohesion report ‘Our Shared Futures.’ The response promotes a range of policies to assist local authorities in dealing with the escalating challenges they face in relation to community cohesion, both in terms of population growth and population diversity. To this end, £50million has been made available over the next three years to promote cohesion and support local authorities.

This Westminster Briefing will give delegates the opportunity to discuss and be informed on new policy proposals, and engage with the panel in investigating key issues arising from the response.

For booking information and to read the full programme click here.

Monday 31 March 2008, London

A national conference on how the new 2007-2013 European Social Fund is being prepared to tackle poverty through small grants and trans-national grants.

As the new 2007-2013 Programme of the European Social Fund gets underway, there is concern about the progress of the UK against the target of halving child poverty by 2010, on the way to eliminating child poverty by 2020. Similarly, the Report from the London Child Poverty Commission, "Capital Gains", argues for urgent action to be taken, in part, on the employment and poverty agenda. 2010 will be the European Year for Combating Poverty & Social Exclusion and the European Commission has just completed a second Public Consultation on "Active Inclusion" . The European Social Fund is seen as a key EU instrument for contributing to the delivery of social inclusion. Indeed, employment is considered to be the major route out of poverty, with ESF financing schemes inside and outside the labour market including those working with the most disadvantaged. Within ESF, two important measures are still in preparation. The "community grants" programme will take over from earlier small-grants initiatives; whilst "active inclusion" will be a main theme of the new ESF trans-national programme likely to go out to direct bidding, later in 2008.
In promoting the above, providers from the third sector have a crucial role to play both in terms of being close to people economically excluded at street level and being actively involved in EU-wide organisations, such as the European Anti-Poverty Network .

If you want to know more and would like to get ahead of the emerging ESF Programme, then don't miss the chance to come along to this half-day event! For further information & booking form please go to LVSTC website: http://www.lvstc.org.uk/events.php

Friday 28th March 2008 ; 10 am – 4 pm
The Human Rights Action Centre ; 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA

To book a place email: admin@mecwr.org. For further information tel. 020 7701 2206

Thursday 17 April 2008 ; 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
London Councils ; 59½ Southwark, London, SW1P 4RR

You are invited to join us in discovering ‘How London Councils Works’. This is the first opportunity to learn about the impact of the recent changes in the structure of London Councils. For many organisations the image of London Councils is as a grant-maker or a commissioner of services from the 3rd Sector, but in fact it is an organisation of much greater strategic importance in London. Do not miss this unique opportunity to find out how and why these changes could affect you, and the new ways in which you can engage with London Councils.

Please RSVP to Hadiza Bamgbose, tel. 020 8709 9770, email: hadiza@londoncivicforum.org.uk

Training - Investing in Volunteering Quality Standard

Funding - The Young Londoners' Fund

Funding - Ealing Children Fund

Funding - Trust for London - Funding for Disabled People's Organisations

Funding - Grassroots Grants

Closing Date:25 March 2008
Salary:£24,000; Location:Ealing

Ealing Centre for Independent Living (CIL) needs a full-time worker to join our team, to take a key role in our disability work in the borough.

To receive an information pack, contact: Catherine Fernand, Ealing Centre for Independent Living,
1 Bayham Road, West Ealing, W13 0TQ; tel. 020 8280 2271 ; Email: ecil@ecil.org.
For further information visit ECIL website: http://www.ecil.org/

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 25th March 2008
Salary £39,032 9-month Maternity Cover Ref No: L/00108
Location London

We work in a dynamic, fast-changing environment. The policies and procedures that affect refugees and asylum seekers change all the time - and it is vital that we stay up to date with developments in this field. Our policy and research teams have a key role to play in developing our services and improving those offered by mainstream providers.

Working closely with our senior management team, you will clarify, shape and communicate our changes at the EU, international and UK government level. You will also represent us at a senior level, ensuring that our policy work reflects our organisation's wider objectives.

With your background in refugee, international development or social issues, you will have an in-depth understanding of the policy environment we work in. Furthermore, your considerable management experience will have given you the proven ability to supervise a range of different teams, plan strategically and manage complex budgets. Knowledge of policy and project development is also required.

For further information and an application pack click here.

Closing date for applications is Monday 31th March 2008
Salary £32,908 Ref No: L/00116; Location: London

At a time when asylum seekers and refugees remain among the most marginalised, misunderstood and vulnerable groups in our society, effective campaigning and successful integration are priorities. The Refugee Council is developing services to meet the needs of our clients through the provision of support, counselling and training. We are supporting people to navigate the complex asylum process and helping refugees to reach their potential and go on to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. An important part of this is the lobbying and campaigning work we do to uphold and protect the rights of asylum seekers and refugees, and our work with politicians and the media to try and influence the debate.

In your role as Institutional Giving Manager, you will lead an excellent team of three fundraisers to secure income from charitable trusts, corporate partners and statutory sources. You will help us maximise on our existing high value relationships with trusts and corporate supporters and develop strategies to increase income through establishing new funding partnerships in areas including corporate and regional fundraising.

Help us to make a real and lasting difference to refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. You will be an experienced fundraiser with strong relationship building skills, motivation and energy to develop this area of fundraising.

For further information and an application pack click here.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st April 2008
Salary £15,842 Temp to November 2008 Ref No: Y/00115
Location: Sheffield

The UK government is committed to a refugee resettlement programme whereby people fleeing persecution are selected and processed in the region of origin and brought to the UK with their status already determined. Under this scheme, a specific quota of refugees will be coming to the UK for permanent resettlement. The scheme formally began on 1st April 2003 with the first arrivals in Yorkshire and Humberside. Burmese and Karen refugees have been resettled in Sheffield since 2005.

The Refugee Council has the lead responsibility for the resettlement programme in the Yorkshire and Humberside region. The Resettlement Team will provide advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services, mainstream provision and establish community links over a 12 months period. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council resettlement team will promote both the integration and independence of this group.

The Resettlement interpreting team will be key interface between Refugee Council front line staff, Safe Haven staff, health service staff, job centre staff, other agencies, and users of the service. The team performs a vital role in allowing clients to express their needs and thus facilitating their access to the Refugee Council and external services through providing a high standard of interpreting services. The post-holder will be required to provide quality interpreting services between staff and users of the services, in accordance with the organisation’s code of conduct and other relevant policies and procedures. The post-holder will also be required to support the production and dissemination of client information by carrying out translation and proof reading duties.

For further information and an application pack click here.

London Borough of Hackney
PO2: £31,350 - £33,777 p.a. inc. ; Full time; Fixed term contract for two years initially
Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 March 2008

You will give clients with drug and alcohol issues a voice, enabling them to shape treatment provision by expanding and enhancing the Service User Council and Forum. You’ll also lead on the Hackney Drug and Alcohol User Involvement Strategy, and play a key role in identifying best practice. A trained officer with knowledge of providing services to this client group, you will have experience of liaising with colleagues, service providers and service users from a wide range of backgrounds and with a wide range of experience. You’ll also need an in-depth understanding of the challenges of user consultation.

For further information and an application form click here.
For informal enquiries, please contact Charity Ukaegbu, Hackney DAAT on 020 8356 2180.



Issue 135.. -...20 March 2008

About this service...

	Contents: Events (6); Training (5); Funding (4) ; Jobs (5)


	Events - Migration and Human Rights: The War Against Migrants at EU New Borders
	1 April 2008, Amnesty International Human Rights Action Centre, London Migrants Rigts Network and ABCDS are organising a conference on sub-saharan migrants in transit in Morocco. ABCDS is a non-governmental organisation based in Oujda, Morocco. For the past three years, the organisation has been active in providing humanitarian and legal assistance to sub-Saharan migrants in transit in north-eastern Morocco. The purpose of this conference is to bring together academics, NGOS, policy-makers,the media and members of civil society with the aim of: informing British civil society as well as the Moroccan and sub-Saharan diaspora about the situation of sub-Saharan migrants; advocating on behalf of migrants in regard to their fundamental human rights; creating a Euro-African network and a forum for productive dialogue between sub-Saharan Africa, the Maghreb and Europe, which in turn will contribute to finding sustainable solutions to the current challenges of migration. This is the first time ever in London that a Moroccan grassroots organisation will be voicing up their experience on the ground, looking to build social solidarity from the bottom up. Please kindly note that places are limited so early registration is recommended. For more information contact: Fatiha Hajjat, ABCDS Coordinator, London. Email : abcdslondon@gmail.com



	Events - Managing Population Change: New Approaches to Integration and Cohesion
	29 April 2008; 10.40am-2.00pm ; Church House, Westminster On 4th February 2008 the Government published its final response to the Commission on Integration and Cohesion report ‘Our Shared Futures.’ The response promotes a range of policies to assist local authorities in dealing with the escalating challenges they face in relation to community cohesion, both in terms of population growth and population diversity. To this end, £50million has been made available over the next three years to promote cohesion and support local authorities. This Westminster Briefing will give delegates the opportunity to discuss and be informed on new policy proposals, and engage with the panel in investigating key issues arising from the response. For booking information and to read the full programme click here.



	Events - Reaching Out!
	Monday 31 March 2008, London A national conference on how the new 2007-2013 European Social Fund is being prepared to tackle poverty through small grants and trans-national grants. As the new 2007-2013 Programme of the European Social Fund gets underway, there is concern about the progress of the UK against the target of halving child poverty by 2010, on the way to eliminating child poverty by 2020. Similarly, the Report from the London Child Poverty Commission, "Capital Gains", argues for urgent action to be taken, in part, on the employment and poverty agenda. 2010 will be the European Year for Combating Poverty & Social Exclusion and the European Commission has just completed a second Public Consultation on "Active Inclusion" . The European Social Fund is seen as a key EU instrument for contributing to the delivery of social inclusion. Indeed, employment is considered to be the major route out of poverty, with ESF financing schemes inside and outside the labour market including those working with the most disadvantaged. Within ESF, two important measures are still in preparation. The "community grants" programme will take over from earlier small-grants initiatives; whilst "active inclusion" will be a main theme of the new ESF trans-national programme likely to go out to direct bidding, later in 2008. In promoting the above, providers from the third sector have a crucial role to play both in terms of being close to people economically excluded at street level and being actively involved in EU-wide organisations, such as the European Anti-Poverty Network . If you want to know more and would like to get ahead of the emerging ESF Programme, then don't miss the chance to come along to this half-day event! For further information & booking form please go to LVSTC website: http://www.lvstc.org.uk/events.php



	Events - Ending 'Honour' Based Violence: The Way Forward
	Friday 28th March 2008 ; 10 am – 4 pm The Human Rights Action Centre ; 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA The Annual Conference of the Combating “Honour” Based Violence Forum is a free event for voluntary and statutory sectors service providers and community groups. The conference aims to provide an update of policies and strategies to address HBV and the current initiatives by voluntary and statutory services nationally. Speakers include: - Dr. Aisha Gill – Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Roehampton University - Hannana Siddiqui – Southall Black Sisters - Sawsan Salim – Director of Kurdistan Refugee Women’s Organisation - Jagdeesh Singh – Equal Action for Surjit and Banaz Campaign - Gita Patel – IMKAAN, advocacy support for BMER specialist refuges in the UK - Naana Otoo Oyzrtey – Director of FORWARD - Azam Kamguain – Researcher and writer - Gona Saed – Middle East Centre for Women’s Rights - Steve Deehan – Ch Insp. Metropolitan Police - Nazir Afzal O.B.E. – Crown Prosecution Service, West London - Shailin Shah – Foreign and Commonwealth Office – Forced Marriages Unit To book a place email: admin@mecwr.org. For further information tel. 020 7701 2206



	Events - How London Works - London Councils
	Thursday 17 April 2008 ; 9.30 am – 4.00 pm London Councils ; 59½ Southwark, London, SW1P 4RR You are invited to join us in discovering ‘How London Councils Works’. This is the first opportunity to learn about the impact of the recent changes in the structure of London Councils. For many organisations the image of London Councils is as a grant-maker or a commissioner of services from the 3rd Sector, but in fact it is an organisation of much greater strategic importance in London. Do not miss this unique opportunity to find out how and why these changes could affect you, and the new ways in which you can engage with London Councils. Please RSVP to Hadiza Bamgbose, tel. 020 8709 9770, email: hadiza@londoncivicforum.org.uk



	Events - Consultation on Olympics 2012. Info services for Community Organisations
	28 March 2008, London This consultation will discuss the best ways to run information services about Olympics 2012 for Community Organisations. For further information contact REAP (Refugees in Effective and Active Partnership), tel. 01895 441530, email: sarah@reap.org.uk



	Training - New Voice in London: Action Learning Event
	31 March, London Praxis will be running A New Voice in London aims to give a voice to hidden communities of London, particularly those experiencing levels of vulnerability and exploitation. These communities include new migrants from within and outside the EU, refugees, asylum seekers, failed asylum seekers and undocumented migrants. This event will enable participants to share common experience and with the help of drama, analyse what is happening. The event will include roundtable discussions with policy makers to allow for engagement and dialogue for which we would like key stakeholders to attend as well as a final action-planning session. For further information contact: Alex Sutton 020 7729 7985 alex.sutton@praxis.org.uk



	Training - Meeting the needs of trafficked women: immigration and criminal law
	10 September 2008 9.30am – 1pm NCVO, Regents Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL To coincide with the coming into force of the Council of Europe’s Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings 2005 in Spring 2008, which the UK has signed, this exciting new course will look at immigration and criminal law around trafficking including: What is trafficking? The international and domestic response; The immigration position of trafficked women in the UK (including applying for asylum and the rights of women from the EEA); Trafficking for sexual exploitation: the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and protections for survivors of sexual violence; Trafficking for purposes other than sexual exploitation ; Supporting trafficked women in the UK. All participants will receive a copy of our latest publication 'Pathways to Justice: BMER women, violence and the law'. For further information and bookings contact: Rights of Women, tel. 020 7251 6575/6; email info@row.org.uk or visit www.rightsofwomen.org.uk



	Training - Safe as houses: domestic violence - women’s rights to housing and property
	2 July 2008 9.30am – 1pm NCVO, Regents Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL A practical overview of the housing alternatives and legal options available to women following the end of an abusive relationship, this course includes: Married women and civil partners’ rights and how to protect them; Safeguarding the home of a cohabitant; Occupation orders and transferring a tenancy; Homelessness, domestic violence and local authority obligations; Supporting women with no recourse to public funds, refugee and asylum seeking women. All participants will receive a copy of Rights of Women’s Domestic Violence DIY Injunction Handbook. For further information and bookings contact: Rights of Women, tel. 020 7251 6575/6; email info@row.org.uk or visit www.rightsofwomen.org.uk



	Training - Free legal seminars for charities and community groups
	9 April 2008, London LawWorks are pleased to invite you or anyone from your organisation to the LawWorks Practical Advice Talks (PATs) to be held on Wednesday 9th April, and kindly hosted by one of our central London member law firms. These free legal training talks are aimed at not for profit organisations and should help them identify legal problems, avoid future legal claims and strengthen their governance by sharing best practice. The morning will consist of two seminars delivered by specialist City solicitors: - 09.30 - 11.00 Charity Law session - Legal Structure for Social Enterprise - 11.30 - 13.00 Employment - An introduction to Discrimination Law There will also be a chance to meet the LawWorks for Community Groups team to discuss ways in which LawWorks might be able to assist with any legal problems your organisation is currently facing. NB: Strictly no admittance on the day unless you have completed the free online application registration process. To apply or for further information click here.



	Training - Investing in Volunteering Quality Standard
	3 April 2008; 10:00 – 16:00 Hackney Voluntary Action, 92 Dalston Lane , Hackney E8 1NG Does your organisation involve volunteers? If you do, you will benefit from IiV Quality Standard which recognises your commitment to volunteering? IiV is the UK quality standard and evidence of good practice for all organisations which involve volunteers in their work. Through this training, HVA can help you work towards achieving this standard using the four main areas of volunteer management such as: Planning for volunteer involvement; Recruiting volunteers; Selecting and matching volunteers; Supporting and retaining volunteers. For further information or to book a place contact: Atim, tel. 020 7241 4443 or email info@hackneyvoluntaryaction.org.uk



	Funding - The Young Londoners' Fund
	Closing Date: 12.00 hrs, 2 May 2008 The London Development Agency (LDA) invites Expressions of Interest for the Young Londoners' Fund (YLF). The Fund will provide up to £5 million funding for Third Sector organisations. The intention of this is to enable these organisations to provide support to young Londoners on a borough, cross-borough or pan-London basis by increasing the range of services, providing more support for parents and giving young people wider opportunities to gain new skills and raise their aspirations. A key element of the fund is also about encouraging young Londoners to get involved in decision-making about the provision of services. The aim is to fund activities which promote positive opportunities for young people to develop their personal, social, emotional skills and help them with their education, training or employment needs. Helping young people to fulfil their potential will have a positive effect on their health, safety and educational outcomes and will be of wider benefit to the London economy. The YLF is targeted primarily at 8-19 year olds who face barriers to improving their life chances and are more likely to experience poor outcomes. It will, however, also provide support for those aged 19-25 who are disabled, have learning difficulties, or who are leaving care and need extra support to make the transition to adulthood. Grants will be made to run projects that run to the period ending 31 August 2010. We will expect to fund proposals seeking a minimum of £400,000 funding across the two-year programme. For further information and application guidelines click here.



	Funding - Ealing Children Fund
	Closing Date: 26 March 2008 Ealing Council are inviting organisations with the capacity to provide high quality early intervention and prevention services for vulnerable 5-13 year olds to: Improve the educational achievement of under achieving groups; Reduce youth offending and anti-social behaviour; Provide diversionary activities to the most disadvantaged groups; Offer counselling support to children affected by domestic violence. Funding will be for three years, renewed yearly subject to funding availability and satisfactory service performance. For further information click here.



	Funding - Trust for London - Funding for Disabled People's Organisations
	Next deadlines for applications: 30 May 2008 ; 25 October 2008. The Trust for London is calling for applications from small, disabled-led organisations involved in, or who are interested in developing, campaigning and advocacy activities. One of the Trust’s key current aims is to support user-led work that directly challenges discrimination faced by disabled people. The Trust works within the social model of disability. This includes all disabled people including those with mental health issues, people living with HIV/AIDS, and those living with other chronic health conditions. We are particularly interested in work that addresses multiple disadvantages, for example, the double discrimination faced by disabled people from Black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. Funding is available for work that: Encourages disabled people to have a stronger voice with service providers, policy-makers and increases involvement in public debate; Campaigns to improve the quality of life for disabled people, locally or nationally; Includes self-advocacy groups of people with learning difficulties. Full guidelines are available at www.trustforlondon.org.uk. We are more than happy to discuss your application with you, and you can speak to one of our Officers on 020 7606 6145 or e-mail trustforlondon@cityparochial.org.uk



	Funding - Grassroots Grants
	Grassroots Grants is a £130 million programme that aims to invest in a thriving community sector. It is funded by Office of the Third Sector (OTS) and delivered by the Community Development Foundation (CDF). The programme, which will run from 2008-2011 will be divided into two parts: an £80 million small grants fund for community organisations; and a £50 million endowments programme to enable local funders to generate additional donations on a matched basis and invest them in endowments, thereby building their capacity to provide long-term funding for frontline community organisations. CDF is currently requesting applications from Third Sector organisations to manage the small grant and endowment match challenge elements of the Grassroots Grants programme in their area. Between now and July 2008, CDF will be allocating the money to Local Funders. Therefore, funding for grassroots community and voluntary groups will not open until after July 2008, and will be subject to the timelines set by the Local Funders. Details of the succesful Local Funders will be available on CDF's website after July 2008. The deadline for applications to become a local funder is 30 April 2008. For further information click here.



	Jobs - Information, Advice and Advocacy worker
	Closing Date:25 March 2008 Salary:£24,000; Location:Ealing Ealing Centre for Independent Living (CIL) needs a full-time worker to join our team, to take a key role in our disability work in the borough. To receive an information pack, contact: Catherine Fernand, Ealing Centre for Independent Living, 1 Bayham Road, West Ealing, W13 0TQ; tel. 020 8280 2271 ; Email: ecil@ecil.org. For further information visit ECIL website: http://www.ecil.org/



	Jobs - Refugee Council - Head of International and UK Policy
	Closing date for applications is Tuesday 25th March 2008 Salary £39,032 9-month Maternity Cover Ref No: L/00108 Location London We work in a dynamic, fast-changing environment. The policies and procedures that affect refugees and asylum seekers change all the time - and it is vital that we stay up to date with developments in this field. Our policy and research teams have a key role to play in developing our services and improving those offered by mainstream providers. Working closely with our senior management team, you will clarify, shape and communicate our changes at the EU, international and UK government level. You will also represent us at a senior level, ensuring that our policy work reflects our organisation's wider objectives. With your background in refugee, international development or social issues, you will have an in-depth understanding of the policy environment we work in. Furthermore, your considerable management experience will have given you the proven ability to supervise a range of different teams, plan strategically and manage complex budgets. Knowledge of policy and project development is also required. For further information and an application pack click here.



	Jobs - Refugee Council - Institutional Giving Manager
	Closing date for applications is Monday 31th March 2008 Salary £32,908 Ref No: L/00116; Location: London At a time when asylum seekers and refugees remain among the most marginalised, misunderstood and vulnerable groups in our society, effective campaigning and successful integration are priorities. The Refugee Council is developing services to meet the needs of our clients through the provision of support, counselling and training. We are supporting people to navigate the complex asylum process and helping refugees to reach their potential and go on to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. An important part of this is the lobbying and campaigning work we do to uphold and protect the rights of asylum seekers and refugees, and our work with politicians and the media to try and influence the debate. In your role as Institutional Giving Manager, you will lead an excellent team of three fundraisers to secure income from charitable trusts, corporate partners and statutory sources. You will help us maximise on our existing high value relationships with trusts and corporate supporters and develop strategies to increase income through establishing new funding partnerships in areas including corporate and regional fundraising. Help us to make a real and lasting difference to refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. You will be an experienced fundraiser with strong relationship building skills, motivation and energy to develop this area of fundraising. For further information and an application pack click here.



	Jobs - Interpreter (Burmese) - Sheffield
	Closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st April 2008 Salary £15,842 Temp to November 2008 Ref No: Y/00115 Location: Sheffield The UK government is committed to a refugee resettlement programme whereby people fleeing persecution are selected and processed in the region of origin and brought to the UK with their status already determined. Under this scheme, a specific quota of refugees will be coming to the UK for permanent resettlement. The scheme formally began on 1st April 2003 with the first arrivals in Yorkshire and Humberside. Burmese and Karen refugees have been resettled in Sheffield since 2005. The Refugee Council has the lead responsibility for the resettlement programme in the Yorkshire and Humberside region. The Resettlement Team will provide advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services, mainstream provision and establish community links over a 12 months period. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council resettlement team will promote both the integration and independence of this group. The Resettlement interpreting team will be key interface between Refugee Council front line staff, Safe Haven staff, health service staff, job centre staff, other agencies, and users of the service. The team performs a vital role in allowing clients to express their needs and thus facilitating their access to the Refugee Council and external services through providing a high standard of interpreting services. The post-holder will be required to provide quality interpreting services between staff and users of the services, in accordance with the organisation’s code of conduct and other relevant policies and procedures. The post-holder will also be required to support the production and dissemination of client information by carrying out translation and proof reading duties. For further information and an application pack click here.



	Jobs - Neighbourhoods & Regeneration: Service User Development Officer
	London Borough of Hackney PO2: £31,350 - £33,777 p.a. inc. ; Full time; Fixed term contract for two years initially Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 March 2008 You will give clients with drug and alcohol issues a voice, enabling them to shape treatment provision by expanding and enhancing the Service User Council and Forum. You’ll also lead on the Hackney Drug and Alcohol User Involvement Strategy, and play a key role in identifying best practice. A trained officer with knowledge of providing services to this client group, you will have experience of liaising with colleagues, service providers and service users from a wide range of backgrounds and with a wide range of experience. You’ll also need an in-depth understanding of the challenges of user consultation. For further information and an application form click here. For informal enquiries, please contact Charity Ukaegbu, Hackney DAAT on 020 8356 2180.



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