T3SC (Tameside 3rd Sector Coalition) is dedicated to providing support, advice and information
to our local voluntary and community groups (the VCS or third sector).
We are a registered charity (no:1094744) working throughout Tameside.
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Goodbye's
from T3SC
As you probably know Jane Friend, our Community Networker
in the
Health and Social Care Team, left T3SC at the end of March to work as the Network
Co-ordinator for Groundwork.
This month Susan Roberts, the Droylsden
Development Worker, also ended her secondment and has returned to her
full time role at Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council as the
Environment Officer.
(Veronica and Jane)
Ruth Madden will be taking over Sue's
role as the Droylsden Development Worker from 1 May.
Both Jane and Susan did some great work and
are already
missed. It was a pleasure working with them both and we wish them well
for the future.
(Support and Development Team -
Susan third from left)
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Community Networker – Health & Social Care (FT)
Based in Ashton under Lyne, Tameside
36 hours per week, £23,749 - £25,320
Tameside 3rd Sector Coalition (T3SC) is working to build a strong,
diverse and influential voluntary & community sector for Tameside.
Working as part of our Health and Social Care Team, this exciting post
will focus on strengthening voluntary and community sector engagement in
the Health agenda. The post holder will lead on the continued growth and
development of the Tameside Health Network and provide support to health
groups to raise their profile, and increase their capacity
to influence service delivery locally.
The successful applicants will have the skills to reach out and work
creatively with individuals, groups and local communities to increase
levels of involvement; excellent organisation and communication skills;
a solid knowledge of health structures and will be committed to quality
and equality in practice.
For more information call T3SC on 0161 339 4985 or email
Helen.Tallents@t3sc.org.
Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: Friday 23 May, 12 noon
Shortlisting: 27/28 May
Interviews: Wednesday, 4 June
Person
Specification
Job Description
Application form
Guidance notes
Equal Opportunities form
T3SC Annual report
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Children and youth workers in the spotlight
Staff and volunteers working with children and young people will have an
opportunity to showcase how they make a difference to families living
Tameside. Government inspectors are to carry out a Joint Area Review
(JAR) of the borough in June and July to look at what it is like for
youngsters growing up here.
The JAR will focus on the five Every Child Matters outcomes: being
healthy; staying safe; enjoying and achieving; making a positive
contribution and; achieving economic wellbeing. Inspectors will take
particular note of outcomes for more vulnerable children, such as looked
after children, children on the child protection register and children
with disabilities. Everyone linked to organisations that are part of
Tameside’s Children and Young People Strategic Partnership will be
involved in the JAR process in some way. The JAR team will want to talk
to all levels of staff in the different services areas.
Cllr Allison Gwynne, chair of the Children and Young People Strategic
Partnership, said: 'We have come a long way in our partnership working
and have a lot to be proud of in the services we provide for children,
young people and their families. The JAR will give plenty of
opportunities for staff, young people and parents to show inspectors
what it’s like to live in Tameside and provide evidence about the
quality of services and outcomes achieved here.'
More information: Veronica
Hyde at veronica.hyde@t3sc.org
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Topaz
Well Being Centre Open days
6, 7 and 8 May, 10am - 5pm
Topaz the Well Being Centre opens at Tameside and Glossop Mind on 12
May.
Topaz has a vegetarian café where you can get a meal or a snack, meet
friends or just relax. There will be a wide variety of courses on offer.
Whether you want to sing, dance, exercise or pursue areas of personal
development we will have a course to suit you: many of the courses will
be delivered in the specially designed art and dance studios.
Counselling is also offered in a dedicated suite.
Drop in to one of Topaz's open days to check out what's on offer.
Musicians will be playing, there will be taster sessions of some of the
many courses and our chef, Kevin, will be offering samples of the
delicious food that will be on the café’s menu. Homemade dips and
crudités, Indian food and his speciality roulade are just some of the
appetising foods you will be able to try.
The open days take place on the 6, 7 and 8 May between 10am and 5pm.
Visit and you might meet the famous footballer who will be dropping in
to one of the sessions. Most importantly take a moment to meet the
staff.
Find us at 216-218 Katherine Street, Ashton under Lyne, OL67AS
More information about Topaz look on our web-site at
www.topaz-ashton.org ,
Tel: 0161 330 9223 or e-mail
valerie@tgmind.co.uk
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GMVCO
Greater Manchester Centre
for Voluntary Organisation
Social enterprise and the voluntary sector -
conference
Tuesday 3 June 2008, 10am – 3pm, St Thomas Centre, Manchester M12
A conference to examine the potential and pitfalls of social enterprise
for the voluntary and community sector (VCS). Social enterprises are
businesses with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are mainly
re-invested for community benefit, rather than being driven by the need
to maximise profit for the shareholders and directors. With social
enterprise currently high on the policy agenda and Government keen to
increase its take-up amongst third sector organisations, just how
relevant is this business model for VCS organisations seeking to achieve
more effective social outcomes and organisational sustainability? This
conference will debate the pros and cons of social enterprise for the
sector.
Presenters include:
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Simon Thorrington – NW Regional
Manager, Charity Bank
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Duncan Scott – Co-author of Social
Enterprise in Practice
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Keith Smithies – Assistant Director
North, Development Trusts Association
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Andy Wynne – Network Co-ordinator,
Together Works
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Linda Banks – Legal Services Officer,
Co-operatives UK
Workshops:
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Support for social enterprise
development
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Warning signs for social enterprises
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Choosing a suitable legal structure
Workshops will be repeated, enabling
delegates to attend two of the three sessions.
Target audience: VCS managers, development and policy staff;
social enterprises; social enterprise umbrella bodies, regeneration
officers; Local Authority and Primary Care Trust commissioners; Local Strategic Partnerships.
Cost: GMCVO members £45; Voluntary sector £55; Statutory sector
£75;
The cost includes lunch, refreshments, delegate pack and copy of ‘Social
Enterprise in Practice’ (normal price £8).
Bookings:
sue.barrett@gmcvo.org.uk or Tel: 0161 277 1001
Details:
david.sutcliffe@gmcvo.org.uk or Tel: 0161 277 1011
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website
Our website is being regularly updated
with Third Sector jobs, free
training and events and the latest Tameside Third
Sector news.
Don't forget to check the pages
regularly and if you
want to include any items please contact
Hannah Powell.
Don’t
leave us in the dark
SPECTRUM are
campaigning to stop the banning of incandescent bulbs. The government
plan to ban incandescent bulbs in favour of low energy and fluorescent
tubes from 2011. SPECTRUM represent various charities and are
campaigning on behalf of people with light sensitivity who have problems
when the come into contact with fluorescent tubes and low energy bulbs.
Problems arising can range from rashes to memory loss and genetic
damage. Unfortunately currently there is no alternative light which is
safe and energy efficient. Greenpeace have suggested obtaining the bulbs
by prescription but this would cost £6 per item. If no alternative is
found sufferers will be living with no lighting and will not be able to
visit their friends and relatives so will be confined to their homes.
If you would like more details, contact:
David Price, Tel: 0161 320 9484, email:
david.price23@ntlworld.com, Website:
www.spectrumalliance.org.uk
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