Community Care and Health Forum

Posted on October 10, 2019

The next meeting of the Third Sector Community Care and Health Forum will be on Tuesday 5^th November, 10am – 12pm at the Falkirk Fire Station, Westfield, Falkirk, FK2 9AH.

Kathryn Roseweir from NHS Forth Valley will be attending to speak about their Decider Skills Training, alongside Fraser Mitchell from the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi), who will be speaking on Community Led Support.

The agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting are available on the CVS Falkirk website.

For further information, please visit the dedicated Community Care and Health Forum webpage.

Alternatively, to note your attendance or be added to the forum mailing list, please contact Scott Malcolm by phone: 01324 692010, or email: Scott.Malcolm@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

Braveheart Connections Development Officer Vacancy

The Braveheart Association is currently recruiting a Development Officer for their Braveheart Connections initiative. The position is 15 hours per week, with a fixed term contract for 9 months and a wage of £11.50 – £12.50 per hour. The successful candidate will recruit, train, support and manage the initiative’s volunteer team, and develop a programme of activities with the Braveheart manager. The deadline for applications is Thursday 24th October

Strathcarron Hospice Compassionate Community Builder Vacancies

Strathcarron Hospice is currently recruiting 3 Compassionate Community Builders. The position is 20 hours per week, worked flexibly, with a fixed term contract of 3 year and a salary of £22,152 – £24,258 per annum (pro rata). The successful candidates will support the building of connected and caring communities which enable people with deteriorating health, and their carers, to live well up to the end of life. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 21st October.

Light Up A Life Volunteers

Strathcarron Hospice is looking for a number of volunteers who would like to dedicate a minimum of one 2 hour volunteering slot in the local Falkirk area. Volunteers will help with fundraising, and assist supporters to choose a “Light Up A Life” pin badge, or to dedicate a “Strathcarron Star” to someone special. Volunteers must 16 years old or over, and no previous experience is required.

2019 Better Breaks Grants Programme

Shared Care Scotland’s Short Breaks Fund has launched the 2019 Better Breaks programme, which provides grants for third sector organisations to develop and deliver short breaks, projects, activities and services for children and young people with disabilities, and their carers. Grants are for one year (April 2020 – March 2021), with a total of £1.1 million available. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 21st November.

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