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Vacancy at Sheffield City of Sanctuary

Submitted by Dave Sutton-Jones on Tue, 07/04/2009 - 14:06

Sheffield City of Sanctuary is looking for a part-time network development officer, to develop our existing network of supporting organisations and volunteers throughout the city.

The post will be 2.5 days (17.5 hours) per week, based at our Sheffield City Centre office. Salary is £10,000 p.a. (£20,000 pro
rata)

We are looking for someone with a thorough knowledge of issues affecting people seeking sanctuary in the UK, experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers, and skills in building links with different organisations and communities.

We need your enthusiasm, creativity and fresh ideas to help us to realise the full potential of the City of Sanctuary movement in Sheffield. You will recruit and support a team of volunteers to be advocates for the full involvement of people seeking sanctuary in all aspects of Sheffield life. You will also work with local government, media, arts, education and business organisations to promote good practice in welcoming and including people seeking sanctuary.

You can download a job description, person specification and application form from the City of Sanctuary website:
www.cityofsanctuary.org/sheffield

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 5th May.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 14th May. Applications must be received by email.

For further information you can also contact craig@cityofsanctuary.org

Job Vacancy

Submitted by Dave Sutton-Jones on Mon, 23/03/2009 - 17:04

OPEN FORUM FOR ECONOMIC REGENERATION

OFFER is the Community Empowerment Network for Sheffield working with Sheffield Faiths Forum to create a strong and influential voice for the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector, to influence key decision makers in the city.

We are seeking a Faith Network Neighbourhoods Worker (SCP 27-30,
£22,730 - £25,220, subject to national negotiations on NJC pay scales for 2009-2010). The post is full time.

You will be confident in supporting the diverse faith groups within Sheffield’s neighbourhoods to work together with agencies to tackle local issues, increasing the voice and influence of faith communities across the City. You will report to the Faith Network Development Officer and be responsible to the Sheffield Faiths Forum.

For an informal chat contact Dave Sutton-Jones, see number below.

For an application pack contact OFFER, Tel. 0114 253 6730, e-mail info@offer.org.uk or download from www.offer.org.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Deadline is 5pm Friday 17th April, we hope to interview on Thursday 30th April 2009.

OFFER provides an 8% pension scheme, and 25 days annual leave. OFFER strives to be an equal opportunity employer. Currently funding for this post is secured until the end of March 2011, through Capacitybuilders.

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Sheffield Faiths Forum Annual Meeting

Tuesday, 24 March 2009 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
City Hall, Memorial Hall
Barkers Pool, Sheffield,
S1 2JA

This event will include an annual review of the work of Sheffield Faiths Forum, a chance to hear about the new Community Assemblies for Sheffield from Evelyn Milne or Vince Roberts, Sheffield City Council, and an opportunity to discuss ways for faith communities to be involved.

If you are interested in coming to the meeting please contact OFFER on 0114 253 6730 or email info@offer.org.uk (please include your name, contact details, faith group you are connected with and any special requirements).

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Preventing Violent Extremism

Monday, 16 February 2009 - 9:30am - 2:00pm
Holiday Inn Royal Victoria
Victoria Station Road
S4 7YE

The first of two half-day conferences looking at the Preventing Violent Extremism strategy in Sheffield. Part One examines what the strategy is with speakers and workshops. Part Two, on 16th March, will look at practical ways of influencing the strategy. Book for both parts online at offer.org.uk/events or call 0114 253 6730

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Green New Deal Conference

Saturday, 28 February 2009 - 9:00am - 5:30pm
St Mary's Conference Centre
Bramall Lane, Sheffield
S2 4QZ

Promoted by Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change and supporting organisations and green businesses

Keynote Speakers will include

Colin Hines and Larry Elliot (Economics Editor of the Guardian) Green New Deal Group Mirian Kennet Green Economics Institute
Karen Leech Localise West Midlands
Faslun Khalid Islamic Foundation for Eclogical Sciences
Environment Cllr Andrew Cooper Kirklees Council
Julia Gash Bag It Don’t Bin It

There will be a Faiths stream at the conference with a focus on how faith communities can utilise the inclusivity provisions of the Sustainable Communities Act and ideas within the Green New Deal to develop greater “well being”.

Registration details can be found on www.sheffieldgreennewdeal.org.uk plus background documents including some material on the Act itself.

co organisers David Hayes, Jenny Patient, Heather Hunt

Tel 0114 274 6880

Success for All - raising the aspirations and attainment of Sheffield's children and young people

Tuesday, 27 January 2009 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
City Hall Ballroom
Barkers Pool, Sheffield
S1

Sheffield First Partnership, in collaboration with Sheffield City Council is organising this event.

Hosted by Radio Sheffield’s Andy Kershaw, this inspirational event will:

  • Launch the city’s new collective commitment to raising aspirations and attainment.
  • Celebrate the range of contributions made by businesses and community organisations.
  • Hear how young people’s lives have been influenced and their aspirations raised.
  • Invite and stimulate new ideas and activities.

For further information, please download the flyer.

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Holocaust Memorial Day - Stand up to Hatred

Tuesday, 27 January 2009 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Winter Gardens
Surrey St, Sheffield
S1 2LH

Organised by Sheffield City Council:
Join us in the Winter Garden for a candlelit memorial ceremony to mark this national day of reflection. We will remember those who died in the Holocaust and more recent genocides through a series of readings. We will consider what the world has learned since the Holocaust and what we still need to learn to ensure these appalling tragedies never happen again.

The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Cllr Jane Bird, will host the ceremony. Speakers including Sheffield school pupils will use a series of readings, stories and images to help us to Stand Up To Hatred and to learn how important lessons from our history can help us to deal with the issues of today

Greening our Church Buildings

Tuesday, 27 January 2009 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Quaker Meeting House
10 St James Street, Sheffield
S1 2EW

How do we practically reduce the carbon footprint of our Church buildings?

With John Grant lecturer at Hallam University in Environmental Planning and member of the Catholic Diocese of Hallam

This will be a practical session covering simple steps to ambitious projects

There will also be a Question and Answer Session with a Panel

More Information:Contact Mike Gilbert (01433) 639152 /M.Gilbert@Churcharmy.org.uk

Pilgrimage for Peace - Inter faith peace walk

Sunday, 26 April 2009 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Start at Al-Rakman Mosque
Ellesmere Road, Sheffield
S4 7JD

Organised by Sheffield Faith Leaders Group and the Islamic Society of Britain with the support of Sheffield Faiths Forum and Yorkshire & Humber Faiths Forum.

The route is from Al-Rakman Mosque, Ellesmere Road, for 2.5 miles through Burngreave and Firth Park, finishing at Firth Park Methodist Church, 8 Stubbin Lane, S5 6QL. Stops will be made at each place of worship for personal prayers.

Colours of Sheffield - Sheffield PCT Community Development Team Annual Review

Tuesday, 3 February 2009 - 9:30am - 3:00pm
Burngreave Vestry Hall
Burngreave Road, Sheffield

To book a place contact:
shima.nazir@sheffieldpct.nhs.uk
0114 2262372

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