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Quickmail Editor: Jamie O'Neill

                                  

 

A weekly news, events and jobs bulletin with the largest, most diverse subscriber list - over 12,000 (est. circulation: 40,000) - of socially conscious individuals/organisations in Scotland, UK and parts of Europe. Includes the biggest database of BME groups. Also includes refugee organisations/ individuals, voluntary and housing organisations, civil servants, politicians, health agencies, trade unions, anti-racist/human rights/poverty campaigns, central government, individuals and many more.

 

Employers targeting ethnic minorities in Quickmail report excellent results. (latest QuickMail)

 

Copy deadline is every Thursday 12 Noon

Just email text to: Quickmail@paih.org 


Hello, how's tricks? I just want to get a few things off my chest...

 

I am thinking of getting one of those supermarket self-scanning machines installed in our office. The woman who does the voice really brightened up my day today when she reminded me to take my fiver. If there were one in every office, then people could sit down and have a chat with her. No I am joking, she actually annoys me so much! She told me 5 times to insert my money and is really patronising. I don't want to go to the shops and have to deal with a machine that thinks it's God's gift. She made me feel like an idiot and plus the girl behind the counter is a lot more helpful and smiles too.

 

Has anyone tried walking down Buchanan Street when it's wet? I felt like I was on Glencoe. Those market research people, who stop me every day (sometimes twice!), should maybe look into how many people have slipped whilst walking down Buchanan Street and then they can compare how wet it was. I am starting to hate that street and if they open another well-known-brand of coffee shop, then I'm out of here.

 

Time is running out for entries in our New Directory. If you have not sent us your details, then visit www.paih.org, where you will find more details and info on how to submit your form.

 

As always, have a nice week, do not go skiing down Buchanan street and stay away from those check out machines; they are ruining the economy! Jamie

 

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News - Visit www.paih.org for the latest NEWS from Positive Action in Housing!


What do you think about housing? - Young Person's Survey

 

Young refugees and asylum seekers learn life skills in Glasgow

 

New bid to deport asylum seeker, 4, from birth country

 

The sisters who faced deportation from the UK

 

BMA calls for more help for non-UK residents

 

Sudanese asylum seekers bundled onto plane in bungled deportation case


Positive Action in Housing Annual Report Advertising

Positive Action in Housing are now looking for organisations to support our humanitarian work by advertising in our 14th Annual Report.

 

Advertising costs are very reasonable, and there is no VAT charge. See below for prices.
 

This year's annual report will be circulated to over 1000 organisations across Scotland, including our members, BME/refugee/new migrant groups, housing and voluntary organisations, elected representatives, faith groups, equality organisations, government officials and many others with an interest in our work. It will also be published in PDF format and emailed to over 13,000 subscribers, thereby ensuring maximum coverage.

 

If you are interested in Advertising, please visit www.paih.org/Latest-News-Appeals/Annual-Report-Advertising.html


Volunteering with Positive Action in Housing

The importance of volunteers to Positive Action in Housing cannot be underestimated. We are very fortunate to benefit from the efforts of a long standing, dedicated and highly competent team of volunteers.

Volunteers assist all of our projects (Admin & Finance Team, Housing Advice Casework Team, New Migrants Action Project and Training Department) by supporting other staff members, volunteers and our service users.
 

For more information about volunteering and  how to apply, please visit www.paih.org/Volunteer/Volunteer.html


Choice Based Letting Scheme

Positive Action in Housing are now offering addional drop-in surgeries to assist people from refugee, new migrants and BME communities to bid for properties advertised under the Choice Based Lettings Scheme.

 

Our multilingual advisors and volunteers will provide step by step guidance and enable service users to bid for properties independently.

 

Our Drop-Ins are on Tuesday and Friday mornings between 10AM and 12 Noon.

For further information Contact the Frontline Housing Advisory Service Manager on 0141 353 2220

 

Also print and display a full list of Drop in Surgeries provided by PAIH - www.paih.org/Dropinsurgerytimesposter.pdf

 


Scottish Third Sector Evidence Library

A new evidence library has been launched by SCVO to provide a resource for discovering new research, finding out the latest facts and figures and stimulating ideas. The library contains over 800 research items and can be accessed by clicking here . Alternatively you can find it on the main SCVO website www.scvo.org.uk, clicking 'Projects' and then 'Evidence Library'.

 


Scottish Ethnic Minorities Directory 2009

Positive Action in Housing’s Directory lists non profit making organisations, projects and services serving the needs of people from ethnic minority, refugee, asylum seeker and new migrant communities. To ensure your entry is included, it’s important to state how your services meet the needs of these service users, e.g. language, specific project or diverse workforce or ways in which your services reach a diverse audience. The Directory will be distributed in autumn 2009 to our members, non-profit organisations across Scotland, the Scottish government, politicians and funders who may be interested in donating to your work.

The extended deadline for return is July 24, 2009.

 

Add your organisation to the Directory NOW! - Click here 


Community Ideas Campaign

The Community Ideas Campaign has been launched by Employers in Voluntary Housing to help Scotland and all its Communities both respond to and recover from the current economic difficulties. The campaign is based on the Irish Ideas Campaign where 5000 ideas were generated in one month to help regenerate the Irish economy.

 

Launched on 4 June 2009, the initial phase of the campaign is seeking people's ideas to preserve and grow employment, stimulate activity across the community, make it easier for ordinary people to make a difference, kick start our construction industry to provide sustainable homes.

 

The campaign's motto is simple; no whinging! Therefore, the campaign will only consider ideas that are positive and think about solutions, not the problems!

To get involved, head on over to http://communityideascampaign.socialgo.com/


Positive Action in Housing's 14th AGM

Positive Action in Housing's 14th Annual General Meeting will be held at Positive Action in Housing's offices in Glasgow City Centre, from 11am on Friday, 4th September 2009

The AGM is extremely well attended and a brilliant opportunity for members and supporters to meet and celebrate the past year's achievements. Lunch will be provided and there will be an informal social event afterwards - to be notified.

 

Please follow the link below for more details on how to register your attendance or apologies.

 

More Info - www.paih.org/About/Annual-General-Meeting.html


Positive Action in Housing has launched a free, interactive, online resource: Tackling Racist Incidents – A Toolkit for Scottish Housing Providers available at www.challengeracism.com 

 

The toolkit is the result of our collaborative work with new migrant, refugee, asylum seeker and minority ethnic communities who have experienced racial harassment and a working party of housing providers. The toolkit and its guidance are clear and user friendly offering: practical advice, an overview of responsibilities and best practice examples, model policies, template forms, current legislation.

 

For paper copies of posters further guidance in taking action or to discuss training on tackling racist incidents or please contact Positive Action in Housing on 0141 353 2220 or by emailing home@paih.org


Welcome? DVD

‘Welcome?’ is a DVD compilation that contains five short films that show the effects of the UK’s policies and offer practical suggestions on doing something about it.

 

The Welcome DVD is free for asylum seekers/refugees and people on low incomes. Otherwise we ask for a donation. Some suggested donations are £15 for individuals and £75 for organisations. £15 will pay for one night hostel accommodation, £5 will pay for food for a day and £75 will help pay for a week’s accommodation.

 

Money raised will directly support destitute asylum seekers. For multiple copies please telephone 0141 353 2220 to discuss, before ordering or email quickmail@paih.org or visit www.paih.org for more details.

 

 

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Crossroads

Youth & Community Association seek a
 

DEVELOPMENT WORKER

to GOVANHILL & POLLOKSHIELDS INTEGRATION NETWORK
35 hours per week
 

SJC Points 28-30

(£23,820-£25,551)

plus 6% pension contribution
 

This post is funded until March 2010, with options beyond this dependent upon successful fundraising.
 

We are looking for a Development Worker to join our community development work base in Govanhill.
 

The successful candidate will support the work of Govanhill and Pollokshields Integration Network, managing day-to-day activities and working towards implementing the Network’s mission to ‘Promote understanding and combat discrimination within the local community to achieve equal opportunities for all. We will achieve this by working with all of the community, by recognising the unique diversity of Govanhill, and by working in partnership with local organisations’.

For an Application Pack please contact:
 

Carol McConnell

Crossroads Youth & Community Association

19a Belleisle Street, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 8HL

Tel: 0141-423-5955

Fax: 0141-423 5855

email: carolm@cyca.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th August 2009


Cairn Housing Association

Meeting Local Housing Demand…..Nationwide
 

Cairn Housing Association is a national social housing provider, with approximately 3,000 houses in management. The following vacancy has arisen in our Edinburgh area office.
 

SERVICE MANAGER – CARE AND SUPPORT – EDINBURGH area office
Salary - £32,354 - £37,037 including Essential Car User’s Allowance – entry bar at £34,228 dependent on qualifications and experience.

This post is within our Operations Department. Reporting to the Head of Service (South), you will be responsible for the management and development of services within our 2 Care Homes and 6 Very Sheltered Housing schemes throughout Edinburgh.

You will manage service reviews, care contracts and Supporting People services and pursue opportunities for service development with external agencies.
 

You will have a relevant professional qualification preferably in Social Work, Social Care or Nursing. A sound knowledge of Supporting People, Community Care issues, and Care Commission requirements along with partnership working with statutory agencies is essential.
 

You must have a current driving licence and a car available for use at work. An Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check is also required.

Interviews will be held in Edinburgh during week commencing 10th August 2009.

We offer a good employment package including a generous leave allowance and access to a final salary pension scheme. For an application pack, please telephone our 24 hour recruitment line on 0131 524 2547.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 31st July 2009.

A recognised Scottish charity SC(NO)016647


CADDER HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
 

Cadder Housing Association is a Community Controlled Housing Association and a registered Scottish Charity operating in the Cadder area in the North West of Glasgow. The Association currently owns and manages 1050 properties and provides a factoring service to the substantial amount of homeowners within the estate.

The Association now wishes to recruit an:-

ESTATE CARETAKER

EVH Grade 2/3: £14,497 - £17,405

(Placing on Grade and increments dependent on experience)

Applicants must be over 25 due to insurance and you must hold a valid driving licence for at least one year. Experience would be an advantage though not essential, as training will be given. Duties include gardening, painting, carrying out minor repairs, collecting litter, graffiti removal and close cleaning. Final salary pension scheme available. To enhance any relevant experience comprehensive and certificated Gosta and Lantra training will be provided for the successful candidate. Successful applicants are required to provide a Standard Disclosure Scotland. Disclosure expense will be met by Cadder Housing Association.

 

Application forms available from:-
Cadder Housing Association

66 Skirsa Street

GLASGOW G23 5AQ

Telephone - 0141 945 3282 Fax - 0141 948 0163

Email – enquiry@cadderhousing.co.uk

Cadder HA is an equal opportunities employer and we make appointments on merit. We welcome applications from women and men of any ethnic group, religious belief, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation. Our offices have wheelchair access. The closing date for the return of completed applications is Monday 3 August 2009 at 12noon and interviews are due to takes place week commencing Monday 17 August 2009. Please complete the application form provided and do not include a C.V.
 

The Association has excellent Conditions of Service through our EVH/TGWU Agreement.


Lodging House Mission

Project Leader
 

The Lodging House Mission (LHM) is a charity for people affected by homelessness focussed on its long-standing Day Centre in the East End of Glasgow.
 

The Board of LHM wishes to appoint a Project Leader to lead the management team in co-ordinating and running its ongoing programme which covers a drop-in café, advice and practical support, pastoral care and educational activities including an Internet Café. The role will also include working with other agencies and raising the external awareness of LHM in order to secure ongoing support for existing activities and new developments.
 

This challenging opportunity offers a salary of £32,000.

 

For a recruitment pack please either phone 0141 552 0285 or email enquiries@lhm-glasgow.org.uk
The closing date is 14 August 2009.


PATH (Scotland)

ARE YOU FROM A BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITY AND SEEKING A CAREER IN SOCIAL HOUSING? WHY NOT TURN TO PATH (SCOTLAND)

A Housing Traineeship is available with Queens Cross Housing Association (45 Firhill Road, Glasgow, G20 7BE)


The Organisation:

PATH (Scotland) offers a thirty-six month Positive Action Training Scheme, which has been specifically designed to redress the under-representation of black and minority ethnic communities in employment in Scottish Housing. PATH works in collaboration with Local Authority Housing Departments and Registered Social Landlords across Scotland to provide our housing training opportunities.

The Training involves:

Thirty-six months work experience / specialist qualifications and professional membership / training allowance (£9,500 in year one, £10,500 in year two, £12,000 in year three). This allowance is exempt from tax and national insurance.

At the end of the programme, trainees can compete for jobs in Scottish Housing.

Applicants should:

• Be from Chinese, African, Asian or other black and minority ethnic communities and committed to a housing career

• Have effective verbal, written and IT skills

• Be willing to undertake a demanding training and study programme over thirty-six months – full time traineeship (Monday – Friday)

For further information and an application pack, please contact:

PATH (Scotland), 29 Park Circus, Glasgow G3 6AP

Tel: 0141 332 9477 Fax: 0141 331 2640

E-mail: info@pathscotland.org.uk


CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY 27TH JULY 2009
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST 2009

This scheme is promoted under section 37 of the 1976 Race Relations Act and is currently supported by The Scottish Government and Local Authorities and Housing Associations across Scotland.
 

PATH (Scotland) is a Registered Scottish Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee.

Registered Office: 29 Park Circus, Glasgow, G3 6AP.

Registered in Scotland Number: 194698

Scottish Charity Number: SCO28889


Health in Mind

SUPPORT ACCOMMODATION & RESPITE SERVICE

Health in Mind provides a visiting support and accommodation service for people who experience mental health difficulties. We have a vacancy for the following post which will be based at Shandwick Place, Edinburgh

SUPPORT WORKER (PART-TIME – 29HRS/WEEK)

Salary: Pts 13 -18 £14,887 - £16,653 (PRO-RATA)

(qualification bar at pt 15)

We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the right qualities and experience to enable service users to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life in their own homes

Health in Mind offers excellent working conditions, 42 days annual leave, including public holidays and training and development opportunities for all staff
 

This post is subject to an enhanced CRBS disclosure check

Closing date: Friday 31st July 09

Interview date: w/b 10th August 09

For an application pack please contact:

Maureen Smith, HR Manager on 0131 225 8508

or e-mail: hr@health-in-mind.org.uk
www.health-in-mind.org.uk 


STUDENT ADVISER - FINANCE
Salary: £20,643-£25,727

 

Cardonald College Glasgow requires an experienced professional Student Adviser (Finance) to join a well established team within the college’s Information and Advice Centre. The team provides information and advice on careers and course choice, student funding and all welfare issues to students and potential students.
 

The Student Adviser (Finance) will have lead responsibility for all aspects of the financial support for students and for the welfare and support of International Students.

You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working in an advisory role with students or similar clients. You should have knowledge of student funding, the welfare and support needs of a wide range of students including international students and an understanding of the College Sector. A degree and relevant professional qualification in guidance, welfare rights, or similar is required.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 10 August
Please note we do not accept CV’s.
Ref: 212S03/07/09
 

Closing Date: Friday, 31 July 2009

Application forms and further information can be obtained from:

HR Unit

Cardonald College

690 Mosspark Drive

Glasgow

G52 3AY
Web: www.cardonald.ac.uk

E Mail: humanresources@cardonald.ac.uk

Telephone: 0141 272 3232
 

Cardonald College is committed to providing an inclusive ethos and environment, valuing and respecting diversity in our workforce while ensuring equality of opportunity for all applicants.

Cardonald College is a registered Scottish Charity, No: SC021182


John Wheatley College - Make a Real Difference
 

John Wheatley College is a highly innovative community college serving the local residents and the business community in Glasgow East.

John Wheatley College is Scotland’s friendliest College and is justifiably proud of the achievements of its learners. The College has a reputation for the friendliness and approachability of its staff. All staff strive to support and encourage the learners to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. The service which the College provides is supported by a team of committed and well-qualified professionals which helps to provide a high quality service delivering the best learning and teaching.

If you are interested in finding out more about the post or to find out more about the College visit our website - www.jwheatley.ac.uk

Team Leader: The Prince’s Trust Team Programme.

£22,770 - £24,232 pa Fixed Term for one year

Ref (SS/18/07/09)

As Team Leader you will plan, recruit and directly manage a cycle of structured

12-week personal development programmes for up to 15 young people aged 16-25, undertaken in partnership with Prince’s Trust Scotland. The Team programme includes a five-day residential, team projects in the community and completion of SQA Core Skills units by individual participants, some of whom exhibit challenging behaviour. Establishing and maintaining local networks in the voluntary and public sectors to support recruitment, placements and project development are an essential part of the Team Leader role.

You must possess or be willing to undertake and successfully complete City and Guilds 7302 Certificate. You should have at least one year’s experience of working in a leadership role with young people, possess excellent motivational and networking skills, be willing to work independently and be able to demonstrate commitment to young people. Willingness to work out with normal hours is essential.
 

Flexible Learning Support Assistant (17.5 hours per week)

£16,423 - £17,074 pa pro rata

Ref (SS/19/07/09)

John Wheatley College’s flexible learning service requires additional administrative support, normally during the day and on occasion in the evenings and Saturdays. The Flexible Learning Support Assistant will be appointed to provide administrative and customer care support to learners and staff. You will have experience of providing administrative support in a busy customer-led environment, will enjoy providing high quality services to the public and be committed to supporting education for local people and will be available to work some evenings and alternate Saturdays.

A recruitment pack, which should be returned by Friday 31 July 2009
is available by quoting the above reference number from: The Human Resources Section – Tel: 0141 588 1576, Fax: 0141 588 - 1556 or alternatively by email: hr@jwheatley.ac.uk

Recruitment packs are available on line from the College’s web-site.

 

John Wheatley College - welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, race, colour, nationality or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, political views or trade union membership; and supports flexible work practices. Applicants may access the College’s equalities reports on its website or from the Human Resources Section. Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be interviewed.

 

John Wheatley College is a Scottish Charity, Charity no. SCO21200


British Red Cross – Positive Images Volunteer Opportunity

Positive Images is a 3-year European Union funded programme contributing towards changing attitudes among young people about refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants. Positive Images will engage 3 million children and young people within the European Union through educational activities, youth action projects and a media campaign.

 

Positive Images is now seeking volunteers to take on the exciting role of engaging with young people through humanitarian education activities in schools, colleges and youth groups in Glasgow. Volunteers will lead interactive awareness raising sessions and support young people to initiate action projects in response to their learning. The Glasgow project will be partnered with the Hellenic Red Cross.

Do you want to help young people make sense of the world around them and enable them to change it for the better?

 

To apply online, follow this link: Positive Images Volunteer Application

To request an application pack, send your contact details to:

 

Jennifer Whyte, Positive Images Project Assistant

Email: JWhyte@redcross.org.uk

Tel: 020 7877 7376

 

Previous experience of youth work is not required. Full training will be given including humanitarian education methods and youth facilitation skills. We particularly welcome applicants of ethnic minority backgrounds.

Closing Date: 7th August 2009


Govanhill Housing Association

Govanhill Housing Association is a community controlled Association. We own and manage 3,000 homes, of which 850 are managed for Glasgow Housing Association. We have an active Development Programme and are involved in wider regeneration activity through our subsidiary company, Govanhill Community Development Trust. The Association has also established a social enterprise company, GREAT Gardens, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association. Govanhill Housing Association is ‘A’ rated by its regulator, Communities Scotland.

 

MINUTE SECRETARY

EVH GRADE 5 - Spinal points 13 – 16

(£19,658 - £21,907) as at 1st April 2009

We are seeking an experienced Minute Secretary to provide accurate minutes of all Committee Meetings.

 

The ability to take shorthand and substantial experience is desirable and the ability to work during the evening is essential. It is expected that the post holder will work from home, although alternative arrangements can be made. The Minute Secretary will work as and when required and will be paid on the basis of hours worked which will include attendance at meetings and the production of the minutes. The number of hours per month will vary throughout the year and ranges between 20 and 40 hours.

 

Further information is contained in our application pack which can be obtained from:

our website: www.govanhillha.org or contact :

GOVANHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION, 79 Coplaw Street, Glasgow G42 7JG

Telephone: 0141- 636 3626 Fax: 0141- 636 3685

Email: checkin@govanhillha.org 

Closing date: Friday 24th July 2009
 

EVH conditions of service will apply.

Govanhill Housing Association is committed to Equality of Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.


 

 

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Positive Action in Housing's Training

Positive Action in Housing offers training sessions directed to frontline staff to increase their ability to deliver equality of service to all in society and particularly members of Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

 

Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants & EU Nationals: Wednesday 12th August Who are they? What are your organisations responsibilities? What access do they have to housing; homelessness and services? These questions and more will be answered in this session

 

Community Engagement: Tuesday15th September

Communities suffer from ‘consultation fatigue’, and can be distrustful of organisations motives for engagement. This session considers the issues of connecting up, consultation, involvement and participation with communities, minority ethnic groups in particular.

 

Racial Harassment: Wednesday 16th September

Racist incidents continue to go on underreported. This session will allow you to identify racial harassment, how to deal with this. Explore good practice interview techniques and look at why a separate racial harassment policy is necessary.

Diversity & Equality the Legislation & Human Rights: Tuesday 22nd September

Equality legislation has expanded over the years and the single equality bill will bring forth more changes to the legislation. This session will give an awareness to the legislation; explore some of the key issues that contribute to potential discrimination.

 

Diversity & Equality Planning Workshop: Tuesday 22nd September

This learning event explores the issues of equality & diversity. It gives an opportunity to understand what is meant by the terms, provides exercises to explore personal feelings and issues, and explores how you can develop and progress equality in your organisation.

 

Equality Impact Assessment: Tuesday 20th October

Provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to develop policies and services in line with equality legislation, highlight gaps in existing policies and procedure to ensure your organisation provides a fair and equitable service.

Recruitment Selection & Development: Wednesday 21st October You want your organisation to be the employer of choice, this session will explore how to select fairly; how to widen the pool of potential employees and consider how you work to develop and get the best out of staff.

 

Members of PAiH receive a discount on our open courses and also a reduced rate for in-house training. Contact Zandra Yeaman on 0141 353 2220 or e-mail zandra@paih.org

 

Visit www.paih.org/training  for more info on courses.

We are a non-profit making charity, the income we generate from training helps us to fund our core advisory and humanitarian work.


 

 
 

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