Our next Merthyr Monthly Drop In Session is on the Monday 10th January 2022 at Cyfarthfa Park (Top Entrance - inside the wild workshop men’s project) at 10am-12pm.
We will have shelter, healthy snacks and a fire to keep everyone warm. Suitable clothing for winter is needed as it is likely to be a cold one.
If you'd like to talk to the National Lottery Community Fund about a possible project, on a one to one basis, we've still got 2 appointments left at 2:00pm and 3:00pm on Wednesday 12 January. Appointments can be via Teams, Zoom or voice call. Email hilary.edwards@vamt.net if you're interested.
Free Fruits Trees for South Central Community Spaces – Registration Closes the 7th January 2022 (Will only take a few minutes) – Please spread the word
Tempo Time Credits have been funded by Welsh Government to develop Tempo Time Credits Cymru across Wales over the next 3 years. We are reaching out to as many groups and community initiatives as possible to introduce ourselves and let you know what we do, and how you can become part of the Tempo Time Credit Cymru network. This Programme is fully funded by Welsh Government and is free for groups to join.
VAMT are recruiting!!
Social Enterprise Development Officer
About this role: The UK Community Renewal Fund aims to support
people and communities most in need across the UK, creating opportunities to
trial new approaches and innovative ideas at the local level. The Fund aims to
support our communities in piloting programmes and new approaches in
preparation for the forthcoming Shared Prosperity Fund which will be launched
by UK Government next year.
In partnership with
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Tydfil Training Consortium Ltd, VAMT
have a unique opportunity to introduce a new role which will be instrumental in
driving forward the development of social enterprise in the local area as part
of a wider Encouraging Enterprise Project.
The wider project will develop a number of entrepreneurial interventions (including social) across the width and breadth of Merthyr Tydfil, driven by an ethos of stimulating enterprise awareness and employment opportunities for local people and businesses.
To secure this great opportunity you will have: We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join our expanding team to lead this exciting area of work and help make a real difference. If this opportunity is of interest, we would like to hear from you.
Closing date: 4th January
Interview date: 13th/14th January
Mental Health Programme Manager
About this role: The Cwm Taf Morgannwg Together for Mental Health
Partnership Board (CTMT4MHPB) commissioned an independent review in Autumn 2020
to look at mental health Service User and Carer representation in the region
following a change in health board boundaries. Two existing infrastructures
were considered with stakeholders including current representatives, their host
organisations, health board and local authority staff and public survey
respondents. The review looked at the current Welsh Government policy direction
and the regional operating context, also considering other related national and
regional work and best practice examples, to develop a suggested regional model
for future representation, engagement, and involvement. The purpose of this role is to take forward
the recommendations of the review.
To
secure this great opportunity you will have: Proven experience of planning, leading and implementing successful
programmes/projects, on time and within budget. Building effective sustainable working
relationships across public, private and third sector while managing
teams/individuals. You should be educated
to degree level, or equivalent experience in programme management / community
development / mental health.
Closing date: 7th January, 12pm
Interview date: 17th January
For application packs go to - Job Vacancies - VAMT Merthyr Tydfil
Just a gentle reminder that the deadline for the Platinum Jubilee Fund is next week, on Wednesday 15th December, unless 700 applications are received sooner.
