New Roots have some spaces available for the upcoming ‘Trying Confidence’ course for women over the summer. The course is ideal for women who would like to practice English speaking and improve their confidence to make new social connections. 4 x 3-hour sessions with childcare, refreshments and bus ticket provided (bus ticket available for those […]
Archive | July, 2019
International Summer Party – 8th August 2pm-6pm Oak House
Join us for the New Roots Summer Party! Everyone welcome – service users, volunteers, staff and friends. Come along for a fun afternoon of socialising, food sharing, and activities! The event is being planned and run by New Roots clients so promises to be a great occasion. Would you like to be involved? Contact Jasmine […]
Volunteer Role: Receptionist for Refugee Council Leeds
The Refugee Council is looking for volunteer receptionist at our Leeds Hub for 1 day per week. The role includes: • Welcoming visitors • Receiving post • Responding to emails and general calls, signposting as necessary • Assisting staff with basic administrative duties, data entry, financial procedures, and database management • Managing room bookings, including […]
Changes to Social Prescribing arrangements in Leeds
There are currently 3 social prescribing schemes in Leeds. These are being replaced by a single service on 1st September 2019, run by Community Links. Full details are int the attached document
Job Opportunities at Ashiana (West Yorkshire)
We are currently recruiting for two roles at Ashiana in West Yorkshire to join our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking outreach service: Area Lead Maternity Cover 37hrs/wk £23-25k pa http://www.ashianasheffield.org/careers/west-yorkshire-area-lead-modern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-maternity-cover/ Sessional Outreach Worker £9.61-£10.91 p/h http://www.ashianasheffield.org/careers/sessional-outreach-worker-various-regions/ The deadline is next Friday 26th July 5pm
Home Office publish new, revised Domestic Abuse Guidance
The Home Office has just published new improved guidance on how it should respond when someone seeking asylum is experiencing domestic abuse and needs safe accommodation and support from the Home Office. It replaces previous guidance. It is relevant to all asylum-seeking survivors of domestic abuse in the UK. You can find the new guidance here. […]
Resource of the week #82: UK Government Spending – an infographic
Many people are concerned about Government Spending: people often express views that too much is spent on one thing and too little on another. We’ve found a lovely infographic at information is beautiful which tries to show the relative size of government income and expenditure. Although it’s not strictly speaking Leeds or Migration related, we […]
Refugee Action Job Fair in Bradford: Wed, 21 August 2019
What? Refugee Action Bradford will be holding the first ever Refugee Jobs Event, a chance for refugees and other migrants to meet employers and other support agencies in their hunt for work. There is also a Messy Play session on the same day at the same time, so families can come down and entertain the […]
Help us to help you to tackle TB
Please take this short survey to help TB Alert help you to tackle TB During recent years TB Alert has worked with voluntary and community organisations to raise awareness of tuberculosis. We are now developing plans to expand the support we give to do this. This short survey is designed to ensure we develop the […]
Roads from the past: a short history of Britain’s Gypsies Roma and Travellers
Summer Activities for Young People during the Summer – from My Bright Kite
This is an excellent resource. If you have any other similar documents to this, please let us know. Summer can be long, boring and expensive for families on low incomes. The more info like this we can share the more joy we can spread.
AIRE (Advice, Issue Reporting & Eligibility) – a description of the Positive Move On Support offered by Reed in Partnership
Migrant Help have subcontracted their Positive Move On Support for asylum seekers whose claims are accepted by the Home Office to Reed in Partnership (RiP). This service is already “live” The assistance RiP offer is phone-based, “with face-to-face support for vulnerable people.” Clients can’t be referred into this service or initiate contact using an external […]