Current Vacancies

PATH Trainee - Assistant Countryside Ranger
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Training Allowance: £11,905 Net (Take Home)
Location: Various within Hampshire

This project is delivered under Sections 37 & 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment 2000).

PATH National Ltd is a successful Positive Action Skills Development Organisation designed to train and develop people from Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in managerial and professional occupations where they are under represented.

We are working in partnership with Hampshire County Council who want to increase the diversity of their workforce and address the under representation of Black and Minority Ethnic Groups within the department of Culture, Communities and Rural Affairs, and we would therefore encourage applications from these groups.

Hampshire County Council is a top performing authority, given the highest possible scoring of 'performing excellently’, by the Audit Commission. Our ambition is to continually improve our performance in the interests of the communities we serve. Hampshire County Council is committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of its activities as an employer or service provider.

The Countryside Service manages a wide range of sites in the county which provide many opportunities for people to access and enjoy the countryside.
We have seven major country parks, and several nature reserves and historic sites which together provide a wide and diverse range of places to visit. Staunton Country Park and Queen Elizabeth Country Park have both received the prestigious Green Flag Award, highlighting the outstanding quality of Hampshire County Councils countryside.

We protect and conserve the heritage of landscape, wildlife and historic places and our sites are host to a wide range of activities including education. We also protect and maintain over 4,500 km of footpaths, bridleways and byways which enable people to access and explore the county.
If you have an interest in the countryside and outdoors, and:
* Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills,

• Are a good team worker with a flexible approach to work,
• Are committed to equality and diversity,
• Can demonstrate an interest in countryside and conservation,
• Have the ability and enthusiasm to undertake study and training combined with on the job work experience;

We will offer you:

• 2 years practical work experience in a real work environment,

• Relevant development and training courses,

• Continuous support provided by PATH National and Hampshire County Council,

• Time off/Day release to attend a funded college or university course to pursue a relevant qualification.

Essential Requirements:

• You must be eligible to qualify for the ‘Home Student’ college/university fees (e.g. as a UK national or another EU Country),
• Possess a good standard of education, and/or practical relevant experience,
• Demonstrate practical skills and knowledge in conservation, ecology, estates or countryside management or other appropriate experience such as horticulture or animal husbandry,
• Must be willing to manage combined work and study,
• Be physically fit and active,
• Possess knowledge of technical issues relevant to the discipline area,
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team,
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public, demonstrating tact and diplomacy.

If you want to find out more about the Countryside Service within Hampshire Country Council please go to www.hants.gov.uk/countryside

We are aiming to address under-representation of Black and Minority Ethnic Groups within Hampshire County Council. Applications are accepted from people of the following descents: Asian, Black Caribbean and African, Chinese and of Mixed Race origins. This project is delivered under Sections 37 and 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment 2000).

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role and want to know more about the opportunities on offer, please email recruitment@pathuk.co.uk to request an application pack. Please state clearly your address, telephone number and where you saw the advert. Please also quote the reference number for the role you wish to apply for.

The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd March 2010 at 5pm. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 31March 2010.

For an informal discussion please contact Clifford at PATH on 0207 939 9725.

PATH Trainee - Museums Service, Communities and Collections
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Training Allowance: £11,905 Net (Take Home)
Location: Various within Hampshire

This project is delivered under Sections 37 & 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment 2000).

PATH National Ltd is a successful Positive Action Skills Development Organisation designed to train and develop people from Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in managerial and professional occupations where they are under represented.

We are working in partnership with Hampshire County Council who want to increase the diversity of their workforce and address the under representation of Black and Minority Ethnic Groups within the department of Culture, Communities and Rural Affairs, and applications are therefore encouraged from these groups.

Hampshire County Council is a top performing authority, given the highest possible scoring of 'performing excellently’, by the Audit Commission. Our ambition is to continually improve our performance in the interests of the communities we serve. Hampshire County Council is committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of its activities as an employer or service provider.

Hampshire County Council Museums Service manages 16 community museums and historic sites across the county, 11 of them in partnership with District Councils, as well as supporting and advising many independent museums.
Specialist staff based at our Headquarters, just outside Winchester, care for and manage a wide range of collections and, with our staff based at local museums, make them available in many different ways. We offer a touring exhibitions programme, an outreach service, an extensive schools service and special events throughout the year.

We are the lead partner for the South East Museums Hub which was formed as part of the ‘Renaissance in the Regions’ programme, a Government funded initiative to re-vitalise regional museums.

If you have an interest in the Museum Service, and:

• Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Have the ability to work in a customer focused environment,
• Are committed to equality and diversity,
• Have the ability and enthusiasm to undertake study and training combined with on the job work experience;

We will offer you:

• 1 year practical work experience in a real work environment,
• Relevant development and training courses,
• Continuous support provided by Path National and Hampshire County Council,
• Time off/Day release to attend a funded college or university course to pursue a relevant qualification.

Essential Requirements:

• You must be eligible to qualify for the ‘Home Student’ college/university fees (e.g. as a UK national or another EU Country),
• Hold a degree, or equivalent, in a relevant museum related discipline e.g. History, Art, Natural Science, Archeology, Education,
• Must be willing to manage combined work and study,
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of collection management and collection access issues,
• Possess excellent customer care skills,
• Have the ability to manage own projects with minimal supervision,
• Able to communicate effectively with professional colleagues and audiences and members of the public,
• Demonstrate an interest in a career in museums.

If you want to find out more about the Museum Service within Hampshire Country Council please go to www.hants.gov.uk/museum

We are aiming to address under-representation of Black and Minority Ethnic Groups within Hampshire County Council. Applications are accepted from people of the following descents: Asian, Black Caribbean and African, Chinese and of Mixed Race origins. This project is delivered under Sections 37 and 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment 2000).

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role and want to know more about the opportunities on offer, please email recruitment@pathuk.co.uk to request an application pack. Please state clearly your address, telephone number and where you saw the advert. Please also quote the reference number for the role you wish to apply for.

The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd March 2010 at 5pm. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th March and Thursday 31st March 2010.

For an informal discussion please contact Clifford at PATH on 0207 939 9725.

Women’s Services
Full-time (37.5hrs) Women’s Services Support Worker
Job Ref: SW/DC/006
Starting Salary: £18,891 rising to £20,777

Women’s Services consists of two hostels, Dean Crescent and Spring House, as well as move on units. The hostels provide 37 units of temporary accommodation to single homeless women. The hostels are accessible 24 hours a day and provide support to women with issues such as mental health, drugs, alcohol, domestic abuse and women being discharged from prison.

• You will be able to deal effectively with conflict and challenging behaviour.

• Form supportive, professional relationships with customers.

• Manage a caseload of customers and carry out basic administrative duties.

• Assess diverse and complex needs.

• Promote customer involvement.

• Demonstrate an awareness of safe working practices.

Women only need apply exempt under section 7 (2) of the sexual discrimination act 1975.

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Support Worker Womens Services Feb 2010 (1.0 MB)
Womens Services Support Worker Competencies Feb 2010 (36 KB)
Additional Information For Womens Services Jan 08 (28 KB)
Applic Form Dec 09 (1.0 MB)
Comp Framework Guidance (71 KB)
Framework (29 KB)
Guidance (59 KB)

If you are interested in working for the Novas Scarman Group then please download and complete the application form and send it to Chrissy Wyatt via email:sw.recruitment@novasscarman.org or tel 0117 954 2958 and ask for an application form.

The closing date will be 5th March 2010 12pm and the interviews will take place 19th March.

Current Vacancies

Opportunities for Trainee Community Organisers

Are you aged 18-24 and interested in working with local communities? Have you been claiming Job Seekers Allowance for six months or more? Would you like to learn skills in community organising, campaigning and advocacy?

Novas Scarman are recruiting five community organiser trainees for a six month programme, 25 hours a week at £5.80 an hour to:

• Learn community organising, campaigning and advocacy skills
• Facilitate learning, mutual support and networking among community groups
• Provide practical development support for individual and collective projects
• Signpost projects to other useful agencies
• Act as an advocate with projects
• Facilitate use of online social media where appropriate
• Use & maintain a database of contacts
• Produce publicity and promote programmes through media and local networks

The posts will include a weekly training session in community organising and campaigning, and work with community groups and voluntary organisations in London.

To apply, contact your local Job Centre Plus and ask to be referred to LMS Reference QBO 33529

Alternatively, e-mail your name, National Insurance Number and CV to titus.alexander@novasscarman.org