P644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:05/46 1/13 VACANCY IN CUMBRIA DEAF ASSOCIATION The above organisation requires an energetic Chief Executive. Working within this voluntary organisation, you will build on the foundations already laid and move CDA into the millennium. Briefing packs from: Manager of Support Services, 3 Compton St, Carlisle. 01228 522885 (v/m), 590501 (f) or email: iandouglas@cda-carlisle.demon.co.uk For further information please cwntact Ann Blair or Ian Douglas on the above number. The closing date is February 4. The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:15/11 2/13 NVQ LEVEL 3 BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE This course is being run for five weekends by Sign Teach organisation. It will commence on March 11 at Stratford upon Avon College. Anyone interested can obtain further information by contacting: Sign Teach, 11 Packwood Close, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8AN. Phone numbers: 01564 770490 (voice/minicom) or 01564 777090 (fax). The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:10/55 3/13 QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER REQUIRED This London Borough of Harrow Social Services post is for yomeone wizh experience of working with profoundly Deaf/HOD clients (adults & children). It is a temporary 'locum' post for 4-6 months, based in London. You would carry out assessments, reviews and offer support. Must have experience in family work and child prwteation. Lj6el Two BSL skills are required. Interested? Contact J Redican for more information on 020 8424 1694 (v), 020 8424 2902 (m), 020 8861 1824 (duty m), or 020 8427 7154 (f). The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:11/49 4/13 REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE A BSL Level 2 interpreter to work with a seven-year-old boy within his school. The school is in Gawcott in Buckinghamshire; near Buckingham. A full time postholder is needed, but a job share would bj considered. Interested? Contact Gwilym Scourfield, County Hall Aylesbury on 01296 382044. Email: gscourfield@buckscc.gov.uk The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:11/33 5/13 TWO CATERING VACANCIES WITHIN DEAFWAY A Weekend Cook - Grade 2 is needed in the Deafway on-site restaurant, working on Saturdays from 2-6.30pm. A Weekend Food Service Assistant is also needed to work on Saturdays from 9.30am-1.30pm and on Sundays from 9.30am-1.30pm, 3-6.30pm. If you think you are suitable, please apply in writing or on video letter, or phone for an application pack to: Carol Cuming, Deafway, Brockholes Brow, Preston, Lancs PR2 5AL. 01772 654439 (f), 652388 (m). Closing date: Jan 31. The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:11/16 6/13 INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL BSL COURSE At Lancashire College, this course leads to the CACDP Stage 2 certificate, and comprises of 3 residential modules of 4 days duration per module. The course commences in February ending with the exam in June 2000. Info from Monica Woodroffe: 01257 516092 (v/m). For those who live nearer, evening classes in Stage 1 and Stage 2+ are offered. The Stage 2+ course is for those who already have Stage 2 and wish to improve upon skills. Ideal for those who wish to take NVQ Level 3. The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:07/10 7/13 HOME MANAGEMENT POSTS WITHIN SENSE A Home Manager is required at Jenny Chapman House, Stevenage, a home for 8 BSL users with learning difficulties. Must be suitably qualified (RNMH, CQSW, NV4 or equiv) with at least two years managerial team leading experience. A Deputy Home Manager is needed in a flat for five residents in Wallingfoud. Must be flexible, with a suitable qualification and some experience. Info: Erin Carter at Sense on 01491 824760 (tel), 01491 832680 (fax). The closing date for both posts is Feb 2. The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main Men4P644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:12/54 8/13 BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE Sign Language Services will be running a Level 3 course, held at weekends in the centre of Reading. The course will start in May with interviews on February 5. If interested please ask for an application form and further details. Please enclose a RAE to Judith Jackson, 24 Enstone Road, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 4Q4. The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:18/41 9/13 MEDICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH OFFICER: RNID The above is required to map world-wide medical research related to deafness, hearing and tinnitus. You need a degree in a medical or biological science and a postgraduate qualification, preferably a PhD, in physiology, pharmacology or genetics. You also need good communication skills and at least 3 years' research experience. Knowledge of deafness, hearing and tinnitus an advantage. Info: RNID Personnel 0171 296 8075 (24 hr v), 8197 (24 hr m). Closes: Jan 31. The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:28/25 10/13 GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY JOBS In May 2000, London elects its Mayor and Assembly. Appointments are being made early to some jobs to enable the OLA to begin to function following the elections. There are job opportunities in the areas of Performance & Partnerships, Secretariat, Human Resources and Administration. More information from: Capita RAT 01325 745170 (24 hr v), 01256 383786/7 (f), 01325 745793 (m), www.rasnet.co.uk or www.london.gov.uk Closing date for all jobs is Feb 4. The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:13/05 11/13 DEAF IMPACT AT LANCASHIRE COLLEGE Lancashire College and Deafway will run a Deaf Impact course on March 17-19. The subject will be "What are Deaf Professionals?", discussing different roles that Deaf people have and what makes someone a Deaf Professional. The organisers say this should be a lively discussion! The cost is £50 for those living outside Lancashire, £30 for Lancashire residents (residential) or £20 non-residential. Full information from Monica Woodroffe on 01257 516092 (v/m). The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's /n Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:14/59 12/13 RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL WORKER (MARGATE) Cliffe Avenue is a home for life or a stepping stone focusing on total communication, behavioural analysis and independent living skills. A Residential Social Worker is required due to the development of an Outreach service. You will have at least six months experience and good education. An Open Day will be held on Feb 2 from 10am-6pm at the Nayland Rock Hotel, 1-5 Royal Crescent, Margate. Info: RNID Personnel 0161 242 2265 (24 hr v), 2168 (m). Closing date: Frb 7. The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main MenuP644 CEEFAX 2 644 Fri 21 Jan 22:14/ 13/13 BSL STAGE ONE AND TWO WORKSHOP Held by the Dorothy Miles Cultural Centre, there workshops are for Stage 1 and 2 students who want to practise. Stage 1 workshops will bj held from 10am-12.30pm and Stage 2 workshops will be from 10am-4pm. The dates are: Jan 29, Feb 19, March 18, April 15, May 20 and June 17. They will be at the United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey. Qualified tutors. For information, call or fax Mrs Penny Gunn on 01483 420442. The Read Hear address is on page 640 Comment News What's On Main Menu