‘In This Together’ is a free and accessible two-day programme designed to support people to meaningfully engage with communities, and influence change in health, social care and wellbeing.

Over two days, the workshops will cover:

• Meaningful conversations
• Building Trust
• Inspiring Positive Action
• Closing the loop

 This is also a great opportunity to meet other people with the same passion to make a difference, and learn from each other too.

The programme will be led by Nikki Giant, who is a writer, entrepreneur and social innovator, with a range of experience to share.

Lunch is included on both days.

Spaces are limited.

More information is below:

English webpage.

Welsh webpage.

Direct booking link (English)

Direct booking link (Welsh)

MTIB is a Charity and Social Enterprise, which trains, develops and provides support for disabled and disadvantaged people in moving closer to and into sustainable employment. The organisation was established in 1923 and we have gained a reputation for delivering quality services to customers across South Wales.

We are recruiting for a Employment & Training Advisor x 1 (FTE) – Job share / part time options available

Job Summary/Purpose:

To provide support, guidance and training to unemployed customers with often complex barriers, with the aim of improving their chances of gaining suitable, sustainable employment. To ensure that a high standard of customer care is provided for our customers throughout the duration of the programme. To forge positive, strong relationships with employers and explore recruitment opportunities. Practice tact, discretion, and sensitivity. To act as a champion for MTIB and to positively promote our values and vision in MTIB delivering our social value agenda.

For more information on this role please email morena@mtib.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is Friday 10th Nov 2023 at 4pm.  Starting Salary approx. £22,500 (imminent pay review Dec 2023)

Monday 6^th November

Trustees’ Week Seminar: Managing internal trustee differences positively – WCVA FREE Seminar

Online 11am – 12 noon

Trustees’ Week Seminar: Managing internal trustee differences positively Tickets, Mon 6 Nov 2023 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

2pm Trustees Cuppa and Catch up, share good practice and ideas at Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil.

Book your place  karen.vowles@vamt.net

 Tuesday 7^th November

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Getting On Board – What Is A Trustee And How Do I Become One? An hour online introduction to becoming a Trustee FREE

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-a-trustee-and-how-do-i-become-one-tickets-713847024667?aff=oddtdtcreator

 Wednesday 8^th November

12 noon – 1pm NCVO/Trustees Unlimited – Why Diverse Boards Make More Impactful Decisions. An online hour discussion regarding importance of diverse boards. FREE 

https://trusteesweek.org/event/why-diverse-boards-make-more-impactful-decisions/

2pm Suzanne Mollinson, Safeguarding Officer at Wales Council for Voluntary Action, overview of safeguarding for Trustees.

Book your place karen.vowles@vamt.net

 Thursday 9^th November

12 noon – 1pm NCVO – Volunteers Leading Volunteers

Join us in this FREE one-hour session where we explore the unique role of trustees as volunteers and how engaging in good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices helps our volunteering go further.

NCVO – Volunteers leading volunteers – Trustees Week

Friday 10^th November

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Getting On Board – Imposters On Boards: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome. FREE 1 hour webinar. This session is for and about aspiring and serving trustees who worry that they don’t really deserve their place on a charity board.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imposters-on-boards-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-tickets-714462375197?aff=oddtdtcreator

Scope are currently advertising for maternity leave cover for the Programme Lead role on the Working on Wellbeing team.

Closing date is Friday 3 November.

To find out more and apply please visit the link below.

Working on Wellbeing programme lead vacancy