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Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Lucan, Newcastle [CPLN] Area Partnership
Chief Executive Officer
The Board of CPLN Area Partnership wish to recruit a Chief Executive Officer who will have overall responsibility for managing the operation of the Company in order to fulfil its aims and objectives, and deliver on its vision. This is a demanding, challenging, exciting and strategic role with responsibility for a team of 50 staff. The successful candidate will lead the organisation, determine and formulate strategies, policies and objectives and provide overall direction for CPLN with the Board of Directors. The successful candidate must have:
• A relevant third level qualification
• Experience in working in community development, social exclusion or a related field
• Previous experience in managing at a senior level
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Vision with a strategic approach
• Leadership with entrepreneurial initiative
CPLN Area Partnership is a local development company creating local solutions to national problems. Partnerships are supported under the South Eastern Regional Operational Programme of the National Development Plan 2007-2013. The work of CPLN incorporates the Voluntary, Statutory and Social Partners. The Partnership has identified a range of local development strategies within each of the following action areas: Enterprise and Employment, Local Employment Services, Childcare, Community Development, Environment and Infrastructure, Youth & Youth Homelessness, Education, Health.
CPLN is an equal opportunities employer
Please apply by contacting Canavan Byrne, HR & Management Solutions Phone: 01 6209110 or email recruitment@canavanbyrne.ie for an application form and job description
Completed applications must be submitted by close of business 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 5th June 2012
Applications will be shortlisted and interviews will be held during week beginning 18th June 2012.
The application process to apply for the maintenance grant for third level college and PLC'S is changing this year. Please check out the www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
If you require further support please contact Susan Scott at info@cys.ie or call Susan at 4594666
CPLN Partnership Focus Newsletter
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Health Fair
Wednesday 16th May 9.30 a.m.
Bawnogue Youth and Community Centre
Come and find out how to maintain your health- All welcome
Free Breakfast Served
Community Environmental & Recycling Projects.
The Environment Working Group of CPLN Area Partnership has a small grants fund available to assist local community groups/organisations and schools to enhance the local environment, through the implementation of environmental projects, which will educate, raise awareness or create a more attractive physical environment locally.
If your group/organisation is interested in applying and meets the criteria attached, please fill out the attached application form.
Applications should be submitted no later that 5pm on Friday 11th May 2012.
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Community Development - The Community Arts Funding
The Community Arts Funding is an initiative of the CPLN Area Partnership. The purpose of the Community Arts Fund is to provide financial support to local organisations to engage members of the local community and specific target groups in a broad range of arts a activities. For more information contact Cecil Johnston cjohnston@cpln.ie.
Completed application forms to the CTSI should be returned to Cecil Johnston CPLN Area Partnership by Tuesday 18th May 2012
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The Community Training & Support Initiative (CTSI)
The Community Training & Support Initiative (CTSI) is an initiative of the CPLN Area Partnership. The purpose of the CTSI is to provide financial support to organisations which are carrying out developmental and capacity building work with key target groups (people with disabilities, older people, young people at risk, disadvantaged women and homeless people). The maximum individual financial allocation through the CTSI will be €2,000 per project/group. For more information contact Cecil Johnston cjohnston@cpln.ie.
Completed application forms to the CTSI should be returned to Cecil Johnston CPLN Area Partnership by Tuesday 18th May 2012
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Education Working Group
Literacy and Numeracy (G2A112)
Call for Funding Proposals 2012
The Education Working Group of CPLN Area Partnership wishes to invite proposals for projects for:
Access to Third level college projects-Challenging attitudes/raising awareness
Community /Youth /Parents groups are very welcome to apply.
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How to Apply:
Any queries can be directed to: Miriam McNamee / Phone: 01-4508748
Please submit an application form to CPLN at the address below/ E-mail: mmcnamee@cpln.ie
Please note that the closing date has been extended until the 18th May 2012
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Enterprise and Employment Working Group
G3A112: Delivery of Locally based Training Initiatives
Call for Funding Proposals 2012
The Enterprise and Employment Working Group of CPLN Area Partnership wishes to invite proposals for training projects from community organisations for locally based training initiatives.
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On behalf of the South Dublin NEYAI Project and Dublin West Childcare and Learning Services, we would like to thank Mayor Catríona Jones, Minister Frances Fitzgerald and all those who attended and contributed to the launch on the 27th March 2012.
From the South Dublin NEYAI Team.
Training Courses for Community Groups
In acknowledging the many challenges facing local community and voluntary organisations, the Community Development Working Group of CPLN Area Partnership are again planning on organising a series of training workshops over the next few months.
These workshops will be aimed at meeting the most commonly identified needs and supports required in building the capacity of local organisations, committee members, staff and volunteers to manage their own affairs, and deliver their services, programmes and activities more effectively and professionally.
In order to assist us in planning and organising these workshops, we would be obliged if you could complete the short questionnaire attached and return it to us as soon as possible, on or before the Tuesday 17th April 2012.
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Education Working Group
Innovative Adult Education: Community Education Groups
Call for Funding Proposals 2012
The Education Working Group of CPLN Area Partnership wishes to invite proposals for projects from community groups for innovative adult education programmes.
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How to Apply:
Any queries can be directed to: Miriam McNamee / Phone: 01-4508748
Please submit an application form to CPLN at Unit D Nangor Road Business Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 12. E-mail: mmcnamee@cpln.ie
Closing date for proposals: 5pm Monday 15th June 2012
Funding under Local Community Development Program
Goal 2: To increase access to formal and informal educational, recreational and cultural activities and resourcesGoal 2a112: Literacy and Numeracy - Book Grant - limited funding available
The Early Childhood Development Working Group of CPLN Area Partnership would like to invite applications from groups in the community to apply for a book grant to purchase library materials or book bags for children in community pre-school settings only.
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Goal 2: To increase access to formal and informal educational, recreational and cultural activities and resources
Goal 2a412: Engagement of Parents in Early Childhood Education to promote better educational outcomes.
The Early Childhood Development Working Group of CPLN Area Partnership would like to invite applications from groups in the community to deliver initiatives which support this goal.
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Goal 2: To increase access to formal and informal educational, recreational and cultural activities and resources
Goal 2a612: Promote Linkages and Collaborative Working between education facilities within CPLN Area
The Early Childhood Development Working Group of CPLN Area Partnership would like to invite applications from groups in the community to deliver initiatives which support this goal.
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As there are limited funds available please submit the attached application form as early as possible and bear in mind the closing date of 10th April 2012 at 5pm.
Any queries can be directed to: Delia Goodman, Early Childhood Development Coordinator.
E-mail: d.goodman@cpln.ie
Phone: 01-4508748/ 087 347 5145 (Tuesday-Friday).
Closing date extended until 10th May 2012
LTI (Local Training Initiative)
Course BA54H FETAC Level 4 Applied Employment Skills
IF YOU NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION AND ICT SKILLS THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU.
On successful completion of this course you will have gained a recognised FETAC Level 4 Major Award qualification.
COURSE DETAILS:
• The course is full - time - 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
• Participants may receive a training allowance from FÀS (subject to meeting FÀS payment criteria)
• Interested participants must register with FÀS prior to commencing the course.
• The course duration is 26 weeks.
The course code is: BA54H
Interested
Contact Ann or Noeleen on 01-4508748, lti@cpln.ie or visit us at the office at the address above.
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Cafe Networking Event
CPLN Area Partnership recently hosted a Cafe Networking Event in the Rossecourt Resource Centre aimed at over 55s living in the Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Lucan and Newcastle areas. The purpose of the event was to give local people the opportunity to meet and share experiences of being older and to look at ways the voice of older people can be strengthened into the future.
The event was very successful and attracted people from around the county. People highlighted the many issues currently affecting older people in the community. Different means were also suggested as to how older people themselves could organise locally and build their collective voice. Brenda Whitely, an active age worker in Leitrim and Cavan, spoke about the experiences of older people she worked with in rural Ireland and how she facilitated initiatives that built the confidence of local older people and made them much more willing and able to bring issues forward to local agencies, political representatives etc.
People at the networking event came up with many real issues that affect older people locally such as transport, security and fear of isolation. People also expressed concern about changes that may be coming down the line that will affect their pensions, medical cards, free travel or phone units. However, there were also real issues expressed in relation to negative societal attitudes to older people. "People are constantly calling me "ole one", "I am often being told you can't do this or that and being pushed into a box" were some of the comments. The event produced a number of outcomes in terms of recommendations as to how to build an advocacy programme in the CPLN area. One of the strongest recommendations was to build a representative Older People's Advocacy Network in the CPLN area.
CPLN Area Partnership is committed to following up on the recommendations of the report. This part of the Partnership's work is funded through the Get Vocal Programme of Age and Opportunity. For further information please contact Anne Troy @/ 01 4508748 / 087 213 1854 atroy@cpln.ie
Grant to support individuals to complete Early Childhood Education and Care Qualifications
Funding under Local Community Development Program
The Early Childhood Development Working Group of CPLN Area Partnership would like to invite applications from services on behalf of individuals for this subsidy towards Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications and progression within qualifications.
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Application Form...
List of Training Providers......
Dolcain Newsletter
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Adamstown Summer Camp 2011
Summer Camp was held from August 18th to 22nd July, 2011 from 10:00a.m. to 12.30 p.m. for kids age 4 to 7 (Junior Group) and 8 to 12 (Senior Group) , 50 children attended the project .
Adamstown Summer Camp was focused on teaching both entertainment and educational activities such as arts including pottery, drama, making jewelry around the world, T-Shirt printing, GAA and Bollywood Dance. Kids were also able to participate in other activities such as Story Telling, a Magic Show, Karaoke and Balloon Modeling, Dancing, indoor and outdoor games.
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Clondalkin Community Healthy Living Centre
Ongoing activities taking place include:
• Weekly Relaxation drop in sessions
• Men's Health courses
• Healthy Food Made Easy courses
• Weight support group
• Weaning workshops and healthy eating for toddlers
• Baby and Child First Aid
• Baby Massage
• Health Promotion Resource Room
• Ante Natal activities for pregnant women
• Smoking cessation group
• Health information workshops
• Mental Health Awareness
For details on dates and times for these activities please contact the centre on 4570665.
Volunteers needed to teach basic conversation English on an informal basis in the Lucan Griffeen area. No experience required, training given and maximum of 4 hours per week
Please contact Lucy on 014508748/0872958456
Thank you
Families First presenting at the World Family Conference
CPLN Partnership is pleased to wish Clare Graham, of Families First, the best as she travels to the International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) Conference in The Netherlands next month. Clare will be presenting at the 19th World Family Conference on the findings of An Evaluation of Functional Family Therapy in an Irish Context, the first of a number of studies of FFT in Ireland carried out in association with The School of Psychology, UCD. The theme for the IFTA conference this year is Family Therapy: Coming Together for Peace, Justice and Healing. Tom Sexton, FFT Model Developer and trainer of the Families First team is one of the conference's key note speakers and will close the conference with a presentation on Healing Families and Social Justice.
Sustainability of Community Early Childhood Care and Education Settings
Community ECCE settings face ongoing challenges in ensuring their long term sustainability. Most recently those services offering flexible child care to support individuals in training are finding it harder to deliver this service given the limitations of the funding available. If your service is in the CPLN Area and would like support in the following areas:
- Business/finance
- Human Resource
then please contact Susan Brocklesby on 01 -4508748 ( Monday - Wednesday 8-4pm) to access mentoring supports.
Alternatively if you would like to raise your concerns about the challenges in running community ECCE settings or accessing a suitable placement for your child as a parent then please contact Susan on the number above or s.brocklesby@cpln.ie
Supporting Best Outcomes for Children
Early Childhood Development Working Group hosted a morning seminar in December for those working in the early years sector. A wide range of agencies attended from including HSE services to community and voluntary groups to community based early childhood care and education services to local residents/parents.
The aim of the seminar was to inform locally based services about national or county wide developments or organisations. The Karen Mc Cauley presented an informative and engaging presentation on the role and work of the Office of Ombudsman for Children. This promoted good discussion and clarification on how to access the services of the Ombudsman for Children but also highlighted the need to provide this information to the many parents with whom we work. Ciairin de Bruin outlined the role of Start Strong, an organisation who are promoting the importance of establishing a high quality accessible Early Childhood Education Sector in line with international best practice. Start Strong take a long term view of how we can make changes to the sector through government policy. They encourage groups, individuals and parents to stay in touch either by becoming a member or signing up for their newsletter through the website : http://www.startstrong.ie/
The focus then shifted to a county wide level and Maria O Donohue and Mick Mc Kiernan presented from South Dublin Children's Services Committee about their role, the focus of the committee and developments within the committee. They also presented and hold some important statistical and research information about the South Dublin Area, in particular issues relating or impacting on children.
All available presentations are attached for download.
Susan Brocklesby, Early Childhood Development Co-ordinator encouraged any groups or individuals to get in touch with her if they would be interested in participating in the Early Childhood Development Working Group or if there particular issues they would like the working group to focus on. Susan can be contacted on: 01 4508748 Monday to Wednesday 8-4pm
Balgaddy Community Newsletter
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Your subjects matter
This is an exciting short film project to communicate the importance of choosing the right subjects in school. The film features students and parents acting out a variety of scenarios in the style of instructional short films from the 1950s.
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Community Services Directory now available!
We have recently updated our Community Services Directory which is now available online. To get to the directory click HERE...
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