Monday, 23 August 2010
Deaf Development Worker - Please apply before September 10th
Deaf Development Worker -
IDC - Deaf Development Worker Post
Islington Deaf Campaign:
Deaf Development Worker Post
ISLINGTON DEAF CAMPAIGN
Job Description: Deaf Development Worker (DDW)
Reporting to IDC Board of Trustees/Directors.
Salary for 1 part time deaf development worker - NJC Scale 5 Spinal Point 11 at £24,441.90 per annum (Pro-Rata) for 22.5 hours / 3 days per week ( including 12.8% emp NICs, ILW and 5% pension) - £14,992.95 (this includes employer contributions)
Aim
To set up a Islington Deaf club that will enable Deaf people in Islington to come together to tackle social isolation, exclusion and discrimination by providing information and advice on key welfare, housing and community care entitlements, create opportunities for mutual support and self advocacy and campaign on Deaf issues.
Objectives
The Deaf Development Worker will meet the following project objectives:
1. To work with the Islington Deaf Campaign to set up a borough wide Islington Deaf Club. The club will meet at least monthly and provide a range of activities including: information exchanges, guest speakers, social events, information and advice sessions and training opportunities for members.
2. To carry out a rolling programme of outreach work with the Deaf community to publicise the club and ensure it is providing the types of activities and services Deaf people need.
3. To support and service the Islington Deaf Campaign (IDC) and the enable it to provide strategic leadership of the project.
4. To support members of the IDC and Deaf club to take part in key local consultation and decision making forums with the aim of ensuring Deaf issues are addressed and mainstreamed.
5. To establish relationships with key statutory and voluntary sector organisations in order to raise the profile of the project and Deaf issues and ensure effective partnership working.
6. In conjunction with the IDC and Deaf club submit funding applications to increase the organisation’s future sustainability.
Outcomes:
• Increased knowledge and take up of welfare benefits, housing and community care entitlements by Deaf club members and wider Deaf community
• Increased knowledge of local service provision, entitlements and rights by Deaf Club members
• Reduced social isolation amongst Deaf club members
• Increased self advocacy opportunities and skills amongst Deaf club members
• Increased profile for Deaf issues and more effective user led consultation with Deaf community
This job position is for a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Person who use high level of British Sign Language.
Please note that the applicant will have hold a NVQ Level 3 British Sign Language or equivalent to this level. This person already achieved an undergraduate degree or higher.
Please submit CV and cover letter :
Islington Deaf Campaign, 285 Hornsey Road, London N19 4HN Or Fax 0207 690 0395 or islingtondeafsecretary@gmail.com. The Deadline for the application is 10 September 2010.
The interview will be held on 14 September 2010. This date will be fixed.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
IDC AGM 23 June 2010 6pm to 8pm
ISLINGTON DEAF CAMPAIGN (IDC)
AGM
WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE 2010 (6PM TO 8PM)
AT
Upper Street
Committee Room 4
Our AGM will discuss of all achievements and how we promote our empowerment in Deaf people in Islington.
AGM is for MEMBERS only. Anyone can become a member if they fill the membership form. Please contact us for more details.
Betty Trujillo (Chair) John Savva (Secretary)
285 Hornsey Road, London N19 4HN
Email: islingtondeafsecretary@gmail.com, Fax: 020 7690 0395
Monday, 29 March 2010
IDC informs that Pope ignored pleas to stop priest who molested 200 deaf boys
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Deaf Development Worker Post - please apply
Deaf Development Worker -
Islington Deaf Campaign:
Deaf Development Worker Post
ISLINGTON DEAF CAMPAIGN
Job Description: Deaf Development Worker (DDW)
Reporting to IDC Board of Trustees/Directors.
Salary for 1 part time deaf development worker - NJC Scale 5 Spinal Point 11 at £24,441.90 per annum (Pro-Rata) for 22.5 hours / 3 days per week ( including 12.8% emp NICs, ILW and 5% pension) - £14,992.95 (this includes employer contributions)
Aim
To set up a Islington Deaf club that will enable Deaf people in Islington to come together to tackle social isolation, exclusion and discrimination by providing information and advice on key welfare, housing and community care entitlements, create opportunities for mutual support and self advocacy and campaign on Deaf issues.
Objectives
The Deaf Development Worker will meet the following project objectives:
1. To work with the Islington Deaf Campaign to set up a borough wide Islington Deaf Club. The club will meet at least monthly and provide a range of activities including: information exchanges, guest speakers, social events, information and advice sessions and training opportunities for members.
2. To carry out a rolling programme of outreach work with the Deaf community to publicise the club and ensure it is providing the types of activities and services Deaf people need.
3. To support and service the Islington Deaf Campaign (IDC) and the enable it to provide strategic leadership of the project.
4. To support members of the IDC and Deaf club to take part in key local consultation and decision making forums with the aim of ensuring Deaf issues are addressed and mainstreamed.
5. To establish relationships with key statutory and voluntary sector organisations in order to raise the profile of the project and Deaf issues and ensure effective partnership working.
6. In conjunction with the IDC and Deaf club submit funding applications to increase the organisation’s future sustainability.
Outcomes:
• Increased knowledge and take up of welfare benefits, housing and community care entitlements by Deaf club members and wider Deaf community
• Increased knowledge of local service provision, entitlements and rights by Deaf Club members
• Reduced social isolation amongst Deaf club members
• Increased self advocacy opportunities and skills amongst Deaf club members
• Increased profile for Deaf issues and more effective user led consultation with Deaf community
This job position is for a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Person who use high level of British Sign Language.
Please note that the applicant will have hold a NVQ Level 3 British Sign Language or equivalent to this level. This person already achieved an undergraduate degree or higher.
Please submit CV and cover letter :
Islington Deaf Campaign, Studio No206, Regent House, 1 Thane Villas, London N7 7PH Or Fax 0207 690 0395 or islingtondeafsecretary@gmail.com. The Deadline for the application is 5 April 2010.
The interview will be held on 8 April 2010. This date will be fixed - please do not apply if you cannot make on 8 April 2010.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Deaf Development Worker - More applications wanted
Islington Deaf Campaign:
Deaf Development Worker Post
ISLINGTON DEAF CAMPAIGN
Job Description: Deaf Development Worker (DDW)
Reporting to IDC Board of Trustees/Directors.
Salary for 1 part time deaf development worker - NJC Scale 5 Spinal Point 11 at £24,441.90 per annum (Pro-Rata) for 22.5 hours / 3 days per week ( including 12.8% emp NICs, ILW and 5% pension) - £14,992.95 (this includes employer contributions)
Aim
To set up a Islington Deaf club that will enable Deaf people in Islington to come together to tackle social isolation, exclusion and discrimination by providing information and advice on key welfare, housing and community care entitlements, create opportunities for mutual support and self advocacy and campaign on Deaf issues.
Objectives
The Deaf Development Worker will meet the following project objectives:
1. To work with the Islington Deaf Campaign to set up a borough wide Islington Deaf Club. The club will meet at least monthly and provide a range of activities including: information exchanges, guest speakers, social events, information and advice sessions and training opportunities for members.
2. To carry out a rolling programme of outreach work with the Deaf community to publicise the club and ensure it is providing the types of activities and services Deaf people need.
3. To support and service the Islington Deaf Campaign (IDC) and the enable it to provide strategic leadership of the project.
4. To support members of the IDC and Deaf club to take part in key local consultation and decision making forums with the aim of ensuring Deaf issues are addressed and mainstreamed.
5. To establish relationships with key statutory and voluntary sector organisations in order to raise the profile of the project and Deaf issues and ensure effective partnership working.
6. In conjunction with the IDC and Deaf club submit funding applications to increase the organisation’s future sustainability.
Outcomes:
• Increased knowledge and take up of welfare benefits, housing and community care entitlements by Deaf club members and wider Deaf community
• Increased knowledge of local service provision, entitlements and rights by Deaf Club members
• Reduced social isolation amongst Deaf club members
• Increased self advocacy opportunities and skills amongst Deaf club members
• Increased profile for Deaf issues and more effective user led consultation with Deaf community
This job position is for a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Person who use high level of British Sign Language.
Please note that the applicant will have hold a NVQ Level 3 British Sign Language or equivalent to this level. This person already achieved an undergraduate degree or higher.
Please submit CV and cover letter :
Islington Deaf Campaign, Studio No206, Regent House, 1 Thane Villas, London N7 7PH Or Fax 0207 690 0395 or islingtondeafsecretary@gmail.com. The Deadline for the application is 27 November 2009.
The interview will be held on 4 December 2009.
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Islington Deaf Campaign moved to new Office
Studio No 206, Regent House
London N7 7PH
Fax: 0207 690 0395
http://www.ideafc.blotspot.com/
islingtondeafsecretary@gmail.com
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Red Carpet - please let us know tickets

Date:Saturday, 17 October 2009
Time:18:00 - 23:00
Location:
60 Lough Road
London N7 8rh
Town/City:
London, United Kingdom
Saturday, 26 September 2009
World Deaf and Sign Language Day Agenda

“WORLD DEAF AND SIGN LANGUAGE DAY 2009”
10 am
To celebrate Sign Language Day: Opening by Mayor of Islington, MP, and Councillors
10.20am – 10.50 am “British Sign Language Charter” by Jill Jones.
10.55am - 11.15 am “ New Housing allocations scheme” for Deaf people by Councillor Barbara Smith.
11.15 am - 11.50 am Questions and Answers.
11.50 am Break tea and coffee.
12pm Lunch.
1pm- 2pm Learning Basic British Sign Language.
2.10 pm Deaf Comic Theatre by John Smith.
3.10 pm – Deaf poetry and back up by John Smith.
3.45 pm Outside Town Hall - Special Candle Memory for Deaf people guide by IDC Chairperson.
4.30pm closure in celebrating.
Exhibition
9.30 am to 4.30 pm Outside in the hall and Committee room 3
10.30am to 2.30pm “Make up for Children”
Monday, 21 September 2009
Islington Deaf Campaign - DDW Post
Islington Deaf Campaign:
Deaf Development Worker Post
ISLINGTON DEAF CAMPAIGN
Job Description: Deaf Development Worker (DDW)
Reporting to IDC Board of Trustees/Directors.
1 part time deaf development worker - 22.5 hours / 3 days per week
Aim
To set up a Islington Deaf club that will enable Deaf people in Islington to come together to tackle social isolation, exclusion and discrimination by providing information and advice on key welfare, housing and community care entitlements, create opportunities for mutual support and self advocacy and campaign on Deaf issues.
Objectives
The Deaf Development Worker will meet the following project objectives:
1. To work with the Islington Deaf Campaign to set up a borough wide Islington Deaf Club. The club will meet at least monthly and provide a range of activities including: information exchanges, guest speakers, social events, information and advice sessions and training opportunities for members.
2. To carry out a rolling programme of outreach work with the Deaf community to publicise the club and ensure it is providing the types of activities and services Deaf people need.
3. To support and service the Islington Deaf Campaign (IDC) and the enable it to provide strategic leadership of the project.
4. To support members of the IDC and Deaf club to take part in key local consultation and decision making forums with the aim of ensuring Deaf issues are addressed and mainstreamed.
5. To establish relationships with key statutory and voluntary sector organisations in order to raise the profile of the project and Deaf issues and ensure effective partnership working.
6. In conjunction with the IDC and Deaf club submit funding applications to increase the organisation’s future sustainability.
Outcomes:
• Increased knowledge and take up of welfare benefits, housing and community care entitlements by Deaf club members and wider Deaf community
• Increased knowledge of local service provision, entitlements and rights by Deaf Club members
• Reduced social isolation amongst Deaf club members
• Increased self advocacy opportunities and skills amongst Deaf club members
• Increased profile for Deaf issues and more effective user led consultation with Deaf community
This job position is for a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Person who use high level of British Sign Language.
Please note that the applicant will have hold a NVQ Level 3 British Sign Language or equivalent to this level. This person already achieved an undergraduate degree or higher.
Please submit CV and cover letter :
Islington Deaf Campaign, Hanley Couch, The Laundry Club, Sparsholt Road, London N19 4EL. Or Fax 0207 690 0395 or islingtondeafsecretary@gmail.com. The Deadline for the application is
16 October 2009.
Interview date should be held one week after this date. (please make sure to be available for these dates).
Sunday, 30 August 2009
1001 arabian nights party - got some tickets
Monday, 29 June 2009
Monday, 8 June 2009
UK Government News Ratification for Deaf - IDC
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Looking for volunteers and exhibtions
WORLD DEAF AND BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE DAY
We are looking for volunteers to support our Day on 29 September 2009 to remember all deaf people fighting for their Deaf and Sign Language rights.
We need:-
· BSL Comedians
· BSL Poetry
· Interpreters
· Guides / Stewards
We are also offering exhibition space from small and large organisations on all day. Please ask for our details about rates.
Please contact Islington Deaf Campaign for an application form for volunteers or more information about exhibition by islingtondeafsecretary@gmail.com or fax 0207 690 0395.
Monday, 25 May 2009
Volunteers and Exhibtion needed for World Deaf and Sign Language Day
ISLINGTON DEAF CAMPAIGN
WORLD DEAF AND BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE DAY
We are looking for volunteers to support our Day on 29 September 2009 to remember all deaf people fighting for their Deaf and Sign Language rights.
We need:-
· BSL Comedians
· BSL Poetry
· Interpreters
· Guides / Stewards
We are also offering exhibition space from small and large organisations on all day. Please ask for our details about rates.
Please contact Islington Deaf Campaign for an application form for volunteers or more information about exhibition by islingtondeafsecretary@gmail.com or fax 0207 690 0395.










